ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs rookie defensive tackle Charles Tuaau is far from home, separated by more than 2,000 miles of the Pacific Ocean to the mainland. The hiatus is for good reason, however, as the native of Wahiawa, Hawaii, hopes to make an impact in training camp and ultimately stick with the Chiefs. “I haven’t been home for three …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Any concerns over Chiefs safety Eric Berry’s conditioning and ability to absorb contact were alleviated Sunday. The Chiefs have taken it easy on Berry, who returned to football just eight months after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, in recent padded contact drills. But Berry participated in the arguably the most physical training camp practice through eight …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Let the public overreaction and analyzing begin. The Chiefs on Friday night released the initial depth of training camp ahead of the Aug. 15 preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Keep in mind the depth chart is always fluid leading to the regular season. More importantly, there are plenty of battles yet to be settled with training …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A single practice on any given day during a football season is but a snapshot that in the end helps make up what becomes a feature film of a team’s season. Making evaluations and assumptions from a single practice like the Chiefs training camp session on Friday morning at Missouri Western State University is foolhardy. But …
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 …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs addressed depth on the defensive line ahead of Saturday’s first full training camp practice. The Chiefs announced the signing of defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo, who adds an additional body on the defensive line with Dontari Poe out indefinitely following back surgery. The Chiefs waived running back Keshawn Hill (hamstring) to make room on the roster. The …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday officially announced the signing of defensive tackle Charles Tuaau, an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M-Commerce. The 6-3, 310-pound Tuaau, a junior college transfer, appeared in 23 games at Texas A&M-Commerce the past two seasons, totaling 86 tackles (45 solo) and 17 sacks. Tuaau’s signing was previously reported by ChiefsDigest.com. Kansas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed 14 players to reserve/future contracts, according to Tuesday’s NFL Transaction report. The players signed are: Tight end Brandon Barden, wide receiver Armon Binns, offensive lineman Curtis Feigt, guard Ricky Henry, long snapper Jorgen Hus, cornerback Deji Olatoye, offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley, tight end Adam Schiltz, offensive tackle Derek Sherrod and running back Spencer …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A former highly-regarded draft prospect will have more time to develop with the Chiefs. Defensive lineman Jerel Worthy told ChiefsDigest.com the Chiefs signed him Monday to a reserve/future contract. “I’m just excited about the opportunity coming up,” Worthy said. “I’ve talked to the guys upstairs – they’re excited for me – I’m just ready to get …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs got a bitter taste of what Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray can do with limited playing time. The second-year pro gashed the Chiefs in Week 12 with 112 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just four carries before leaving with a concussion midway through the second quarter. Murray’s performance, which included a 90-yard …