The Chiefs currently have a combined 44 defensive players and specialists on the 90-man offseason roster heading into training camp. While there are questions on offense, especially on the offensive line, arguably the biggest concerns are on defense. Will two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Justin Houston, who enters the final year of his contract, hold out? What’s going on at …
Rookies and quarterbacks report to St. Joseph, Mo., on Sunday, July 20 followed by the veterans on Wednesday, July 23. The Chiefs will conduct three morning practices open to the media on July 21-23 before having the first practice open to the public on July 24. And once the entire team is together, training camp will transform into a battlefield for …
Projecting second-year running back Knile Davis’ role this season and remaining questions from organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp are in the spotlight for this weekend’s mailbag. @HerbieTeope Is @jcharles25 production going to be split more this season with Knile Davis? Or is JC still THE man? — Mark Kappel (@DTLB58) June 27, 2014 Two-time All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs claimed cornerback Brandon Jones off waivers on Thursday from the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers waived Jones, 24, on Wednesday to make room for former Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers, who signed a one-year contract with San Diego. The addition of Jones puts the Chiefs’ roster at the league offseason maximum of 90 players. The …
The conclusion of the Chiefs’ final offseason workouts before training camp next month answered many question about the team’s depth chart and roster makeup, but also generated more buzz regarding several key positions, especially defensive back and tight end. The biggest roster move during workouts was the release of cornerback Brandon Flowers, a move that caused a domino effect throughout the …
The month-long break between the conclusion of mandatory minicamp and the start of training camp signals the only true offseason period of the NFL. With organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp in the books, the Chiefs have an opportunity to recharge batteries before rookies and quarterbacks report for training camp on July 20 in St. Joseph, Mo. The Chiefs will …
The current wide receiver corps and lingering concerns over the defensive secondary leading to training camp are among the subjects to address in this weekend’s mailbag. @HerbieTeope with little splash additions to the receiving group, where does the staff & FO expect improvements and what have YOU seen? — Cory Thompson (@c0ryt) June 19, 2014 Buckle in because this will …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced on Friday the signing of wide receiver Mark Harrison, who attended the recently concluded three-day minicamp on a tryout basis. Listed at 6-3, 230 pounds, Harrison clocked a 4.37 time in the 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine. He originally entered the league on April 29, 2013 as an undrafted free …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ defensive secondary compared to last summer has a different look heading into training camp in late July. Gone from the 2013 defense are cornerback Brandon Flowers, and safeties Kendrick Lewis and Quintin Demps. While the free safety position is covered with Husain Abdullah and Sanders Commings, questions loom at cornerback in light of Flowers’ …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday announced the complete training camp schedule at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. Training camp officially starts on Thursday, July 24 with a 3:30 p.m. CST practice that is open to the public. The Chiefs’ final practice is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. CST. Groups of players will be available to …
