ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Some players fade as training camp progresses, while others consistently command attention. Chiefs wide receiver Frankie Hammond belongs in the latter group, and it’s not just media or fans in attendance taking notice. “When we watch film as quarterbacks,” rookie signal caller Aaron Murray said Wednesday, “we look at the receivers, and he is definitely one …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Second-year defensive back Sanders Commings can’t catch a break. The former Georgia Bulldog started training camp on the non-football injury list with a foot injury and missed the first five days of practice. He returned Wednesday, and then it happened late in the morning practice. Running back Jamaal Charles hit the hole between the right guard …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs general manager John Dorsey’s search for talent to boost competition leaves no stone unturned. That philosophy in two seasons with Dorsey at the helm resulted in a roster with contributors from Central Michigan, Newberry College and Princeton, among others. Second-year free safety Malcolm Bronson will add McNeese State of the Southland Conference if he pans …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs tight end Sean McGrath’s sudden retirement from football came as a surprise. While the Chiefs haven’t provided details, McGrath’s agent, John Owens, offered an explanation Tuesday during a telephone interview. “Sean was concerned he no longer had the spark to get ready to play football,” Owens said, “and he didn’t want to be a detriment …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday wrapped up five straight days of practice, including the past three days in pads. “We had some good work today,” coach Andy Reid said, “got to work a little bit of two-minute (drills) today live, and the guys I thought did a nice job.” The Chiefs ran 9-on-9 and 11-on-11 drills featuring the …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday signed cornerback Damond Smith to a free-agent contract. The 23-year-old Smith played collegiately at South Alabama and spent part of the 2013 season with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He measures 5-11, 185 pounds and possesses 4.52 speed, which he clocked at his Pro Day workout on July 9, …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs are becoming the walking wounded since training camp started. A trio of players did not finish Sunday’s practice: Right tackle Donald Stephenson suffered an ankle injury, wide receiver Dwayne Bowe dealt with cramps and fullback Jordan Campbell suffered a left foot injury. Players who practiced Saturday, but sat out Sunday are center Eric Kush …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The vacant right guard position is one of many competitions in Chiefs training camp. The contest is headlined by Rishaw Johnson and rookie Zach Fulton, one of two 2014 sixth-round picks. Both players split repetitions with the first-team offense in minicamp, and the rotation continues three days into training camp. Johnson, who enters his second season …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday announced three transactions. The team placed tight end Sean McGrath on the reserve/did not report list and waived offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins. McGrath was present Wednesday when the veterans reported for training camp, but did not practice Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Coach Andy Reid told reporters during his Saturday post-practice media session …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Saturday what many had speculated since veterans reported Wednesday for training camp. “(Tight end Sean) McGrath is going to retire,” Reid said. “That’s what we’ve been told by him and I wish him the best. He’s a good kid and it was a personal decision he made.” The Chiefs signed the 26-year-old …
