An annual agonizing wait from the end of organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp will soon end, as Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., replaces the doldrums of summer. Rookies and quarterbacks report on July 20, and they’ll have three straight morning practices by the time veterans report on July 23. The first practice open to the public is …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday closed out 10 days of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) and now shift focus to next week’s minicamp. “I appreciate the work of the guys,” coach Andy Reid said. “They’ve had a good camp so far. They busted their tail and done everything we’ve asked of them.” Players return to the field …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s an area on offense that has become increasingly difficult to ignore as the Chiefs have gone through voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). And that’s the rapport between quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, an attribute coach Andy Reid touched on last week when discussing Smith’s maturation in the system. “I think he’s more …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday announced running back Jamaal Charles as the team’s MVP, while cornerback Marcus Cooper took Rookie of the Year honors. Saturday’s announcement, as voted by teammates, marks the fourth time in five years Charles has been named the recipient of the Derrick Thomas Award. The sixth-year pro out of Texas produced a regular season …
INDIANAPOLIS — Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said during his Friday media session at the NFL Scouting Combine the Chiefs have been in contact with soon-to-be free agent left tackle Branden Albert’s representatives. Dorsey’s comments are the first since a report surfaced last week the Chiefs are willing to let Albert go. “That’s the first I’ve heard about it,” Dorsey …
A third time didn’t prove a charm for former Kansas City Chiefs guard Will Shields. The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee announced the Class of 2014 Saturday evening, and the list didn’t include Shields, who was a finalist the previous two years. Getting selected to the Hall of Fame are: • Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks • …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles took a short break Tuesday afternoon from promoting “Call of Duty” in California to make an on-air guest appearance on 610 Sports Radio. Speaking to co-hosts Danny Parkins and Carrington Harrison of “The Drive,” Charles said he felt he didn’t have a concussion that kept him out of the Chiefs’ 45-44 …
In a televised atmosphere normally expected of a Fantasy Football draft, the first-ever Pro Bowl draft concluded Wednesday following a two-night selection process. And the results showed 10 Chiefs players split evenly between the two teams. Joining running back Jamaal Charles, a co-captain, on “Team Sanders” are left tackle Branden Albert, defensive tackle Dontari Poe, linebacker Tamba Hali and safety Eric …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to send players to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Inside linebacker Derrick Johnson has been added to Pro Bowl roster, the Chiefs announced on Twitter. Congrats to #Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson who has been added to the Pro Bowl roster to replace injured #49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman — Kansas City Chiefs (@KCChiefs) January 20, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ postseason may have ended on a disappointing note following a 45-44 first-round loss to the Indianapolis Colts. But the 2013 regular season brought numerous individual and team accomplishments to remember. Here are 10 moments likely to bring a smile or laugh when looking back at the past year. Week 2: Parker shines in single play Down 17-13 …
