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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs showed interest in Emmanuel Sanders and flirted with pursuing DeSean Jackson during free agency, scenarios that made sense given the departure of wide receiver/punt returner Dexter McCluster, who signed a free-agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. Still, the Chiefs’ inability to sign a free-agent wide receiver offered a hint the team could address the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs officially have two draft picks under contract with Wednesday’s announcement of offensive tackle Laurent Duvernay-Tardif inking a deal. Duvernay-Tardif, the second of two sixth-round picks (200th overall), first announced the transaction by posting a photo on his official Facebook fan page with the caption: “Officially a Chief!!!” The Chiefs later confirmed the signing. Terms …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Tuesday evening the signing of rookie offensive lineman Zach Fulton, who was the first of two sixth-round picks (193rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Fulton, who is listed at 6-foot-5, 323 pounds, becomes the first of the Chiefs’ six draft picks to sign a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. …
