KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs brought rookies and veterans together Tuesday and kicked off the initial set of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). Still, the Chiefs were down five players, putting 85-of-90 on the practice field. Defensive tackle Risean Broussard (knee) and wide receiver Kyle Williams (knee) were absent due to injuries. Running back/specialist De’Anthony Thomas’ nonattendance didn’t cause …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Undrafted rookie free agents don’t have a guarantee of making an NFL roster or practice squad. Considering the odds these players must overcome, it’s no surprise they often aim to make the absolute most of the opportunity. Former Abilene Christian University halfback Charcandrick West, who signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, seeks to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2014 rookie minicamp for second-year Chiefs coach Andy Reid is officially in the books following Monday afternoon’s practice at the team’s training facility. “It’s good to get through this camp and get a chance to work with these guys,” Reid said. “I appreciate their effort and diligence in learning in a short period of time …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday kicked off the first day of a three-day rookie minicamp at the team’s training facility with 65 participants. Among the group of players included all six members of the 2014 draft class, 11 undrafted free agent signings and 35 invited for a tryout. Outside of some players who were on the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs announced Saturday the signing of first-round pick (23rd overall) outside linebacker Dee Ford, bringing all members of the team’s 2014 draft class under contract. Ford appeared in 52 games with 20 starts at defensive end at Auburn, but projects as a pass-rushing outside linebacker for the Chiefs. “I just want to play football,” Ford …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs open a three-day rookie minicamp Saturday, offering first-year players an orientation to life in the NFL and potentially a coveted roster spot. Joining the team’s six members of the 2014 draft class, all of whom are expected to attend, are undrafted free agents and players invited for a tryout. Of course, the meaningful action …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s been a busy early week out of the Chiefs headquarters with numerous personnel transactions since Monday, and the pace continued Wednesday. The Chiefs announced the signings of fifth-round pick (163rd overall) quarterback Aaron Murray and undrafted free agent linebacker DeRon Furr. To make room on the roster for Furr, the team waived offensive tackle R.J. …
At first glance, the 2014 draft appears to have very little impact on the starting lineup when the Chiefs line up in September. Yet this year’s draft certainly shakes up the depth chart, and may provide answers to the problem of a lack of experience on special teams. While some first-round draft picks are asked to step up as starters …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tuesday afternoon brought more tweaking to the Chiefs’ offseason roster with three signings and two waivers ahead of the weekend’s rookie minicamp. The Chiefs announced the signings of defensive tackle Kyle Love, which was covered Monday evening, defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo and defensive lineman Kona Schwenke, an undrafted free agent from Notre Dame. In addition to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Forget for a moment the Chiefs didn’t select a bona fide wide receiver during the 2014 NFL Draft despite numerous pre-draft projections. Instead, remember the Chiefs landed an explosive playmaker with running back/specialist De’Anthony Thomas in the fourth-round (124th overall). Thomas arrives with impressive production from three seasons at the University of Oregon. He’ll have to …
