KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The first hint arrived on social media within minutes of the official announcement. Cornerback Brandon Flowers sent a tweet thanking the Chiefs for the past six seasons, and then the team made it official by announcing his release. “We appreciate Brandon’s contributions to the team over the last six seasons,” Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The second day of organized team activities (OTAs) concluded Wednesday with the Chiefs still down two Pro Bowl starters on defense. Outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flower missed a second straight day. But at least with Houston, outside linebacker Tamba Hali didn’t sound concerned when asked if Houston would eventually return. “As far as I …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Buckle in and tighten the seatbelts because the coming months leading to the regular season should be an interesting time if the NFL Draft is an indication. The Chiefs drafted six players, of course, but each player is at a position where they’ll compete for playing time. And in some cases like fourth-round pick (124th overall) …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday announced running back Jamaal Charles as the team’s MVP, while cornerback Marcus Cooper took Rookie of the Year honors. Saturday’s announcement, as voted by teammates, marks the fourth time in five years Charles has been named the recipient of the Derrick Thomas Award. The sixth-year pro out of Texas produced a regular season …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to tinker with the roster, but this time on the opposite end of signing a player. The Chiefs announced Friday the release of veteran cornerback Dunta Robinson after just one season. Robinson, who signed a three-year, $13.8 million free-agent contract with the Chiefs in March 2013, eventually gave way at the No. 3 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ postseason may have ended on a disappointing note following a 45-44 first-round loss to the Indianapolis Colts. But the 2013 regular season brought numerous individual and team accomplishments to remember. Here are 10 moments likely to bring a smile or laugh when looking back at the past year. Week 2: Parker shines in single play Down 17-13 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A week after a record-setting performance of five total touchdowns, Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles pulled a virtual disappearing act after a first-quarter touchdown. It proved odd to observe, especially on a day when nothing appeared to work against the Indianapolis Colts with the exception of Charles. At one point in the third quarter, the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s no secret the Chiefs pass defense has struggled since coming off a Week 10 bye. Under defensive coordinator Bob Sutton, the Chiefs incorporate press coverage, an in-your-face and may-the-best-player win attitude. And the Chiefs have the physical cornerbacks to do it with Brandon Flowers, Sean Smith and Marcus Cooper. “You try to be more aggressive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The large production from the Denver Broncos’ primary receivers matches three of the four players’ respective heights. Demaryius Thomas stands 6-3, 229 pounds; Eric Decker comes in at 6-3, 214 pounds; tight end Julius Thomas is listed at 6-5, 250 pounds; and Wes Welker comes in at 5-9, 185. Denver’s receivers are physically imposing, but even more so …
