KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back De’Anthony Thomas’ return to minicamp on Tuesday started off well, as he looked quick and displayed burst. But in near 90 degree temperatures, Thomas eventually left the field late in practice with what the team said was an illness. Prior to departing, he was observed sitting in the shade with a towel over his …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday kicked off a three-day mandatory minicamp without two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Justin Houston. Houston’s absence isn’t excused, which means the Chiefs can levy a fine for each day missed in accordance with Article 42, Section 1 (a) (ix), Exhibit A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. By missing Day One of minicamp, Houston …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Entering his seventh season and on his fourth team, Chiefs linebacker Joe Mays has been around the block and brings plenty of experience. Mays has played with some of the NFL’s best pass rushers, including Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller. So when Mays …
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. – The Chiefs wrapped up the first set of voluntary organized team activities Thursday, and coach Andy Reid was pleased with the past three days of work. “It’s good to get everybody out here and be able to put on our helmets and move around a little bit,” Reid said, “go offense vs. defense and get some …
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 announced Saturday the signing of first-round pick (23rd overall) outside linebacker Dee Ford, bringing all members of the team’s 2014 draft class under contract. Ford appeared in 52 games with 20 starts at defensive end at Auburn, but projects as a pass-rushing outside linebacker for the Chiefs. “I just want to play football,” Ford …
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. – 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) …
