The Chiefs on Saturday night released the initial depth ahead of the Aug. 7 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Because the first chart is often fluid, it’s best to remember there’s plenty of training camp left in addition to the four preseason games for numerous battles to settle. Players currently buried on the depth chart, especially at the deep wide …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Injuries to safeties Eric Berry and Sanders Commings have juggled the Chiefs defensive backfield, with a new face joining the team and young players seeing increased time on the field. Second-year safety Malcolm Bronson took Berry’s place at strong safety with the first team alongside starting free safety Hussain Abdullah. Rookie Daniel Sorenson and Jerron McMillian took …
The month-long break between the conclusion of mandatory minicamp and the start of training camp signals the only true offseason period of the NFL. With organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp in the books, the Chiefs have an opportunity to recharge batteries before rookies and quarterbacks report for training camp on July 20 in St. Joseph, Mo. The Chiefs will …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive end Mike DeVito knows a thing or two about making the transition from playing football at a smaller college to the NFL. The eighth-year pro signed as an undrafted free agent out of Maine with the New York Jets in 2007 where he spent six seasons before joining the Chiefs last year as a …
Most questions on Twitter can be answered within the character count, but there are some requiring more than 140 characters to offer an effective response. A Chiefs mailbag is born. In this initial installment of what will be a weekly piece, here are answers to questions in recent days surrounding tight end Demetrius Harris, wide receiver Albert Wilson and special …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ fifth day of organized team activities (OTAs) is in the books, and still no sign of outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flowers. But given the voluntary nature of the workouts, the Pro Bowl players don’t have to be at the Chiefs training facility until the mandatory minicamp on June 17-19. Also missing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs return to the practice field Tuesday for the next segment of three-day voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) with intriguing scenarios. Whether outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flowers, both of whom weren’t present last week, make an appearance remains to be seen. Various speculative reports notwithstanding, keep in mind the voluntary nature of …
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 …