KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a few months before reporting for the start of the voluntary offseason workout program, which is scheduled to begin on April 18. But it appears the team’s long-term plans include running back Jamaal Charles, who is recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee suffered in Week 5. “Well, as I look …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs general manager John Dorsey held an end of season conference call with beat writers Thursday afternoon. While Dorsey tackled a variety of subjects, one of the first subjects he discussed surrounded wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas, whose status has been shrouded in mystery since the season ended. “Well, what I would say is, before the Oakland …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt’s faith in his team never wavered even during a 1-5 start to the season. But more importantly, he always stood behind coach Andy Reid and general manager John Dorsey, both of whom were hired in January 2013. “It really goes back to the job they’ve done over the last two …
Change at key leadership positions won’t happen anytime soon despite the Kansas City Chiefs’ sluggish start to the season. Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt offered total support of coach Andy Reid and general manager John Dorsey while addressing reporters Sunday morning in London before the Chiefs played the Detroit Lions at Wembley Stadium. “I have full confidence in Andy …
The morning of Aug. 17, 2015 began much like the previous 11 training camp practices in St. Joseph, Mo. Then-Chiefs offensive tackle Tavon Rooks joined his teammates on the field at Missouri Western State University and participated in stretching before breaking off for team drills. While there was nothing unusual about the routine, Rooks soon discovered the day would prove …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Outside linebacker Justin Houston’s signing had the brass at One Arrowhead Stadium singing praises Wednesday. And for good reason, after all. The Chiefs secured one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers to a six-year, $101 million deal and have the 26-year-old Houston in his prime. “This is a great day for the Kansas City Chiefs organization,” …
KANSAS CITY, MO. – The Chiefs announced numerous moves Friday within the player personnel department. Arguably the biggest move surrounds Chris Ballard, who was promoted from director of player personnel to director of football operations. Ballard, who has 14 years of experience in NFL personnel, joined the Chiefs in 2013 and his name has surfaced around the league in the past …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The excitement of a potential breakout 2014 season from Chiefs defensive end Mike Catapano began building during the offseason. The Chiefs’ seventh-round pick of the 2013 NFL Draft looked good coming off a rookie campaign where he appeared in 15 games as a reserve, recording four tackles (three solo), a sack and three quarterback hurries. A …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A little less than 48 hours after the NFL Draft has the Chiefs feeling good about the results. The Chiefs addressed positions of need with the nine selected players and the draft board fell the way the team hoped it would. “I know you all don’t like to hear this, but the way that board peeled …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs watched 10 wide receivers go off the board before springing to action in the third round. Kansas City sent the 80th overall pick and a sixth-round pick (193rd overall) to the Minnesota Vikings to move up four slots to Minnesota’s 76th overall slot. The Chiefs used the pick on Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley. “I …
