The Chiefs list running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Charles made a surprise return to practice on Thursday and Friday, albeit in a limited fashion. His presence on the practice field less than a week after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2 raised optimism he could be available Sunday. Second-year pro Knile Davis, …
The Chiefs game-day inactives don’t contain surprises. Rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas won’t play against the Denver Broncos as he nurses a hamstring injury. Thomas, who was declared as “out” on Friday’s injury report, has yet to play in a regular-season contest. Wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr., who gained 47 yards on four punt returns in Week 1, will …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will have to wait to unveil rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas to the NFL. Thomas, who suffered a hamstring injury late during Wednesday’s practice, is inactive for Sunday’s season opener against the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Frankie Hammond Jr. will likely take over duties as punt returner with Thomas out. The Chiefs also list …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Virtually every initial 53-man rosters brings surprises, and Saturday’s 22 moves showed a few. The Chiefs’ cut downs included the release of 17 players: Safety Jonathon Amaya, safety Malcolm Bronson, fullback Jordan Campbell, defensive lineman Dominique Hamilton, wide receiver Mark Harrison, guard Ricky Henry, linebacker Alonzo Highsmith, linebacker Nico Johnson, defensive tackle Kyle Love, cornerback Justin …
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Second-year quarterback Tyler Bray joined a growing list of currently injured Chiefs players ahead of the start of the regular season. Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed during Friday afternoon’s media conference call Bray suffered ankle and knee injuries during Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers. “He got banged up a little bit last …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Competition and evaluation are two areas the Chiefs will focus on considering starters aren’t expected to play Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Players on the roster bubble have a final opportunity to show the coaching staff they belong days ahead of key events: • Saturday, Aug. 30: Final roster …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Don’t blink searching for first-team players when the Chiefs play the Green Bay Packers in the preseason finale Thursday night. “The ones,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters Tuesday, “my past history they haven’t played much.” Reid said backup quarterback Chase Daniel will start the first quarter, and second-year pro Tyler Bray and rookie Aaron Murray …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest takeaway from the preseason is an annual reminder the four exhibition games are for evaluation purposes. And none are more important than the third game where starters typically play into the second half with a view to the regular season. With that in mind, here are areas to focus on when the Chiefs host …
The Chiefs didn’t have a good Sunday night at the office, falling on the road 28-16 to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Penalties proved the downfall, as the team notched 13 yellow flags to the tune of 131 yards. “That’s not the way you function and be a successful football team in the National Football League,” coach Andy …
The looming quarterback decision headlines the mailbag less than two weeks from the first roster cuts of 90 to 75 players on Aug. 26. @HerbieTeope Herbie, has Chase Daniels showed us enough to keep him? @RealMNchiefsfan makes good points on @ArrowheadPride — Chiefs Fan (@Crazychiefsguy) August 16, 2014 The 2014 NFL Draft offered a lesson in reality. It’s never a …
