KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs returned to the practice field Tuesday for Day Seven of organized team activities (OTAs) with a different No. 2 quarterback. Third-year quarterback Aaron Murray worked with the backups, replacing Tyler Bray, who started OTAs as the No. 2 signal caller. The shuffling, however, isn’t a surprise given the competition for the spot, which was …
With the 2016 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the latest edition of the mailbag addresses questions on the Chiefs’ draft class and undrafted free agents as the team prepares for rookie minicamp, which runs May 7-9. @HerbieTeope #ChiefsDigest how many of these draft picks do you think make the roster? — Brian Tremblay (@Rbtone2981) May 5, 2016 Good question …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ draft board should be set by now, leaving last-minute strategy meetings before the 2016 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night. While the Chiefs have seven total picks this year, one course of action sure to draw discussion between general manager John Dorsey and his staff during the draft surrounds working around not having a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Continuity proved a main theme for the Chiefs entering 2015, especially when considering the past season marked the first time in 12 years the team had the same coaching staff for a third straight year. The Chiefs didn’t disappoint, reeling off 10 straight wins to finish the regular season at 11-5 and advanced to the second …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A reunion of former Chiefs will occur in Philadelphia. Quarterback Chase Daniel has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Eagles, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed with ChiefsDigest.com and The Topeka Capital-Journal. The deal is effective when the league’s calendar year opens late Wednesday afternoon. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the …
One of the top lead blockers out of the backfield in Chiefs history will receive lifetime recognition at Arrowhead Stadium this fall. Former Chiefs fullback Tony Richardson will be the 2016 inductee to the Chiefs Hall of Fame, chairman and CEO Clark Hunt announced Saturday night during the 101 Awards banquet in downtown Kansas City, Mo. “It is my pleasure …
The best approach when viewing a roster before the start of free agency and the NFL Draft is like Gumby – be flexible when considering additions and subtractions will occur. Teams are allowed a maximum of 90 players on an offseason roster and the Kansas City Chiefs currently have 78 players, including 17 signed to reserve/future contracts. Six players return from injured …
With the 2015 season in the books, the Chiefs shift focus to the offseason with a view to improving the roster for the 2016 campaign. The Chiefs have tools to utilize to accomplish that goal in the coming months, including free agency and the draft, but free agency headlines this edition of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope Out of the long list …
KANSAS CITY, Mo.– The past season for the Chiefs was unpredictable and unprecedented. Advancing to the second round of playoffs wasn’t exactly how many fans envisioned the season unfolding after the 1-5 start. But magic appeared and the Chiefs rewrote record books and ended streaks. Despite a remarkable 2015 season, the Chiefs are no exception to having great moments and …
The Chiefs enjoyed a season to remember in 2015, becoming the first team in NFL history to rip off a nine-game winning streak following a losing skid of at least five games. Kansas City extended its streak to 10 games to close the regular season, establishing a franchise record for consecutive wins to finish a season. The Chiefs also became …
