ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Another day brings another hamstring injury. Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper left Saturday’s practice after experiencing spasms in his hamstring, coach Andy Reid said. Cooper left Thursday’s practice with a hamstring, but returned Friday before Saturday’s setback. The second-year cornerback joins a bevy of players currently dealing with hamstring injuries, all of whom missed practice. The list includes …
Publisher’s note: Story written for The Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs entered training camp with 13 wide receivers after not addressing the position through in the draft. While Dwayne Bowe and Donnie Avery remain the starters, the Chiefs are looking to get contributions from A.J. Jenkins and Kyle Williams. …
ST. JOSESPH, Mo. – The Chiefs didn’t waste time getting recently signed defensive back Steve Gregory on the field. Gregory, who signed a one-year deal Thursday, participated in Friday’s practice wearing jersey No. 47. The ninth-year pro, who spent the past two seasons with the New England Patriots, was set to sign with another team when the Chiefs called. “I’ve …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Injuries to safeties Eric Berry and Sanders Commings have juggled the Chiefs defensive backfield, with a new face joining the team and young players seeing increased time on the field. Second-year safety Malcolm Bronson took Berry’s place at strong safety with the first team alongside starting free safety Hussain Abdullah. Rookie Daniel Sorenson and Jerron McMillian took …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday signed defensive back Steve Gregory, his agent, David Canter, originally announced on Twitter. Reached by telephone, Canter said his client was set to sign with another team when the offer to join the Chiefs arrived. “I think that Kansas City was a better fit for him physically, emotionally and football wise,” Canter …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up seven days of training camp practices and the injury bug continues to rear its head. All-Pro strong safety Eric Berry left Thursday’s practice with coach Andy Reid called a “sore ankle.” “It’s not an Achilles tear or any of that,” Reid said, “but they’re evaluating him. They’re just seeing what it is.” …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs are likely without a second-year defensive back for an undetermined time. “Sanders Commings is having surgery today on his ankle,” coach Andy Reid said after Thursday’s practice. “We’ll have further information for you later.” Reid didn’t offer a timetable for Commings’ return, but offered specifics on the injury. “Normally if you break a bone,” Reid …
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 …
