KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The weekend sets the stage for the NFL’s new calendar year. NFL teams starting Saturday are allowed to contact and enter negotiations with the certified agents of players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents when 2014 contracts expire at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, per NFL rules. Any agreed upon contract during the three-day window, however, …
Dontari Poe remains the foundation on the Chiefs defensive line, but securing a backup should be a priority. 2014 ROSTER: Allen Bailey, Jaye Howard, Dontari Poe, Kevin Vickerson, Vance Walker, Nick Williams. INJURED RESERVE: Mike Catapano (illness, concussion), Mike DeVito (Achilles) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Kevin Vickerson POSITION REVIEW Defensive tackle Dontari Poe led the charge for the defensive line all season, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston had a record-setting performance during Sunday’s 19-7 win against the San Diego Chargers. Houston recorded four of the team’s seven sacks on Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, pushing Houston’s league-leading total to 22 sacks, a new Chiefs single-season record. The fourth-year pro’s third sack on Rivers broke Pro Football Hall of Fame …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Quarterback Chase Daniel will make his second career start on Sunday as the Chiefs (8-7) try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive against the San Diego Chargers (9-6). Starting quarterback Alex Smith suffered a lacerated spleen during last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving Daniel to start for the second time against the Chargers …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have seen a fair share of running backs through 14 regular-season games. And the matchups haven’t often produced success, leading the Chiefs to currently rank 28th in the league against the run, allowing 132.6 yards on average per game. Now, the run defense, which went through Weeks 11 to 14 allowing 738 total yards rushing, faces a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL on Friday fined Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce $11,025 for unsportsmanlike conduct from Week 13. The monetary penalty surrounds Kelce’s obscene gesture, which was caught on national TV during NBC’s Sunday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Chiefs game. The second-year pro’s action came early in the fourth quarter after Broncos linebacker Von Miller …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Consider the message received loud and clear. The Chiefs have lost two straight games in ugly fashion with four remaining in a tight playoff chase, and the donning of full pads during Wednesday’s practice made a point. “There’s a sense of urgency around here,” defensive end Kevin Vickerson said Thursday. “I think everybody needs to be …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning poses the obvious problems to the Chiefs defense. Manning enters Sunday night’s game holding a 10-1 career record against Kansas City, including 5-0 since joining the AFC West in 2012. While dealing with Manning presents a challenge, the Chiefs have more to consider with the Broncos appearing to achieve offensive balance after coming …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – AFC West rivals battle as the Chiefs (7-4) look to reclaim a share of first place against the division-leading Denver Broncos (8-3) in primetime on Sunday. After a sloppy loss on the road against the Oakland Raiders, the Chiefs return home to Arrowhead Stadium, where they have won their last four games. “Our season is not …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs appear set to welcome back wide receiver Donnie Avery to the lineup. Avery (groin) put in a full practice Friday and is officially listed as probable, which as defined by the NFL means a “virtual certainty will be available for normal duty.” Still, coach Andy Reid was coy on Avery’s role or if the seventh …
