KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just last week, Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester appeared all fired up in the locker room. He bought his dad a new hunting rifle, and couldn’t wait to give it to him. The father and son loved hunting together as much as they enjoyed football. He planned to give his dad the gift in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their 54-man roster Saturday afternoon and, barring any last minute waiver claims or trades, have fielded the squad that opens the season next Sunday against the Chargers. The team has a roster exemption for safety Eric Berry until next Saturday, which means one more roster move is required before next Sunday Here’s a …
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to enter training camp with the league maximum of 90 players on the offseason roster, which breaks down as 44 on offense, 43 on defense and three specialists. Four players return from spending the 2015 season on injured reserve: Running back Jamaal Charles (knee), cornerback Phillip Gaines (knee), tight end James O’Shaughnessy (foot) and …
The predictions below are based on observations from three rookie camp practices, 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs) and three mandatory minicamp practices. QUARTERBACKS (3): Alex Smith, Kevin Hogan, Aaron Murray ON THE BUBBLE: Tyler Bray OUTLOOK: Rookie Kevin Hogan was the second-best quarterback during spring practices, showing touch, velocity, anticipation and accuracy. The fifth-round selection did not get the same amount of snaps …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ draft board should be set by now, leaving last-minute strategy meetings before the 2016 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night. While the Chiefs have seven total picks this year, one course of action sure to draw discussion between general manager John Dorsey and his staff during the draft surrounds working around not having a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston’s knee surgery commanded headlines Tuesday morning and rightfully so given the dire circumstances. But Chiefs head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder offered additional news during a conference call on various players returning from injured reserve ahead of the team’s voluntary offseason workout program, which begins April 18. And the updates weren’t as grim …
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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs coaching staff didn’t hold back the past week on complimenting Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. “He’s an explosive player, makes a lot of things happen,” coach Andy Reid said. “He’s great at extending plays. “From a defensive standpoint, you’ve got to make sure you play the whole play, and then a little. He moves …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arguably one of the NFL’s top punters has worn a Chiefs uniform for 11 seasons. But many outside the region apparently aren’t familiar with Dustin Colquitt based on annual Pro Bowl voting tallied from coaches, players and fans. While he is an alternate for the Pro Bowl behind Sam Koch of the Baltimore Ravens and Johnny …
The Kansas City Chiefs posted their eighth-straight win over the Baltimore Ravens, officially solidifying a third-straight winning season. The Chiefs (9-5) were in control all day, handedly defeating the Ravens (4-10) in Baltimore, 34-14. With the win, the Chiefs keep their lead in the Wild Card race against the New York Jets. HIGHS • Rookie safety Marcus Peters picked off Ravens …
