The outside linebacker position produced 21 of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 47 sacks in 2015. This number is down from the prior season when Justin Houston had 22 of the position’s 28 sacks. Houston, who signed a six-year, $101 million deal last offseason, anchors the position. But the Chiefs could experience a transition with Tamba Hali’s future remaining uncertain. Additionally, …
The best approach when viewing a roster before the start of free agency and the NFL Draft is like Gumby – be flexible when considering additions and subtractions will occur. Teams are allowed a maximum of 90 players on an offseason roster and the Kansas City Chiefs currently have 78 players, including 17 signed to reserve/future contracts. Six players return from injured …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Inside linebacker Derrick Johnson is headed to the Pro Bowl as an alternate, the Chiefs announced Monday. Johnson replaces Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, who will be preparing to play the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. The 33-year-old Johnson started all 16 games the past season, leading the Chiefs defense with 116 tackles (95 solo), …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (ankle) did not practice Friday and the Chiefs officially designate Maclin as questionable for Saturday’s game against the New England Patriots. Coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Maclin, who suffered the injury during the opening round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans, would be a game-time decision. Rookie wide receiver Chris …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (ankle) made an appearance on the practice field Thursday, but didn’t do much. “Maclin came out and did a little bit during the stretch period and that was about it,” coach Andy Reid said. Maclin, who didn’t participate in the team-related portion of practice, hasn’t practiced in recent days since suffering …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis ahead of Saturday’s game against the New England Patriots. Houston did not practice Tuesday while the team was indoors, but the Chiefs moved outdoors Wednesday on the natural grass. And it doesn’t appear Houston experienced issues with his knee after playing last …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs returned to practice Tuesday without two starting offensive linemen ahead of Saturday’s game against the New England Patriots. Right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and center Mitch Morse did not practice as both have not passed the concussion protocol, coach Andy Reid said. Morse sustained a concussion in the season finale and missed last week’s game …
HOUSTON – The Chiefs will have a healthy defense for the first round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans. Starting outside linebackers Justin Houston (knee) and Tamba Hali (thumb, knee) are active and will see action Saturday. This will mark Houston’s first game since missing the final games of the regular season after sustaining a hyperextended knee in Week …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion) has been ruled out against the Houston Texans. With Morse not in the lineup, the Chiefs are likely to turn to second-year offensive lineman Zach Fulton, who started at center in Week 13 and filled in for Morse in the season finale. Other than Morse, the Chiefs are good shape …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs picked the perfect time to get healthy with a playoff contest against the Houston Texans less than two days away. Only two players are listed as not practicing Thursday: Rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion) and outside linebacker Tamba Hali (thumb, knee). But only Morse is in danger of not playing after missing a second …