ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The vacant right guard position is one of many competitions in Chiefs training camp. The contest is headlined by Rishaw Johnson and rookie Zach Fulton, one of two 2014 sixth-round picks. Both players split repetitions with the first-team offense in minicamp, and the rotation continues three days into training camp. Johnson, who enters his second season …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Saturday what many had speculated since veterans reported Wednesday for training camp. “(Tight end Sean) McGrath is going to retire,” Reid said. “That’s what we’ve been told by him and I wish him the best. He’s a good kid and it was a personal decision he made.” The Chiefs signed the 26-year-old …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Whether Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston desires to be in training camp remains to be seen. The fourth-year pro, who enters the final year of his contract, previously didn’t attend voluntary organized activities (OTAs) or mandatory minicamp. But regardless how Houston may privately feel about his contract situation, he was present Thursday afternoon when the Chiefs …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – And then there were two. The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the first full team training camp practice with running back Jamaal Charles, who was poised to hold out before agreeing to a two-year extension Wednesday. “I just like to thank God first of all,” Charles said of his extension. “I’d like to thank the Hunt …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Rookie quarterback Aaron Murray continues to show remarkable recovery with his surgically repaired left knee. Murray, who underwent ACL surgery in late November 2013, participated without limitations during rookie minicamp, organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp. The Chiefs’ fifth-round pick expects the same for training camp. “The knee is great,” Murray said Sunday. “It really …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs rookies, quarterbacks and injured players arrived Sunday, representing the first group of players to report for training camp. Coach Andy Reid offered a preview of what’s on tap in the coming weeks. “The players prepared themselves for a tough, physical camp, which most of them have gone through,” Reid said. “So they have a little …
Projecting second-year running back Knile Davis’ role this season and remaining questions from organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp are in the spotlight for this weekend’s mailbag. @HerbieTeope Is @jcharles25 production going to be split more this season with Knile Davis? Or is JC still THE man? — Mark Kappel (@DTLB58) June 27, 2014 Two-time All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles …
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 …
The current wide receiver corps and lingering concerns over the defensive secondary leading to training camp are among the subjects to address in this weekend’s mailbag. @HerbieTeope with little splash additions to the receiving group, where does the staff & FO expect improvements and what have YOU seen? — Cory Thompson (@c0ryt) June 19, 2014 Buckle in because this will …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ defensive secondary compared to last summer has a different look heading into training camp in late July. Gone from the 2013 defense are cornerback Brandon Flowers, and safeties Kendrick Lewis and Quintin Demps. While the free safety position is covered with Husain Abdullah and Sanders Commings, questions loom at cornerback in light of Flowers’ …