KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A year ago this game meant a battle for the Governor’s Cup, but now it’s a California adventure against the Los Angeles Rams in the historic Los Angeles Coliseum. The second preseason game should be a bit different than last week’s meeting with Seattle. The starters expect to play a bit more, perhaps the entire first …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs ended training camp Thursday, wrapping an encouraging three weeks of practices for coaches and players while still leaving some mysteries to solve before the season starts for real Sept. 11 against San Diego. Linebacker Derrick Johnson said it was among the best camps of his 12-year NFL career. “Definitely at the top,” …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — For 59 minutes on Saturday afternoon the Kansas Chiefs had control against the Seattle Seahawks, but little mistakes by the team’s reserves let to a preventable loss in the eyes of head coach Andy Reid. “I thought the one and the twos did a pretty good job, the threes and the fours we’ve got to do …
The Kansas City Chiefs found playing time for five quarterbacks in the first preseason game against Seattle, but the overall results were decidedly mixed. Head coach Andy Reid acknowledged the challenge of working so many signal callers into a game. “First time I’ve ever played five quarterbacks, and I’m not sure if they absolutely got into a rhythm,” Reid said …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Newly acquired Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Nick Foles took the field with his new teammates on Friday at training camp. It’s a fresh start for the veteran signal caller with familiar surroundings. Foles is reunited with former head coach Andy Reid, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and an offensive system in which he has confidence. “Nick’s familiar …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will have a new quarterback in camp when they return to training camp practice today. The team has agreed to terms with free agent Nick Foles. Foles will earn $1.75 million in 2016 plus incentives, according to multiple media reports. The team has an option for the 2017season worth between $6.75 million …
Free agent quarterback Nick Foles has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to multiple media reports. Foles requested his release from the Los Angeles Rams after the team selected California quarterback Jared Goff with the first overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Foles was released by the team July 27. In Kansas City, Foles will reunite with Chiefs …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The heavens smiled on the Kansas City Chiefs’ first day of practice with full pads, and the team took advantage of the opportunity. Rain forced practice indoors Sunday, and the skies opened opened up with heavy rain before and after Monday’s practice. In between the Chiefs dodged the raindrops, and pleased coach Andy Reid with what …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Tyler Bray got the first opportunity in the fight for the No. 2 quarterback spot, but the battle is far from over. Bray led the quarterback parade, followed by Aaron Murray and Kevin Hogan. Bray and Murray both shared snaps with the second-team offense. On a day when the passing game primarily focused on the screen pass game, …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs held practice Wednesday with rookies, quarterbacks and select players, and cornerback Phillip Gaines was among the group moving without limitations during 7-on-7 drills. Outside of individual position drills, the occasion marked one of the first times Gaines has participated in close to a full practice since undergoing surgery in October 2015 to …
