Enthusiastic cheers and the sound of pads smacking will signal the return of football when the Kansas City Chiefs begin training camp in the coming week at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. Rookies, quarterbacks and select players arrive Tuesday afternoon and the group will conduct three straight morning practices starting Wednesday before veterans report Friday afternoon. The …
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to enter training camp with the league maximum of 90 players on the offseason roster, which breaks down as 44 on offense, 43 on defense and three specialists. Four players return from spending the 2015 season on injured reserve: Running back Jamaal Charles (knee), cornerback Phillip Gaines (knee), tight end James O’Shaughnessy (foot) and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bright smiles and the sound of laughter filled the North Kansas City High School football stadium Friday evening as Chiefs safety Eric Berry hosted 350 local youth attending his annual football camp. Berry’s smile and enthusiasm matched the participants and it was clear he looked forward to interacting with the children attending the event. The camp, however, …
The predictions below are based on observations from three rookie camp practices, 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs) and three mandatory minicamp practices. QUARTERBACKS (3): Alex Smith, Kevin Hogan, Aaron Murray ON THE BUBBLE: Tyler Bray OUTLOOK: Rookie Kevin Hogan was the second-best quarterback during spring practices, showing touch, velocity, anticipation and accuracy. The fifth-round selection did not get the same amount of snaps …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The conclusion of mandatory minicamp came at a good time for the Chiefs to recharge ahead of training camp, which starts in late July. And getting healthy over the next month certainly applies to the outside linebacker position, where Justin Houston (knee) and Tamba Hali (knee) didn’t practice during organized team activities (OTAs) or minicamp. The …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (knee) made his return Tuesday to the practice field on the first day of mandatory minicamp. Sporting a sleeve on his right knee, Charles participated in the stretching portion of practice and individual position drills. He did not participate in team-related drills. Charles, who enters his ninth professional season, underwent surgery …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday put the finishing touches on 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs). While the players are in shorts and helmets without pads, coach Andy Reid appeared pleased with what he saw from his players the past three weeks. “I think what you see are guys learning the offense, the defense, special teams, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford’s defining moment from the past season came against the San Diego Chargers in Week 14. Ford broke out with seven solo tackles (three for a loss), three sacks, three quarterback hits and a pass defensed in the 10-3 win. But he couldn’t duplicate that production the rest of the season, recording …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Feel free to give major credit in the patience department to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce, fresh off a Pro Bowl season and a five-year contract extension, addressed the media on Day Four of organized team activities (OTAs). Initial inquiries weren’t about football, however, and Kelce found himself responding to 12 straight questions surrounding his …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up the first week of organized team activities (OTAs) without a key player on offense. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin did not finish Thursday’s workout because of an ankle injury, but coach Andy Reid didn’t appear concerned. “He just tweaked his ankle a little bit,” Reid told reporters. “He’s OK. No problem.” While a …
