KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs linebacker corps could be missing a member the team was relying on this season. Inside linebacker Joe Mays, who underwent wrist surgery for an injury sustained during the second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, is likely out of action for an undetermined period. “I don’t think it’s a short period of time,” coach …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The deadline for first roster cuts from 90 players to 75 players arrives at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. But the Chiefs could make some moves as early as Sunday. “This is (general manager John) Dorsey’s area,” coach Andy Reid said during a Sunday afternoon media conference call. “I think he’ll start relatively quick. He’ll probably …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs dropped to 1-2 in preseason action following Saturday night’s 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. But with any situation, there’s good and bad. Here are five highs and lows from Saturday’s game. HIGHS • Chiefs coach Andy Reid called the 13 penalties for 131 yards in last week’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs starting unit’s dress rehearsal for the regular season turned into a performance unworthy of a curtain call. Five total sacks allowed, two red zone interceptions by quarterback Alex Smith and 10 points contributed to an dreadful 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs starting offense, all of whom likely won’t play the preseason …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are adjusting the offensive line in light of right tackle Donald Stephenson’s four-game suspension to start the regular season. Starting left guard Jeff Allen will move to right tackle with the first-team unit for Saturday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Veteran Jeff Linkenbach takes Allen’s place at left guard. The Chiefs tinkered with …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs players not expected to dress for Saturday’s preseason contest against the Minnesota Vikings has no surprises. Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (quad) and strong safety Eric Berry (heel) will not play, but running back Jamaal Charles (foot) is expected to be in uniform. Charles, who injured his foot moving out of the training camp dorm, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest takeaway from the preseason is an annual reminder the four exhibition games are for evaluation purposes. And none are more important than the third game where starters typically play into the second half with a view to the regular season. With that in mind, here are areas to focus on when the Chiefs host …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offensive line suffered a major blow Friday. Starting right tackle Donald Stephenson has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, the league announced. The Chiefs acknowledged the suspension with a statement shortly after the league announcement. “This morning the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Yellow flags decorating a football field is commonplace through two preseason games, especially when it comes to illegal contact and defensive holding. And the penalties are eye-popping when compared to the 2013 preseason, captured best in a tweet from Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network: #NFL officials emphasizing illegal contact & def. holding penalties. The …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Expect the status quo when the Chiefs cornerbacks take the field against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs have stayed true to its word since the final week of training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., with a first-team rotation of Marcus Cooper, Sean Smith and Ron Parker. And the scenario won’t change even as the Chiefs enter …
