KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s no secret the Chiefs pass defense has struggled since coming off a Week 10 bye. Under defensive coordinator Bob Sutton, the Chiefs incorporate press coverage, an in-your-face and may-the-best-player win attitude. And the Chiefs have the physical cornerbacks to do it with Brandon Flowers, Sean Smith and Marcus Cooper. “You try to be more aggressive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder addressed the media Friday and provided an update on outside linebacker Justin Houston’s elbow. Below is a full transcript: “So with Justin, you guys know that last Sunday he dislocated his elbow and it reduced itself back on the field. And then when we got him Monday morning, it was …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s a difference the second time around between the Chiefs and Denver Broncos. While both teams are coming off disappointing losses, the change has more to do with the absence of nonstop hype. In the first meeting two weeks ago, national media and TV satellite trucks converged on the Chiefs training facility, giving the Week 11 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to list 10 players on the official NFL Injury Report. But Thursday brought good news for outside linebacker Tamba Hali (ankle), who returned to a limited practice after sitting out Wednesday’s session. Hali was also observed going through the portion of Thursday’s pre-practice warm-up drills wearing his helmet. Getting Hali back would offer …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Thanksgiving weekend traditionally kicks off the holiday season through the end of the year. It’s the time of year to reflect on months gone by, the successes and failures. For Chiefs fans, there’s plenty to be grateful for. The team has experienced a historic turnaround from a 2-14 season to a 9-2 record entering Week …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The absence of crutches and the lack of a limp offered good hints. Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali entered the locker room without both and was immediately engulfed by reporters during Wednesday’s media session. His response to the first question said it all. “I plan on it,” Hali responded when asked about his availability for Sunday’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 10 players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Outside linebackers Tamba Hali (ankle) and Justin Houston (elbow) are officially listed as not practicing. Hali went through the morning walk-through, while Houston underwent an MRI Wednesday. Joining Hali and Houston as not practicing is rookie defensive back Sanders …
The NFL on Wednesday released playoff scenarios for Week 13 for the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks. Of course, the Broncos and Chiefs square off Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium and there are implications. Here’s how the scenarios play out this weekend for the Chiefs, with the main consideration a win over the Broncos, per the NFL news …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs weekly schedule doesn’t normally include a Monday locker room media session following coach Andy Reid’s presser. But a rare instance occurred this week with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. While the player availability was relatively sparse due to ongoing team meetings, a few players did come through and the Denver Broncos appeared to be a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered numerous injury updates during Monday’s media session. The two headlining the list account for 20 of the team’s 37 sacks, outside linebackers Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, both of whom were injured Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Reid said Hali, who was on crutches Sunday, has a “slight ankle sprain.” …
