KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs spent part of the offseason upgrading an offensive line that played a large role in allowing 49 total sacks in 2014. Kansas City chose to not bring back guards Mike McGlynn and Jeff Linkenbach, and right tackle Ryan Harris. Also gone is center Rodney Hudson, who signed a free-agent deal with the Oakland Raiders. …
The Chiefs kick off Phase Three of the offseason workout program with the first set of organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26-28. Teams are allowed 10 total days of OTA activities, and the Chiefs will conduct the second set on June 2-4 before closing out on June 9-12. The Chiefs will hold a mandatory three-day minicamp on June 16-18 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Offensive lineman Jeff Allen has appeared in 32 games with 28 starts since joining the Chiefs as a second-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Allen has been a mainstay at left guard. That is, until the Chiefs added two-time Pro Bowl left guard Ben Grubbs in March via trade with the New Orleans Saints in exchange …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher didn’t have the benefit of a complete offseason in 2014 to prepare for the regular season. Fisher, the No.1 overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, underwent offseason shoulder and sports hernia procedures last year. Both events limited Fisher to individual position drills throughout organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, …
The Chiefs addressed offensive line at the start of the league’s calendar year with the signing of guard Paul Fanaika and trade for guard Ben Grubbs from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a fifth-round pick. But that hardly means the Chiefs will maintain the status quo along the front five when the NFL Draft kicks off on April …
Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey recently discussed the state of the team during a March 18 conference call with beat writers. Coach Andy Reid had his turn Tuesday at the NFL’s annual meeting in Phoenix. While Reid touched on a variety of subjects with reporters, arguably the top area of interest surrounded the offensive line after the front …
Chiefs general manager John Dorsey faced a tall task headed into the new league year. He could either stand pat and build through the draft or be aggressive by attacking immediate needs with veteran talent. Dorsey was aggressive in his attack at improving the 2015 roster. The moves allow the Chiefs to have flexibility to pick the best player available …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – General manager John Dorsey had a busy week retooling the Chiefs with impact signings and transactions to bolster depth. Dorsey, of course, likely hasn’t had much time for anything else since he leads the player personnel department. Not only are the Chiefs in full-blown free agency mode, Dorsey and his staff are also preparing for the NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have been nothing short of active the first week of free agency before slowing down in recent days with just $135,675 remaining in available cap space. Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and head coach Andy Reid have attacked weaknesses, including the wide receiver position, offensive line and the secondary. The Chiefs also made a commitment …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Even a two-time Pro Bowl guard isn’t spared the harsh reality of the business side of the NFL. Ben Grubbs was reminded of that fact when he received notification the New Orleans Saints were about to trade him to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a fifth-round pick. “I was driving in my car,” Grubbs …
