The Chiefs had an off day Thursday, but are back in action Friday through Wednesday before taking two days off leading to the first preseason game on the road against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 15. Here is a look back on the first week of training camp, which included three days of rookie/quarterback workouts (July 29-31) and five days …
Training camp paves the path to the first round of roster cuts from 90 to 75 occurs Sept. 1, followed by cuts from 75 to 53 on Sept. 5. The establishment of the 10-man practice squad can begin Sept. 6. With those dates in mind, here is an initial prediction on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster – based on spring practices …
The Chiefs coaching staff spent the past two seasons scheming ways to create explosive plays and get wide receivers open. The 2015 receiver corps looks like it has a chance to break that trend to create an offense that can beat a defense one-on-one, as well as get in the end zone. The top five spots look to be set …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs concluded the offseason workout program and now take the next month off before showing up for training camp in St. Joseph, Mo. Rookies and select players report on July 28, veterans report on July 31, and then the Chiefs hold the first full practice on Aug. 1. The Chiefs are at the maximum allowed …
Questions on what happens financially to outside linebacker Justin Houston if there is a regular-season holdout to players practicing in shorts during organized team activities, among other subjects, discussed in this edition of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope How does the tag work for #50 if he holds out several games? Is his $ docked/game missed or receive full $ if there …
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. – A hint of the return of football occurs with the annual rookie minicamp Saturday through Monday at the Chiefs training facility. The sound of smacking pads will be absent, however, as players practice in helmets and shorts, and hitting isn’t allowed during the three-day event. The weekend serves as an orientation for first-year players, where they receive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs will enter the weekend’s rookie minicamp with the 2015 NFL Draft class under contract. The Chiefs signed cornerback Marcus Peters, the team announced Friday evening. Peters’ deal comes after cornerback Steven Nelson’s signing appeared on Friday’s NFL Transaction report. The Chiefs also confirmed the signing of Nelson, who was selected in the third round. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed cornerback Steven Nelson, according to Friday’s NFL Transaction report. Financial terms of Nelson’s contract were not disclosed. The 5-11, 194-pound Nelson joined the Chiefs as the second of two third-round picks (98th overall) out of Oregon State in the 2015 NFL Draft. He finished his college career as a two-year starter with 122 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Seven draft picks down, leaving two to go. The Chiefs agreed to terms with wide receiver Chris Conley, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Wednesday with ChiefsDigest.com. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Chiefs have not announced the signing. Financial terms were not disclosed. Terez Paylor of The Kansas City Star …
