The best approach when viewing a roster before the start of free agency and the NFL Draft is like Gumby – be flexible when considering additions and subtractions will occur. Teams are allowed a maximum of 90 players on an offseason roster and the Kansas City Chiefs currently have 78 players, including 17 signed to reserve/future contracts. Six players return from injured …
HOUSTON – The Chiefs cruised to a 30-0 win over the Houston Texans on Saturday, marking Kansas City’s first playoff win since Jan. 16, 1994. But the luster of ending a playoff winless drought was softened by the loss of a major player on offense. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin went down with a knee injury after hauling in a 7-yard …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion) has been ruled out against the Houston Texans. With Morse not in the lineup, the Chiefs are likely to turn to second-year offensive lineman Zach Fulton, who started at center in Week 13 and filled in for Morse in the season finale. Other than Morse, the Chiefs are good shape …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs picked the perfect time to get healthy with a playoff contest against the Houston Texans less than two days away. Only two players are listed as not practicing Thursday: Rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion) and outside linebacker Tamba Hali (thumb, knee). But only Morse is in danger of not playing after missing a second …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Second-year offensive lineman Zach Fulton has been a jack of all trades in 2015, starting three games at right guard, two at left guard and one at center. He could get a second start at center on Saturday if Mitch Morse, who is dealing with a concussion, can’t play. And Fulton, who also started at center …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are a step closer to having a healthier defense for Saturday’s opening round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans. While outside linebacker Dee Ford (concussion) did not practice, Justin Houston is on track to return to the starting lineup after putting in a full practice Wednesday. This marked Houston’s first full practice since …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had a sack party with six takedowns of quarterback Derek Carr during Sunday’s 23-17 win over the Oakland Raiders. Defensive back Ron Parker, safety Ron Parker, defensive end Jaye Howard, outside linebackers Dee Ford and Frank Zombo, and defensive end Mike DeVito each totaled a sack. But it isn’t a sack party without a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Force is strong in the Chiefs locker room. There has been an awakening, and it’s not based solely on a seven-game winning streak. Like millions around the world, numerous Chiefs players are eagerly anticipating “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which hits movie theaters in full strength Friday. “I would say everybody is a ‘Star Wars’ …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) headlines a quartet of Chiefs players ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Houston suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12 and did not practice the entire week. Linebacker Dee Ford (back, probable) is expected to start in Houston’s place and the second-year pro has coach Andy Reid’s confidence. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offensive line appears on track to get healthier. Left tackle Eric Fisher (neck) returned to a full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday, while left guard Jeff Allen (ankle) put in a limited practice after not practicing Wednesday. Rookie center Mitch Morse, however, missed a second straight day while recovering from a concussion. Joining …