ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs first day of training camp was likely just what head coach Andy Reid wanted: highly organized, relatively injury free and largely uneventful. There was no question who the fans were most excited to see. Running back Jamaal Charles, fresh from signing a new contract extension on Wednesday, drew the loudest cheers from the standing-room …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles is en route to training camp, after all. Charles, who wasn’t present during the open media period when veterans arrived Wednesday, agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Chiefs, a source confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com. The extension locks up Charles through the 2017 regular season. While the source did not disclose …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Wednesday added two players, one for each side of the ball. Offensive tackle Ryan Harris signed a free-agent deal with the Chiefs, Harris’ agent, Eugene Parker, confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com. Terms were not disclosed. Harris, 29, first announced the signing on Twitter. “Beyond Happy to be a chief,” he said. “Great also to be …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs veterans arrived early Wednesday afternoon in a steady stream for training camp. While it’s reasonable to expect the late-summer grind in sweltering heat to temper enthusiasm, the players, for the most part, had smiles on their faces as they returned to work. “It’s good to be back,” ninth-year outside linebacker Tamba Hali said as he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Amid a Tuesday evening report of a possible Jamaal Charles holdout, the Chiefs expect two-time All-Pro running back to report Wednesday when veterans arrive for training camp. The team’s stance comes shortly after KCTV5 broke the news of Charles holding out due to his current contract, which expires after the 2015 season. Charles has two years …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs’ 2013 first-round draft pick (No. 1 overall) had a simple message following Tuesday morning’s training camp practice. “I’m ready to go,” left tackle Eric Fisher said. “I’m out here working and that’s all that matters.” Fisher was previously limited to individual position drills during organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp after offseason shoulder and …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs have 13 wide receivers for training camp, with at least four challenging for the slot position. Of course, that’s not including rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas, who can also play slot wide receiver. Wide receiver Weston Dressler is one of the four competing at slot. And he knows the competition will be fierce against …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs rookies, quarterbacks and injured players arrived Sunday, representing the first group of players to report for training camp. Coach Andy Reid offered a preview of what’s on tap in the coming weeks. “The players prepared themselves for a tough, physical camp, which most of them have gone through,” Reid said. “So they have a little …
Emerging players from the Chiefs’ organized team activities (OTAs) such as tight end Demetrius Harris or wide receiver Weston Dressler aren’t secrets entering training camp. Defensive end Mike Catapano or rookie guard Zach Fulton also fall in that list. But for every player in the spotlight, there are others flying under the radar, all of whom could surprise when the pads …
The weekend mailbag features discussions on contract extensions, injury updates and more with training camp kicking off in less than a week. @HerbieTeope when can we expect some of our cap spaces to be used towards long-term deals? — Alex Whitaker (@08Ajw) July 17, 2014 Indeed, this is the literal million-dollar question following the release of cornerback Brandon Flowers on …
