KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) was back on the field for the Chiefs practice on Thursday. Hali missed the Wednesday session in what has become a standard schedule for him as he deals with inflammation on his left knee. Safety Tyvon Branch (foot) did not practice on Thursday due to the foot injury he suffered in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs began preparations for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers without four starters. Starting left guard Ben Grubbs (neck), defensive end Allen Bailey (calf), linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) and cornerback Sean Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday. Grubbs, in particular, has already been ruled out for Week 11’s game. The Chiefs continue to take …
DENVER – Chiefs running back Knile Davis is among seven players inactive Sunday against the Broncos. Davis’ listing is a surprise and the Chiefs will go with Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware as the only true running backs active for the game. Saalim Hakim, who was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad earlier in the week, has …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are down two starters for Sunday’s pivotal game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Defensive end Allen Bailey (calf) and left guard Ben Grubbs (neck) have been ruled out. Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday that Bailey “tweaked” and “strained” the calf while warming up Thursday. The Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs added two players to Thursday’s injury report. Starting defensive end Allen Bailey did not practice with a calf injury, while rookie tight end James O’Shaughnessy was limited with a foot injury. The Chiefs have depth behind Bailey on the defensive line, which is further boosted by the anticipated return of Mike DeVito (concussion), who …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From going through the tunnel to the sights and sounds of TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Chiefs rookie defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches absorbed everything about Week 6. The matchup against the Minnesota Vikings marked the first time Nunez-Roches was active for a regular-season game after being a healthy inactive the previous five weeks. So it comes …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In early September, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that he thought he had a good team, one that could compete at a level where the franchise could achieve its goals of success in the postseason. Six weeks later, with a 1-5 record and the league’s longest current losing streak at five games, does Reid still …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ first touchdown of the game against the Chicago Bears was an example of defensive teamwork. Facing a second-and-11 on his own 8-yard line early in the first quarter, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler took a snap in shotgun formation and prepared to pass. Defensive tackle Jaye Howard, however, burst through the offensive line to hit …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When running back Jamaal Charles hobbled off the field, Kansas City was beating the Chicago Bears, 17-3. His absence coincided with an impending Chiefs offensive implosion and the Chiefs (1-4) fell to the Bears (2-3), 18-17. Lots of things went right and lots of things went right. Here are five things that didn’t go the Chiefs’ way …
From offense, defense to special teams, every facet of the Chiefs came out of the gate rolling en route to a 27-20 win over the Houston Texans. The Chiefs (1-0) were led by quarterback Alex Smith, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns for a quarterback rating for 118.6. Lots of things went right for Kansas City, and some misfires …
