The Chiefs put 11 training camp practices in the books Monday before taking off the next two days ahead of Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. The downtime also provides an opportunity to dust off the mailbag to address questions from wide receiver battles to practice squad rules. @HerbieTeope You think there are 2 spots for Kyle Williams, …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A knee scope after minicamp limited running back Joe McKnight to observing 10 straight training camp practices on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. But good news arrived Monday, as McKnight returned to the field for the first time since the second day of minicamp on June 18. “It felt good just to get out …
The Chiefs on Saturday night released the initial depth ahead of the Aug. 7 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Because the first chart is often fluid, it’s best to remember there’s plenty of training camp left in addition to the four preseason games for numerous battles to settle. Players currently buried on the depth chart, especially at the deep wide …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Injuries to safeties Eric Berry and Sanders Commings have juggled the Chiefs defensive backfield, with a new face joining the team and young players seeing increased time on the field. Second-year safety Malcolm Bronson took Berry’s place at strong safety with the first team alongside starting free safety Hussain Abdullah. Rookie Daniel Sorenson and Jerron McMillian took …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up seven days of training camp practices and the injury bug continues to rear its head. All-Pro strong safety Eric Berry left Thursday’s practice with coach Andy Reid called a “sore ankle.” “It’s not an Achilles tear or any of that,” Reid said, “but they’re evaluating him. They’re just seeing what it is.” …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Some players fade as training camp progresses, while others consistently command attention. Chiefs wide receiver Frankie Hammond belongs in the latter group, and it’s not just media or fans in attendance taking notice. “When we watch film as quarterbacks,” rookie signal caller Aaron Murray said Wednesday, “we look at the receivers, and he is definitely one …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs are becoming the walking wounded since training camp started. A trio of players did not finish Sunday’s practice: Right tackle Donald Stephenson suffered an ankle injury, wide receiver Dwayne Bowe dealt with cramps and fullback Jordan Campbell suffered a left foot injury. Players who practiced Saturday, but sat out Sunday are center Eric Kush …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs’ 2013 first-round draft pick (No. 1 overall) had a simple message following Tuesday morning’s training camp practice. “I’m ready to go,” left tackle Eric Fisher said. “I’m out here working and that’s all that matters.” Fisher was previously limited to individual position drills during organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp after offseason shoulder and …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs have 13 wide receivers for training camp, with at least four challenging for the slot position. Of course, that’s not including rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas, who can also play slot wide receiver. Wide receiver Weston Dressler is one of the four competing at slot. And he knows the competition will be fierce against …
Emerging players from the Chiefs’ organized team activities (OTAs) such as tight end Demetrius Harris or wide receiver Weston Dressler aren’t secrets entering training camp. Defensive end Mike Catapano or rookie guard Zach Fulton also fall in that list. But for every player in the spotlight, there are others flying under the radar, all of whom could surprise when the pads …
