KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Force is strong in the Chiefs locker room. There has been an awakening, and it’s not based solely on a seven-game winning streak. Like millions around the world, numerous Chiefs players are eagerly anticipating “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which hits movie theaters in full strength Friday. “I would say everybody is a ‘Star Wars’ …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rookie center Mitch Morse is active against the San Diego Chargers. Morse, how did not play in Week 13 while recovering from a concussion suffered in Week 12, returns to the starting lineup. Guard Jeff Allen (ankle) is inactive and the Chiefs will move Zach Fulton, who started at center in Week 13, to left guard. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The San Diego Chargers won’t have to worry about Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) in Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs ruled Houston as out, marking the second straight game the All-Pro linebacker will miss after he suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12. Second-year pro Dee Ford should draw the start in Houston’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Even in this day and age of spread offenses and record-shattering performances throwing the football, a team’s success and failure on game day still comes down to the big uglies on the line of scrimmage. Without a strong performance from the offensive line, there isn’t a quarterback alive that can be effective as it’s just about …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday, after sitting out Wednesday’s work in what has become a weekly routine. Otherwise, the rest of the injury report remained the same from Wednesday. Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) headlines a list of players not practicing a second straight day, a group consisting of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) is among five players to not practice Wednesday as the Chiefs prepare for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. Houston, who suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12, was observed without a brace on either knee and he appeared to walk without a limp during the open …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs tweaked the offensive line for a second straight week. Kansas City elevated offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster, a source familiar with the transaction confirmed Tuesday. Terez Paylor of The Kansas City Star reported the news on Pughsley first. In an apparent corresponding move, the Chiefs waived rookie …
OAKLAND – Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (calf) is inactive against the Oakland Raiders. Bailey, who suffered the injury after the bye week, put in a limited practice during the week, but will now miss a fourth straight game. The remaining inactives aren’t a surprise: Quarterback Aaron Murray, outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee), rookie center Mitch Morse (concussion), safety Husain …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Outside linebacker Justin Houston (knee) headlines a quartet of Chiefs players ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Houston suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 12 and did not practice the entire week. Linebacker Dee Ford (back, probable) is expected to start in Houston’s place and the second-year pro has coach Andy Reid’s confidence. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offensive line appears on track to get healthier. Left tackle Eric Fisher (neck) returned to a full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday, while left guard Jeff Allen (ankle) put in a limited practice after not practicing Wednesday. Rookie center Mitch Morse, however, missed a second straight day while recovering from a concussion. Joining …
