KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ fifth day of organized team activities (OTAs) is in the books, and still no sign of outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flowers. But given the voluntary nature of the workouts, the Pro Bowl players don’t have to be at the Chiefs training facility until the mandatory minicamp on June 17-19. Also missing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs return to the practice field Tuesday for the next segment of three-day voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) with intriguing scenarios. Whether outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flowers, both of whom weren’t present last week, make an appearance remains to be seen. Various speculative reports notwithstanding, keep in mind the voluntary nature of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two afternoons of practice are officially in the books, with one more day to go on Monday to conclude the Chiefs’ three-day rookie minicamp. The practice tempo Sunday remained fast during 11-on-11 drills, but this time around appeared to offer fewer mistakes compared to Saturday. Quarterback Aaron Murray, who threw four interceptions the previous day, only …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday kicked off the first day of a three-day rookie minicamp at the team’s training facility with 65 participants. Among the group of players included all six members of the 2014 draft class, 11 undrafted free agent signings and 35 invited for a tryout. Outside of some players who were on the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs open a three-day rookie minicamp Saturday, offering first-year players an orientation to life in the NFL and potentially a coveted roster spot. Joining the team’s six members of the 2014 draft class, all of whom are expected to attend, are undrafted free agents and players invited for a tryout. Of course, the meaningful action …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Forget for a moment the Chiefs didn’t select a bona fide wide receiver during the 2014 NFL Draft despite numerous pre-draft projections. Instead, remember the Chiefs landed an explosive playmaker with running back/specialist De’Anthony Thomas in the fourth-round (124th overall). Thomas arrives with impressive production from three seasons at the University of Oregon. He’ll have to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A highly anticipated explosive element to the Chiefs offense and special teams is officially in the mix ahead of the May 24-26 rookie minicamp. The Chiefs announced Friday the signing of fourth-round pick (124th overall) De’Anthony Thomas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Listed at 5-foot-8, 174 pounds, Thomas brings versatility as a running …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs showed interest in Emmanuel Sanders and flirted with pursuing DeSean Jackson during free agency, scenarios that made sense given the departure of wide receiver/punt returner Dexter McCluster, who signed a free-agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. Still, the Chiefs’ inability to sign a free-agent wide receiver offered a hint the team could address the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Tuesday evening the signing of rookie offensive lineman Zach Fulton, who was the first of two sixth-round picks (193rd overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Fulton, who is listed at 6-foot-5, 323 pounds, becomes the first of the Chiefs’ six draft picks to sign a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Buckle in and tighten the seatbelts because the coming months leading to the regular season should be an interesting time if the NFL Draft is an indication. The Chiefs drafted six players, of course, but each player is at a position where they’ll compete for playing time. And in some cases like fourth-round pick (124th overall) …