The status of contract negotiations for quarterback Alex Smith and outside linebacker Justin Houston remains unknown as training camp nears. The pair are currently in the final years of respective contracts and scheduled to hit the free-agent market in 2015 unless the Chiefs extend their deals. Beyond Smith and Houston, however, other major contract discussions are sure to surround a …
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. – It’s becoming an annual occurrence with a projected top draft prospect sliding while waiting in the green room at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. And the 2014 NFL Draft proved no different on Thursday night, putting Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel within a pick of the Chiefs at No. 23. But the Cleveland …
In a televised atmosphere normally expected of a Fantasy Football draft, the first-ever Pro Bowl draft concluded Wednesday following a two-night selection process. And the results showed 10 Chiefs players split evenly between the two teams. Joining running back Jamaal Charles, a co-captain, on “Team Sanders” are left tackle Branden Albert, defensive tackle Dontari Poe, linebacker Tamba Hali and safety Eric …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs continue to send players to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Inside linebacker Derrick Johnson has been added to Pro Bowl roster, the Chiefs announced on Twitter. Congrats to #Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson who has been added to the Pro Bowl roster to replace injured #49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman — Kansas City Chiefs (@KCChiefs) January 20, …
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 …
Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has been named one of four Pro Bowl team captains, the NFL announced Thursday. Charles will be paired with Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt for one team, while New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and St. Louis defensive end Robert Quinn captain the other team. The NFL is holding a draft-style selection process this …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs entered 2013 in transition with new leadership under general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid. Success was eventually expected given their respective track record, but did anybody truly see this coming so fast? Dorsey and Reid worked magic to improve a team that finished a dismal 2-14 in 2012 en route to an …
INDIANAPOLIS – The Chiefs will be at full strength at the outside linebacker positions for Saturday’s Wild Card matchup against the Colts. Tamba Hali, who entered the weekend as questionable with a knee injury, is not listed among the inactives and will reunite with Justin Houston, who hasn’t played since Week 12. Hali was on the field pregame stretching and …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The road to Super Bowl XLVIII begins Saturday, as the Chiefs (11-5, No. 5 seed) take on the Indianapolis Colts (11-5, No. 4 seed) at Lucas Oil Stadium for the first game of Wild Card Weekend. It’s also a rematch from Week 16, where the Colts defeated the Chiefs 23-7 at Arrowhead Stadium. Still, the second …
