KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Tuesday morning the signing of free-agent safety Tyvon Branch. While the Chiefs did not disclose the terms of the deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports Branch signed a one-year contract with more than $2 million guaranteed. “We are excited we were able to reach a deal with Tyvon and bring him to Kansas City,” …
INDIANAPOLIS – Roster decisions loom on numerous fronts for the Chiefs. Will the team re-sign the likes of center Rodney Hudson, outside linebacker Justin Houston, defensive back Ron Parker, linebacker Josh Mauga and right tackle Ryan Harris, among others, before the start of the league’s calendar year on March 10? The good news is the Chiefs’ decision makers and various …
INDIANAPOLIS – Chiefs general manager John Dorsey addressed the media Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. While Dorsey touched on a variety of subject, an area of need deserves special attention as the Chiefs prepare for the NFL Draft. “I think this draft class, the receiver position, I think there is some depth there,” Dorsey said. “They are very similar …
Year Three can be a special number for a general manager and head coach when building a program or have the opposite effect as the final ride before unemployment. By the third season, most of the roster should have their guys, players should know what is expected of them and the locker room culture should be built. The front office has a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest question mark on the Chiefs defense entering the 2014 season surrounded the pass defense and for good reason. The Chiefs allowed an average of 306 yards passing per game the final seven games of the 2013 regular season to finish ranked 25th against the pass (247.6 yards allowed per game). Kansas City overhauled the unit …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, who led the league with 22 sacks, is the second-ever recipient of the Deacon Jones Award, the NFL announced Wednesday. The award was created in 2013 and named in honor of the late Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones. It is given annually to the NFL leader in quarterback …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs enter an evaluation period with the 2014 regular season in the rear view mirror. There are holes to fill on both sides of the ball from a season that saw the Chiefs finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. “We’ll go back and we’ll evaluate everything,” coach Andy Reid said. “That’s what takes place in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard’s name has been linked in various reports to a couple of vacant general manager positions around the league. But ultimately, the reports are speculative in nature so far. “I haven’t been approached yet truth be told,” general manager John Dorsey said Monday. Ballard has 14 years of experience in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs general manager John Dorsey claimed seven players from waivers on Sept. 1, 2013 in what has been categorized as the “Second Draft.” Notable players from that transaction period still contributing to the Chiefs’ roster include linebacker James-Michael Johnson, cornerback Marcus Cooper, defensive end Jaye Howard and defensive back Ron Parker. The latter two players, of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Wednesday signed fullback Anthony Sherman to a contract extension. While the Chiefs did not disclose the terms of the contract, Dave Skretta of The Associated Press reports the deal is a three-year, $7 million extension. “It was important for us to keep Anthony here in Kansas City,” general manager John Dorsey said in …
