KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs dealt with two injuries late in Wednesday’s practice, coach Andy Reid announced Thursday morning. And the players involved are counted on as main contributors. “(Running back) De’Anthony (Thomas) has a slight hamstring,” Reid said. “We really don’t know how bad it is or how long it will be. And then (cornerback Marcus) Coop(er) had …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will recognize a few players when they look across the field at the opposing sideline on Sunday. It’s an alumni party of sorts, as Tennessee Titans running back Dexter McCluster, kicker Ryan Succop, safety Bernard Pollard, running back Jackie Battle and defensive lineman Ropati Pitoitua once wore a Chiefs uniform. The attention Wednesday fell on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The stress of game week preparations were in full bloom Wednesday at the Chiefs training facility. But running back Joe McKnight, offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and linebacker Josh Mauga experienced a separate anxiety after the final preseason game. McKnight, Duvernay-Tardif and Mauga were among a group of players waiting on the Chiefs to make moves to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list nine players on the initial injury report ahead of Sunday’s home season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Backup center Eric Kush (shoulder) did not practice, but the other eight brought good news. The Chiefs list strong safety Eric Berry (heel), defensive end Mike DeVito (hand), linebacker Tamba Hali (knee), wide receiver Junior Hemingway …
This installment of the mailbag addresses questions ranging from identifying the biggest offensive impact to why defensive nickel packages have become the league’s rage. @HerbieTeope Other than QB & @jcharles25 who has the biggest impact offensively for the Chiefs? And Coach Reid doesn’t count ! #GoChiefs — Ron Hutchison (@RonHutchison) September 2, 2014 Don’t expect the mention of a skill …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – To no surprise Tuesday afternoon, the Chiefs placed inside linebacker Joe Mays on injured reserve with a designation for return. The transaction opened a roster spot for the Chiefs to officially announce the signing of free safety Kurt Coleman, whose agent, Blake Baratz, tweeted Coleman’s signing Tuesday morning. Mays, who enters his seventh season, recently underwent surgery …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs bolstered depth at the safety position with a familiar face to the coaching staff. The Chiefs on Tuesday signed defensive back Kurt Coleman, his Minneapolis-based agent, Blake Baratz, announced on Twitter. “Congratulations to my man @k4coleman on signing with the @KCChiefs,” Baratz’s tweet read. “Selfishly wanted him in MN, but great spot, great opportunity. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a streak heading into the regular season. Undrafted free agents wide receiver Albert Wilson of Georgia State, strong safety Daniel Sorensen of Brigham Young and kicker Cairo Santos of Tulane made the initial 53-man roster. And their presence marks the 12th straight season the Chiefs have at least one college free agent on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s often said competition brings out the best in a person. But in the case of kickers Ryan Succop and rookie Cairo Santos, their preseason battle showed the best of both individuals, personally and professionally. Succop and Santos went head-to-head for the starting job during the summer. And the Chiefs declared Santos the winner after releasing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday returned to the field for the first regular-season practice, albeit a short session lasting a little more than an hour. “It’s great to have our team together here and have an opportunity the last couple of days to work with them,” coach Andy Reid said. “We know we have a big challenge …
