KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs signed a familiar name to replace linebacker Nico Johnson, who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday. Johnson, the Chiefs’ fourth-round pick in 2013, was signed to the Chiefs practice squad before the start of the regular season after being waived on Aug. 30. The Bengals signed Johnson to its active roster. “We wish him …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Draft picks aren’t guaranteed to make an NFL active roster. Chiefs linebacker Nico Johnson discovered that harsh reality on Aug. 30 when the team waived him as part of the roster trimmings to meet the 53-man roster. “It was surprising,” Johnson said. “It made me understand the business side more because it’s more of a personnel …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs need a Plan B, and the team needs it fast to recover from the stunning loss of two defensive starters. “(Outside linebacker) Derrick Johnson and (defensive end) Mike DeVito ruptured their Achilles tendon,” coach Andy Reid announced after Sunday’s 26-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The injuries are potentially season ending. Johnson, a 10th-year …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs roll out a new look on the offensive line when the 2014 regular season kicks off Sunday. Rookie Zach Fulton is set as the starting right guard, recently signed Mike McGlynn starts at left guard and Jeff Allen moves to right tackle. Allen, who started 27 games at left guard since the 2012 season, said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The script shouldn’t have read this way. Linebacker Josh Mauga endured not one, but two straight season-ending injuries in 2013 (back) and 2012 (torn pectoral) with the New York Jets. He had to watch the game he loved from afar. And despite the promise he offered as an as undrafted free agent out of Nevada in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Familiar faces were among the players signed Sunday to the Chiefs’ 10-man practice squad. Various sources confirmed with ChiefsSpin.com early Sunday afternoon the Chiefs signed guard Ricky Henry, wide receivers Fred Williams and Darryl Surgent, and defensive end Kona Schwenke. Meanwhile, fullback Jordan Campbell posted an Instagram photo of himself signing his practice squad contract. Henry, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Virtually every initial 53-man rosters brings surprises, and Saturday’s 22 moves showed a few. The Chiefs’ cut downs included the release of 17 players: Safety Jonathon Amaya, safety Malcolm Bronson, fullback Jordan Campbell, defensive lineman Dominique Hamilton, wide receiver Mark Harrison, guard Ricky Henry, linebacker Alonzo Highsmith, linebacker Nico Johnson, defensive tackle Kyle Love, cornerback Justin …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday made 22 transactions to trim the roster to meet the NFL-mandated 53-man roster deadline. The Chiefs waived 17 players, placed quarterback Tyler Bray (ankle, knee) and wide receiver Kyle Williams (shoulder) on injured reserve, designated defensive end Mike Catapano (illness) to the reserve/non-football injury list and moved wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and …
Forget the final score from Thursday night’s preseason game because this was about evaluation. Was the 34-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers ugly? Of course, but the contest was devoid of starters for the most part, especially on offense. A win is always nice, but the goal entering the preseason finale was to allow the coaching staff a look at mostly backups …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Competition and evaluation are two areas the Chiefs will focus on considering starters aren’t expected to play Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Players on the roster bubble have a final opportunity to show the coaching staff they belong days ahead of key events: • Saturday, Aug. 30: Final roster …
