The weekend mailbag features discussions on contract extensions, injury updates and more with training camp kicking off in less than a week. @HerbieTeope when can we expect some of our cap spaces to be used towards long-term deals? — Alex Whitaker (@08Ajw) July 17, 2014 Indeed, this is the literal million-dollar question following the release of cornerback Brandon Flowers on …
Rookies and quarterbacks report to St. Joseph, Mo., on Sunday, July 20 followed by the veterans on Wednesday, July 23. The Chiefs will conduct three morning practices open to the media on July 21-23 before having the first practice open to the public on July 24. And once the entire team is together, training camp will transform into a battlefield for …
The month-long break between the conclusion of mandatory minicamp and the start of training camp signals the only true offseason period of the NFL. With organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp in the books, the Chiefs have an opportunity to recharge batteries before rookies and quarterbacks report for training camp on July 20 in St. Joseph, Mo. The Chiefs will …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back De’Anthony Thomas’ return to minicamp on Tuesday started off well, as he looked quick and displayed burst. But in near 90 degree temperatures, Thomas eventually left the field late in practice with what the team said was an illness. Prior to departing, he was observed sitting in the shade with a towel over his …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday kicked off a three-day mandatory minicamp without two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Justin Houston. Houston’s absence isn’t excused, which means the Chiefs can levy a fine for each day missed in accordance with Article 42, Section 1 (a) (ix), Exhibit A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. By missing Day One of minicamp, Houston …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs hold a mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday through Thursday before the players take a break ahead of training camp in July. The last period in Phase Three of the league’s offseason workout program offers the coaching staff a chance to reinforce to players what has been learned in the past 10 days of voluntary organized …
The week started with the arrest of cornerback Sean Smith, who was cited for an alleged DUI early Monday morning, and then four straight days of organized team activities (OTAs) ahead of next week’s mandatory minicamp. But even with football in the air, the biggest splash came arrived Friday afternoon less than an hour after Chiefs coach Andy Reid held …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday closed out 10 days of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) and now shift focus to next week’s minicamp. “I appreciate the work of the guys,” coach Andy Reid said. “They’ve had a good camp so far. They busted their tail and done everything we’ve asked of them.” Players return to the field …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s an area on offense that has become increasingly difficult to ignore as the Chiefs have gone through voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). And that’s the rapport between quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, an attribute coach Andy Reid touched on last week when discussing Smith’s maturation in the system. “I think he’s more …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs defensive end Mike DeVito knows a thing or two about making the transition from playing football at a smaller college to the NFL. The eighth-year pro signed as an undrafted free agent out of Maine with the New York Jets in 2007 where he spent six seasons before joining the Chiefs last year as a …
