The Chiefs are set to retool the roster through free agency and the NFL Draft in the coming months. An injection of talent is never a bad thing, especially at positions of need, to enhance competition on the road to the initial 53-man roster. Still, the Chiefs have a group of developmental players currently on the offseason roster carried over …
The 2014 season brought mixed results from the linebacker corps, with the outside edge rushers producing a stellar effort rushing the quarterback and the interior struggling against the run. 2014 ROSTER: Dee Ford, Tamba Hali, Justin Houston, James-Michael Johnson, Josh Martin, Josh Mauga, Joe Mays, Frank Zombo INJURED RESERVE: Derrick Johnson (Achilles) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Justin Houston, Josh Magua, Josh …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without quarterback Alex Smith (spleen) and rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines (illness) for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. But the team should have wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who returned to practice Friday albeit in a limited fashion. Bowe missed Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s workouts, while Thursday’s practice report was a projection based on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (shoulder) was among three starters not practicing Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Joining Bowe as not working out are outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) and guard Zach Fulton (foot, toe). Bowe suffered his shoulder injury in Week 16, but the Chiefs are hopeful he’ll play in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe leads a quartet of players recovering from ailments sustained during Sunday’s 20-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Andy Reid told reporters during his weekly Monday media session Bowe has a shoulder sprain, which Reid categorized as “a bit tender today.” The Chiefs’ holiday practice schedule moves up a day in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie punt returner De’Antony Thomas made special teams coordinator Dave Toub look good Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Toub just days earlier called the shot when it came to the special teams unit breaking a punt return for a touchdown. “We’re still waiting to get a big one really is what we’re waiting on,” Toub …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs (8-6) ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Oakland Raiders (2-12) 31-13. The Chiefs’ last win came against the Seattle Seahawks during Week 11, but Sunday’s win put the team back on the right track with hopes for a postseason berth. The Chiefs have two more games on the season, one at Pittsburgh (9-5) and one …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fourth and fifth wide receivers are often called upon to contribute on special teams. And Chiefs rookie wide receiver Albert Wilson has made the most of those opportunities with noteworthy plays in two straight weeks. “I’ve been waiting for this moment to come,” Wilson said after Week 11’s game. “I’ve been waiting to get on the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A fourth-quarter special teams play shouldn’t go unnoticed as a key part of the Chiefs’ 24-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11. Punter Dustin Colquitt boomed a 51-yard punt from the Chiefs’ 45-yard line with 2:56 left on the clock. The ball bounced shy of the goal line and it appeared the Seahawks would …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without two wide receivers for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Wide receivers Donnie Avery (groin) and A.J. Jenkins (shoulder) are officially out for Week 11, as is cornerback Jamell Fleming (hamstring). Avery, who underwent a sports hernia procedure in early October after suffering the injury in Week 4 against the New England …
