KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs coach said he expects quarterback Alex Smith to return to he lineup this weekend when his team travels to meet the Carolina Panthers. “He’ll be back in, as long as there’s no setbacks,” Reid said. But while Smith may be back, doubt remains regarding injuries to running back Spencer Ware and wide receiver Jeremy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three Chiefs starters sat out practice Wednesday, including wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. A team spokesperson said Maclin had a sore groin muscle. Running back Spencer Ware (concussion) and defensive lineman Jaye Howard (hip) each missed practice Thursday. Ware remains in the NFL’s return to play protocol after sustain a concussion Sunday at Indianapolis. Howard’s availability against the …
One day after the Kansas City Chiefs reported quarterback Alex Smith exited the game against Indianapolis with a concussion, the team reversed course, stating Smith passed the league’s protocol tests and showed no symptoms of a concussion. “We don’t think that either episode he had a concussion,” said Rick Burkholder, the team’s head athletic trainer. Smith left the 30-14 win …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs defensive back D.J. White sustained a fractured hand during the team’s 27-21 win over New Orleans on Sunday, according to coach Andy Reid. “He had in X-rayed on Monday, and actually had surgery on it,” Reid said. “He’ll be out for this game, then we’ll just see as far as his status goes down the …
Linebacker Justin Houston starts his second week of practice with the team this week, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the All-Pro would probably not play at Indianapolis Sunday. “We’ll just keep practicing him, we’ll see how he does,” Reid said. “He’s not there yet, but he did look good last week.” Reid said Houston needs more time moving at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines returned to practice Thursday, providing optimism the team may have one of its key secondary defenders against the high-powered New Orleans Saints passing attack visiting Arrowhead Stadium Sunday. Gaines left the team’s week six game against Oakland after developing inflammation in his surgically repaired left knee. It’s the latest temporary setback for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin Houston’s return to practice for the Chiefs provided a highlight for the team, but season-ending injuries to two defensive starters and uncertainty with a third puts the Chiefs into shuffle mode in preparations for the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The team placed defensive lineman Allen Bailey and inside linebacker Justin-March Lillard …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – No one could miss the smile on Justin Houston’s face as he strolled through the Kansas City Chiefs locker room Wednesday ahead of his first practice with the team this season. Coach Andy Reid looked pretty pleased to get his All-Pro linebacker back on the field, too. “I joked with him today, he probably didn’t sleep …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro linebacker Justin Houston cleared one more hurdle in his recovery from offseason knee surgery, receiving medical approval to resume football-type activities. Coach Andy Reid said Houston appears in good shape and eager to return to the field. “Right now he’s running around and doing a lot of things,” Reid said. “Other than, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The bye week proved therapeutic for the Kansas City Chiefs, who find themselves with a relatively healthy roster and good news on All-Pro linebacker Justin Houston as they prepare to visit the Oakland Raiders Sunday. The only players missing practice Wednesday were linebackers Tamba Hali (knee) and Sio Moore (illness). The team continues to manage Hali’s practice …
