KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Running back Joe McKnight may have landed in the best spot with Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who has been affectionately called the “coach of second chances” by Chad Lewis, one of Reid’s former players. McKnight, a fourth-round pick (112th overall) out of Southern California with the New York Jets in 2010, sat out of football last season …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up the first set of voluntary organized team activities Thursday, and coach Andy Reid was pleased with the past three days of work. “It’s good to get everybody out here and be able to put on our helmets and move around a little bit,” Reid said, “go offense vs. defense and get some …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The second day of organized team activities (OTAs) concluded Wednesday with the Chiefs still down two Pro Bowl starters on defense. Outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flower missed a second straight day. But at least with Houston, outside linebacker Tamba Hali didn’t sound concerned when asked if Houston would eventually return. “As far as I …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs brought rookies and veterans together Tuesday and kicked off the initial set of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). Still, the Chiefs were down five players, putting 85-of-90 on the practice field. Defensive tackle Risean Broussard (knee) and wide receiver Kyle Williams (knee) were absent due to injuries. Running back/specialist De’Anthony Thomas’ nonattendance didn’t cause …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Undrafted rookie free agents don’t have a guarantee of making an NFL roster or practice squad. Considering the odds these players must overcome, it’s no surprise they often aim to make the absolute most of the opportunity. Former Abilene Christian University halfback Charcandrick West, who signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, seeks to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2014 rookie minicamp for second-year Chiefs coach Andy Reid is officially in the books following Monday afternoon’s practice at the team’s training facility. “It’s good to get through this camp and get a chance to work with these guys,” Reid said. “I appreciate their effort and diligence in learning in a short period of time …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two afternoons of practice are officially in the books, with one more day to go on Monday to conclude the Chiefs’ three-day rookie minicamp. The practice tempo Sunday remained fast during 11-on-11 drills, but this time around appeared to offer fewer mistakes compared to Saturday. Quarterback Aaron Murray, who threw four interceptions the previous day, only …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday kicked off the first day of a three-day rookie minicamp at the team’s training facility with 65 participants. Among the group of players included all six members of the 2014 draft class, 11 undrafted free agent signings and 35 invited for a tryout. Outside of some players who were on the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Saturday the signing of first-round pick (23rd overall) outside linebacker Dee Ford, bringing all members of the team’s 2014 draft class under contract. Ford appeared in 52 games with 20 starts at defensive end at Auburn, but projects as a pass-rushing outside linebacker for the Chiefs. “I just want to play football,” Ford …
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 …
