ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs inside linebacker Josh Mauga started Monday’s practice on the field in full pads. But a groin injury forced the fifth-year pro to leave the field before team-drills. While Mauga left on his own power, he had a noticeable limp before getting in the cart on the passenger side to be taken up the hill to …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The cornerback battle is heating up with four training camp practices remaining. Marcus Cooper and Ron Parker began training camp working with the first-team defense and were listed as the starters on the initial depth chart. They now have company as of Sunday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Cooper, Parker and Sean Smith are rotating with the …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs right cornerback Ron Parker is getting a taste of the glaring spotlight that comes with playing on the edge against wide receivers. The fourth-year pro started the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, but didn’t turn in a memorable performance. He was on the bad end of a 53-yard catch by wide receiver A.J. Green …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs got healthier Saturday, as players who previously missed a good chuck of training camp practices returned. Wide receiver Junior Hemingway, who hasn’t practiced since July 26 with a hamstring injury, was on the field in pads and back to working at the slot with the first-team offense. The Chiefs made an effort to get …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs return to training camp Saturday in St. Joseph, Mo., and should find coach Andy Reid in a good mood. Reid addressed reporters during a Friday afternoon conference call and complimented performances from Thursday night’s 41-39 preseason opening win against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Guys I thought played well,” Reid said, “we really had (tight end …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Big plays from offense, defense and special teams proved the theme in the Chiefs 41-39 preseason opening win over the visiting Cincinnati Bengals. Special teams got the Chiefs going after a sluggish start on offense and facing a 10-0 deficit. Rookie wide receiver Albert Wilson kick started the Chiefs after a 65-yard punt return. “It brought …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The glorious smell of barbecue a mile away from Arrowhead Stadium will fill the air Thursday evening. Indeed, football returns or at least the preseason version when the Chiefs host the Cincinnati Bengals. Still, preseason games are the ultimate tease to the regular season. Established starters see limited action outside of the third preseason game, which …
The Chiefs on Saturday night released the initial depth ahead of the Aug. 7 preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Because the first chart is often fluid, it’s best to remember there’s plenty of training camp left in addition to the four preseason games for numerous battles to settle. Players currently buried on the depth chart, especially at the deep wide …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Another day brings another hamstring injury. Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper left Saturday’s practice after experiencing spasms in his hamstring, coach Andy Reid said. Cooper left Thursday’s practice with a hamstring, but returned Friday before Saturday’s setback. The second-year cornerback joins a bevy of players currently dealing with hamstring injuries, all of whom missed practice. The list includes …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Thursday signed defensive back Steve Gregory, his agent, David Canter, originally announced on Twitter. Reached by telephone, Canter said his client was set to sign with another team when the offer to join the Chiefs arrived. “I think that Kansas City was a better fit for him physically, emotionally and football wise,” Canter …
