The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced Thursday the 2014 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The list of inductees includes 14 first-team All-America college players and two coaches. Of note among the list are former Chiefs and current Pro Football Hall of Fame members in linebacker Derrick Thomas, who played collegiately at Alabama (1985-88), and offensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs open a three-day rookie minicamp Saturday, offering first-year players an orientation to life in the NFL and potentially a coveted roster spot. Joining the team’s six members of the 2014 draft class, all of whom are expected to attend, are undrafted free agents and players invited for a tryout. Of course, the meaningful action …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s been a busy early week out of the Chiefs headquarters with numerous personnel transactions since Monday, and the pace continued Wednesday. The Chiefs announced the signings of fifth-round pick (163rd overall) quarterback Aaron Murray and undrafted free agent linebacker DeRon Furr. To make room on the roster for Furr, the team waived offensive tackle R.J. …
At first glance, the 2014 draft appears to have very little impact on the starting lineup when the Chiefs line up in September. Yet this year’s draft certainly shakes up the depth chart, and may provide answers to the problem of a lack of experience on special teams. While some first-round draft picks are asked to step up as starters …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tuesday afternoon brought more tweaking to the Chiefs’ offseason roster with three signings and two waivers ahead of the weekend’s rookie minicamp. The Chiefs announced the signings of defensive tackle Kyle Love, which was covered Monday evening, defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo and defensive lineman Kona Schwenke, an undrafted free agent from Notre Dame. In addition to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Forget for a moment the Chiefs didn’t select a bona fide wide receiver during the 2014 NFL Draft despite numerous pre-draft projections. Instead, remember the Chiefs landed an explosive playmaker with running back/specialist De’Anthony Thomas in the fourth-round (124th overall). Thomas arrives with impressive production from three seasons at the University of Oregon. He’ll have to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A familiar face on defense from the 2013 regular season returned Monday evening. The Chiefs signed free-agent defensive tackle Kyle Love to a one-year deal at the veteran minimum, his agent, Richard Kopelman of Klass Sports, confirmed in a telephone interview. “Kyle is very happy,” Kopelman told ChiefsSpin.com. “Kansas City has come a long way. We …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs added versatility and experience to the offensive line Monday morning by announcing the free-agent signing of offensive tackle J’Marcus Webb. “J’Marcus Webb is excited with the opportunity to join the Kansas City Chiefs organization,” Webb’s agent, Kendall Cooper, shared in an email with ChiefsSpin.com. “He’s looking forward to stepping onto the field and playing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A highly anticipated explosive element to the Chiefs offense and special teams is officially in the mix ahead of the May 24-26 rookie minicamp. The Chiefs announced Friday the signing of fourth-round pick (124th overall) De’Anthony Thomas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Listed at 5-foot-8, 174 pounds, Thomas brings versatility as a running …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s been busy at One Arrowhead Drive with the 2014 draft class, as a third straight day brings another Chiefs’ draft selection under contract. The Chiefs on Thursday signed cornerback Phillip Gaines, the team’s third-round pick (87th overall), to a four-year deal, his agent, Leonard Roth, confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com. The Chiefs later confirmed the signing in …
