KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach predicted a quiet waiver wire period for Kansas City, and true to his word the Chiefs maintained the status quo with their 53-man roster after Sunday’s claiming deadline passed. The Miami Dolphins claimed linebacker Justin March-Lillard on waivers. He is the only player waived by the Chiefs Saturday to land with …
There will be plenty to watch Thursday night as the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Titans for the final preseason game of 2017. New Kansas City General Manager Brett Veach remains very active this week in the lead-up to the conclusion of the preseason. Veach traded for both inside linebacker Reggie Ragland as well as offensive lineman Cameron Erving since …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium Friday night, and it’s the first opportunity for fans to watch this year’s rookie crop in live action as well as gauge the team’s strengths at various positions on the field. Head coach said he expects each of his four quarterbacks to play about …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub relies on young players in field his squads and linebacker Ukeme Eligwe leads a trio of rookies making an impact on the kick and punt return teams so far. “I’ve already got him starting on punt team,” Toub said about the fifth-round pick in this year’s draft. “That says a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs full roster returns to the practice field this week with the beginning of organized team activities. The offseason schedule includes 10 OTA practices before concluding with a mandatory in June. The practice schedule takes place at the team’s training facility near the Truman Sports Complex. Practices are scheduled for May 23-25, May 30-June 1 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Justin Houston practiced in a full role Thursday, but the rotation at linebacker remains the biggest question mark for the Chiefs heading into Sunday’s playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The potential return of Houston gives the Chiefs a full complement on the outside. That gives defensive coordinator Bob Sutton to ability to mix and match Houston, …
The Kansas City Chiefs moved down the field on their opening drive for a field goal, but they did so without the services of tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce’s absence didn’t get less mysterious following the Chiefs’ 37-27 win over the San Diego Chargers. Reporters asked coach Andy Reid about Kelce’s absence on the opening drive. Reid declined to comment, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs head to San Diego for the season finale against the Chargers without linebacker Justin Houston, but could have linebacker Justin March-Lillard back in time for the playoffs. The Chiefs declared Houston out for the game, ensuring the veteran misses his second-straight game while continuing to battle inflammation in his surgically repaired knee. Keeping Houston out …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Denver Broncos know they will be missing at least one piece from their defensive front seven Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, who could be without their own cornerstone linebacker in Justin Houston. Houston did not practice again Friday, and the team listed him questionable for Sunday night. But coach Andy Reid appeared to leave the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs injury report remained quiet Thursday, but the name Justin Houston continued looming large among the two names listed not practicing. Houston sit out practice for the second-straight day after coach Andy Reid said the team planned to back off on the veteran due to inflammation on his surgically repaired left knee. Reid called the …
