KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) put in a full practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Kelce’s upgrade is the only significant change on Thursday’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. The Chiefs list strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) and cornerback Chris Owens (knee) as limited for the second straight day, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list 14 players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Running back Jamaal Charles headlines the list with a back injury, but it doesn’t appear serious when considering the Chiefs list him as a full participant. Quarterback Alex Smith (right shoulder) also put in a full practice, and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL’s apparent desire for more offense has paid off. Teams league-wide combined to score 4,250 points two weeks ago, marking the most points through six weeks of action in NFL history. To put the scoring binge in perspective, the Chiefs currently allow 20.2 points per game entering Week 8, yet rank as the sixth-best defense …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could have strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Berry put in a third straight day of a limited practice and the Chiefs officially list him as questionable, offering a hint of optimism on Berry’s availability. “He actually looks pretty good and he feels pretty good,” coach Andy Reid. “So …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs had good news on Thursday’s injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Wide receiver Junior Hemingway (hamstring) returned to the practice field, albeit in a limited basis, after missing Wednesday’s workout. Hemingway joins strong safety Eric Berry (ankle), tight end Travis Kelce (ribs) and cornerback Sean Smith (groin) as officially listed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list eight players on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) put in a limited practice Wednesday, but his work didn’t come with the first-team defense. “We’re just going to gradually get him back in,” coach Andy Reid said after the morning walk-through. “He’ll …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Third-year pro Jamell Fleming surprisingly drew the start Sunday at left cornerback in place of Marcus Cooper against the San Diego Chargers. Whether there’s an open competition leading to Week 8’s game against the St. Louis Rams or Fleming is the permanent solution remains to be seen. “We’ll see,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said during Monday’s media session. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Strong safety Eric Berry’s return to the starting lineup remains in limbo. The Chiefs list Berry, who suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2, as out for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Berry practiced Monday and Wednesday, but missed the past two days. “He tried it the other day,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have been hammered by injuries this season and another “next man up” scenario present itself entering Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Nickel cornerback Chris Owens (knee) missed a second straight practice Thursday, placing his status in doubt for Week 7. The Chiefs could turn to rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines or cornerback Jamell …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs safety Eric Berry (ankle) did not practice Thursday after working out Monday and Wednesday. The coaching staff was not available after practice, so it remains to be seen if Berry suffered a setback or if the Chiefs are resting him. Those scenarios will likely be addressed Friday when coach Andy Reid addresses the media. Defensive …