KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The departure of Jeremy Maclin from the Kansas City Chiefs receivers group creates a vacancy for a top-shelf receiver capable of turning in a 1,000-yard season as well as a leader who takes charge and sets a professional tone. Coach Andy Reid acknowledges replacing Maclin stands a tall task. “I don’t think you replace him, that’s not …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs made a stunning move at wide receiver Friday night, releasing veteran Jeremy Maclin. Maclin quickly reacted to his his release on Twitter. “Crazy business this is…appreciate y’all #ChiefsKingdom,” Maclin wrote. Coach Andy Reid issued a statement wishing Maclin good luck moving forward. “These decisions are never easy, especially with a player like …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Dee Ford joined the growing list of veteran Chiefs sitting out during the team’s voluntary organized training activities. Ford appeared during the first four workouts but did not join the team on the field for practice Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Coach Andy Reid issue a strong rebuke for fans and media placing any …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Offseason training activities are optional for NFL players, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid underlined and punctuated that fact during his Thursday press conference following the third day of the team’s workouts. “It’s voluntary,” Reid said. “They can be here or not be here. It’s up to them.” Reid used the word “voluntary” eight times, sometimes as …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The sun blazing down on a cloud-free day shone a spotlight on the man at the center of Kansas City’s rookie minicamp Saturday. A total of 69 players lined to show their skills to coach Andy Reid and his staff, but first-round draft pick Patrick Mahomes owned center stage. “Everything won’t be pretty today, but he’ll …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The six players selected by the Chiefs in the 2017 draft all share one common thread more than any other — a focus on athleticism and raw talent with upside potential. Saturday’s selections — wide receiver Jehu Chesson, linebacker Ukeme Eligwe and defensive back Leon McQuay III — all fit into this category. Chesson and McQuay are both …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes knows exactly the moment he wanted to play quarterback in Kansas City. The 21-year-old quarterback visited the Chiefs during his tour of NFL cities leading up to the draft. Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy put Mahomes through a six-hour ringer, challenging him to test his knowledge play calling and his ability to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When a franchise hasn’t selected a quarterback in the first round in 34 years, it takes a certain kind of gamble to make a big trade to move up for a chance to land a new face of the franchise. But to Chiefs general manager John Dorsey, bringing Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes to Kansas City isn’t …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Jamaal Charles, parting ways with the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. General manager John Dorsey said in a statement the decision to release Charles was difficult but necessary. These decisions are never easy, but we felt it was in the best interests of the club to move on at this …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs crossed off the No. 1 item on their offseason to-do list with the signing of team MVP Eric Berry to the richest contract for a safety in the National Football League. General manager John Dorsey maintained positive expectations in recent weeks regarding a new deal for Berry. He issued a statement expressing …