7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sizing up Chiefs’ cornerback competition — the lone position battle in camp

— Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo doesn’t know the answer yet — and in some ways, that’s the fun part. The lone true position battle in Kansas City Chiefs training camp — and no, it’s not at left tackle — is for the second cornerback job, the player opposite All-Pro Trent McDuffie. We’ve just got to find out which one surfaces.” They don't call him Wat's Island for nothing 🤫 @JaylenWatson12 pic.twitter.com/xUvT2qPwFx — Kansas City Chiefs August 6, 2024 If Saturday’s starting lineup is the same as Tuesday’s on-field work, then the player who will get the first opportunity to showcase his skills will be Watson, who was with the projected starters during the long-drive team period. GO DEEPER Chiefs make Butker NFL's highest-paid kicker The Chiefs’ nickel personnel Tuesday included Williams as the third cornerback, which allowed McDuffie to move to the nickel role. GO DEEPER Chiefs hope to extend Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith and keep roster's core intact On this year’s roster, the cornerback who plays most like Sneed — with physicality, press man-to-man coverage skills and length to irritate opposing receivers — is Williams, who in 16 games last season had five pass breakups and 17 tackles.

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Chiefs agree with middle linebacker Nick Bolton on 3-year, $45 million contract, AP source says

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chiefs agree with middle linebacker Nick Bolton on 3-year, $45 million contract, AP source says

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Nick Bolton have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract that keeps the quarterback of their defense out of free agency, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. Bolton’s best season came in 2022, when he made 180 tackles in 17 games while picking off a pair of …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

What’s next for the Chiefs after trading Joe Thuney? Trey Smith extension, new left tackle

New York Times

— Joe Thuney did everything the Chiefs asked of him — and more. Thuney’s reputation reached perhaps an all-time high late last season when he was moved to left tackle — the lineman most responsible for protecting Mahomes’ blind side — to fix the biggest issue with the Chiefs’ roster. That’s all you can do.” GO DEEPER Joe Thuney trade …

1 month ago

Chiefs NFL Draft big board: 20 players to watch in first 3 rounds for positions of need

New York Times

The NFL combine, which begins this week in Indianapolis, is the official start of draft season. The Chiefs still need a left tackle — and potential upgrades or additional depth at defensive tackle, running back, wide receiver, cornerback and maybe even tight end. pic.twitter.com/Bg7wKwGlVf — Nick Baumgardner April 9, 2024 Donovan Ezeiruaku, DE, Boston College The Chiefs need another athletic …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kansas City Chiefs star deletes post saying he won't retire at 28 after Super Bowl disaster

Daily Mail

In the aftermath of a crushing defeat in Super Bowl LIX, a star on the Kansas City Chiefs is dismissing rumors that he might be calling it a career. After a tweet from a fake Adam Schefter account suggested that he might be on the verge of retirement, pass catcher DeAndre Hopkins posted a now-deleted tweet saying that he wasn't …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

After Super Bowl flop, the Chiefs look toward the future with massive changes on the horizon

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Even as the confetti was flying and the Philadelphia Eagles were celebrating their Super Bowl triumph on the field of the Superdome, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs already were thinking about getting back to the big game next year. “It’s if he wants to put in that grind, because it takes it to go out …

2 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs’ defensive failure against the Bills last time will fuel them in the AFC title game

New York Times

— Minutes after their first loss this season, the Chiefs’ mood inside the visitors’ locker room at Highmark Stadium was split. You're hardly the only one The Chiefs’ defenders understand they have to play better against the Bills’ potent offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, in two categories: the fundamentals and on third down. “Three or four mistakes in a …

2 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs defense at full strength for the playoffs with the return of Jaylen Watson

New York Times

— Every prominent member of the Chiefs defense realized something significant last Friday before practice. … We’ll be ready to go.” The veteran who returned to the practice field last week and who is expected to return from injured reserve in time for Saturday’s divisional-round playoff game against the Houston Texans is cornerback Jaylen Watson. pic.twitter.com/0tdSmfasZR — Harold R. Kuntz …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bo Nix, Broncos shut out Chiefs to clinch playoff date with Bills: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Nick Kosmider, Nate Taylor and Chris Licata The Denver Broncos galloped past the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, securing a decisive 38-0 home win and punching their ticket to the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. With Kansas City resting most of its starters, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones, Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs saving their best for the playoffs, so blowout loss in Denver doesn’t hurt

New York Times

The Chiefs couldn’t leave Denver on Sunday night because of the winter storm that draped Kansas City in ice and snow, but they did accomplish what was at the top of their priority list against the Broncos in their regular-season finale. Coach Andy Reid was able to rest his best players — quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, pass …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs give huge Travis Kelce update ahead of Week 18 showdown in Denver against the Broncos

Daily Mail

The Kansas City Chiefs have hinted that a number of key starters, including Travis Kelce, will miss Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. It means coach Andy Reid doesn't need to risk any of his key players for their final game of the regular season against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Travis Kelce and a host of Chiefs starters are …

3 months ago

Happy holiday for Chiefs, who wrap up AFC’s No. 1 seed with dominant win in Pittsburgh

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — One by one, each player on the Chiefs exited the field Wednesday afternoon and walked along the left wall inside the bowels of Acrisure Stadium. Before they entered the visitors’ locker room, many of the Chiefs smiled and said two words with glee: “Merry Christmas!” Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ best pass rusher who didn’t play because of a …

3 months ago

Chiefs breeze past Steelers to secure AFC top seed with Christmas win: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Nate Taylor, Mike DeFabo and Cale Clinton The Kansas City Chiefs played one of their most complete games of the season on Christmas Day, handling business against the Steelers in a 29-10 win on the road. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense failed to score more than 30 points once again, but their 389 total yards were Kansas City’s …

3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expects to play vs. Texans in matchup of AFC West and South champions

Associated Press

— Texans coach Demeco Ryans was asked early in the week, long before anybody knew the severity of Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain, if he expected the Chiefs quarterback to play against them Saturday. Mahomes was able to practice this week after hurting his ankle late in last week’s victory over Cleveland, and all signs point to him being on the …

Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown returns to practice following shoulder surgery, AP Source says

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown returns to practice following shoulder surgery, AP Source says

Hindustan Times

— The Kansas City Chiefs are opening the practice window for wide receiver Marquise Brown, who has been on the injured list since hurting his shoulder in their preseason opener, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. I can't give you a date.” Brown took part in the entire offseason program with Kansas City, even …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes could have new blindside protector when he faces Chargers on Sunday night

Associated Press

— Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes could have a new blindside protector when he faces the Chargers on Sunday night. And after one particularly poor stretch in Friday’s 19-17 win over Las Vegas, Reid and Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Hecht made the relatively drastic decision to move All-Pro guard Joe Thuney out to tackle and insert Mike Caliendo at the …

4 months ago

Chiefs must solve left tackle problem, protect Patrick Mahomes after scare from Raiders

New York Times

— For the first time this season, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ended a play by taking his frustration out on the ball. “We know we have a long ways to go,” Mahomes said after the Chiefs’ 19-17 victory. He later added: “I praise the crowd, man.” GO DEEPER NBC, Peacock announce EA Sports Madden NFL alt-cast The game’s lone turnover …

4 months ago

Chiefs’ latest too-close-for-comfort win doesn’t sit well in the locker room

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Each facial expression late Sunday afternoon illustrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ collective reaction to another closer-than-it-should’ve-been win, this time over the Carolina Panthers. The Chiefs’ offensive line — in particular Taylor and left tackle Wanya Morris — was overwhelmed at times by the Panthers’ pass rush and struggled to execute its protection plan for Mahomes. Since neither …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs-Bills matchup features coaches with long-lasting bond of mutual respect

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — In Kansas City this week, Chiefs coach Andy Reid answered a question about his Bills counterpart Sean McDermott by noting they’re both redheads. “It’s fun to see his true personality come out.” This is what amounts to trash-talking as Josh Allen and the AFC East-leading Bills prepare to host Patrick Mahomes and the undefeated Chiefs on …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

DeAndre Hopkins could be the best-ever midseason acquisition by Chiefs GM Brett Veach

New York Times

— Looking back just three weeks later, the Chiefs’ first practice with receiver DeAndre Hopkins has proved to be one of the season’s most significant days. Three key members of the Chiefs’ brain trust — general manager Brett Veach, coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes — watched every Hopkins move that day, his first repetitions just 36 hours after he …

Chiefs Dominate Bucs, Secure 8-0 Lead in Thrilling Game

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs Dominate Bucs, Secure 8-0 Lead in Thrilling Game

Associated Press

The Kansas City Chiefs secured a thrilling 30-24 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that showcased the team's resilience and adaptability. Despite trailing throughout the game, the Chiefs staged a remarkable comeback in overtime, securing the win with a last-minute touchdown. Patrick Mahomes's stellar performance, with 291 passing yards and three touchdowns, proved to be the key …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs move to 5-0 as Saints’ offensive woes continue: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Nate Taylor, Larry Holder and Jenna West Saints vs. Chiefs live updates: Highlights, analysis, how to watch and TV channel The Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated season improved to 5-0 in a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. GO DEEPER Saints' Carr out multiple games with oblique injury Smith-Schuster steps up for Chiefs …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

What I’m seeing from the Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes, offense adjusting to injuries

New York Times

— On paper, the Chiefs’ place in the NFL standings isn’t surprising. In Monday’s prime-time game, when the Chiefs host the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be without his top three skill-position teammates not named Travis Kelce — veteran receiver Marquise Brown, running back Isiah Pacheco and leading receiver Rashee Rice. “Like I did with Xavier on that …

6 months ago

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice carted off, ruled out with knee injury vs. Chargers

New York Times

Rashee Rice, the Chiefs’ leading receiver, was carted back to the locker room and quickly ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a right knee injury. “We will hope for the best.” Coming into Sunday, Rice’s 24 receptions, 288 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns lead all Chiefs players. Rice first emerged as a preferred receiving …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs 53-man roster projection: Questions remain at running back, cornerback

New York Times

— One preseason game and 15 training camp practices give us a pretty nice sample to determine who is doing enough so far to belong on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 53-man roster. The Chiefs lost their first exhibition game Saturday to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the game still provided a good indication of the team’s depth chart. GO DEEPER Chiefs …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chiefs looking for cornerback depth options at training camp

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs know what they have with their No. “We certainly miss LJ, but somebody’s got to step up there and take that,” Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said. “It’s good for the young guys to get some reps in there,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “It’s a lot of guys mixing in there, but somebody’s got …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

How NFL’s new kickoff rules could lead Chiefs to use Harrison Butker less often

New York Times

— For Andy Reid, one of the most fascinating parts of the Kansas City Chiefs’ voluntary practice Thursday wasn’t when he was observing Patrick Mahomes, arguably the NFL’s best quarterback. Then, Reid and Toub watched safety Justin Reid, a seven-year veteran, kick the ball toward one of two returners, his result not that different from Butker’s. “He’s an extra guy …

11 months ago

Chiefs address biggest concerns in NFL draft with selections of wide receiver and offensive tackle

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs had two distinct holes on their roster as they headed into the offseason. The Chiefs’ GM moved up modestly in the first round to take Texas burner Xavier Worthy, instantly upgrading what was one of the league’s worst wide receiving corps last year, then made another minor trade-up in Round 2 to take BYU’s Kingsley …

11 months, 1 week ago

The Chiefs’ Rashee Rice, facing charges from Texas car crash, will participate in offseason work

Associated Press

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is facing charges that include aggravated assault as a result of a sports car crash in Texas, would participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program beginning this week. Dallas police allege that Rice, the Chiefs’ top wide receiver last season, and a friend, Theodore Knox, were driving at …

1 year, 1 month ago

Chiefs’ offseason to-do list starts with L’Jarius Sneed and Chris Jones

New York Times

— The offseason had already begun for the Kansas City Chiefs last week, even as the players and coaches were being cheered by adoring fans during the city’s parade for the Super Bowl LVIII champions. Bring back L’Jarius Sneed Yes, Jones is the better player, but Sneed is the Chiefs’ most fascinating unrestricted free agent. But if negotiations don’t progress …

1 year, 1 month ago

Chiefs will likely be short-handed when they play 49ers in the Super Bowl

Associated Press

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Kansas City Chiefs could be without three key players when they play the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s Super Bowl. “He’s been practicing, and we’ll see whether he’s up or not.” Also, Reid wasn’t optimistic running back Jerick McKinnon or guard Joe Thuney would play. “That’s stuff we’ve got to do a lot better at.” EXPANDING …

1 year, 2 months ago

Travis Kelce: Chiefs coach Andy Reid admits no final decision has been made on tight end ahead of Chargers game despite ruling out several starters for regular-season finale

Daily Mail

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid plans to rest a number of his starters against the LA Chargers this weekend, though he is still yet to decide whether Travis Kelce will be one of them. As a result, Reid has already confirmed that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be rested ahead of their playoff campaign, and on Friday he …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs’ pass rush is more than the front 4. Steve Spagnuolo attacks QBs from all angles

New York Times

— Nick Bolton, the Kansas City Chiefs’ middle linebacker, has spent half the season on the sideline. “I get a little jealous, man,” Bolton said Sunday, smiling after the Chiefs’ 27-17 victory against the New England Patriots. Those guys work hard at it, the craft of timing up the blitzes and owning the leverage to try to keep the quarterback …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs put struggling WR Skyy Moore on injured reserve with knee problem

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Skyy Moore on injured reserve Monday, ending what had been a disappointing second season for the 2022 second-round draft pick. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said earlier in the day that Moore had some swelling in his knee, which caused him to play limited snaps during Sunday’s 27-17 win in New England. The …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs wide receivers cost them another game as season-long storyline continues

Associated Press

— It was easy to forget amid all the grumbling about officials Sunday night, when Kansas City had a go-ahead touchdown pass against the Buffalo Bills called back by penalty in a 20-17 defeat, that the Chiefs had put themselves in such a dire predicament. He was whistled for a false start, miscommunicated with Patrick Mahomes on a pass that …

1 year, 3 months ago

Banged-up Chiefs defense must tighten up against play-action passes

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Chiefs vs. Patriots. “We’ve got to hone in on that part of our game.” When evaluating the unit’s performance, Spagnuolo said the Chiefs didn’t force the Packers into enough third-down snaps — they finished with 10 — that started as a clear disadvantage for the opposing offense. We have trust in Mike to do …

1 year, 4 months ago

Defensive about-face and Russell Wilson’s return to form have Broncos heading toward playoff race

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton thought he had a first-quarter interception of Josh Allen on Monday night but his momentum had carried him way out of bounds. Nickel cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian ripped the ball out of the arms of Bills running back James Cook and recovered it on Buffalo’s opening snap, setting up Denver’s opening field goal. Wilson’s …

1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs unable to pull off the seemingly impossible by overcoming five turnovers in loss to Broncos

News 18

: Every few years, an NFL team does the seemingly impossible by winning a game despite turning the ball over five times. So hard that not even the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, with their reigning MVP quarterback, could pull off the feat against Denver on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes lost a fumble and threw a pair of interceptions, …

1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs unable to pull off the seemingly impossible by overcoming five turnovers in loss to Broncos

Associated Press

— Every few years, an NFL team does the seemingly impossible by winning a game despite turning the ball over five times. So hard that not even the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, with their reigning MVP quarterback, could pull off the feat against Denver on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes lost a fumble and threw a pair of interceptions, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Charles Omenihu’s Kansas City debut was just what he and the Chiefs needed

New York Times

— The second-down play in the middle of the second quarter Sunday was the ideal snap for the Kansas City Chiefs’ projected best pass rushers. Next to pass rusher Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ best defender, was defensive end Charles Omenihu, the team’s biggest defensive free-agent acquisition. “Getting the sack was probably the happiest moment of my career — doing it …

1 year, 5 months ago

Rushing more from the edge, Chiefs’ Chris Jones is dominating, and more help is on the way

New York Times

— Don’t call him a defensive tackle. In fact, Jones has played more snaps this season on the edge — 120, according to Pro Football Focus and TruMedia — than from the interior of the Chiefs’ defensive line. Jones also played 916 snaps — 80 percent of the unit’s total snaps — the most among Chiefs defensive linemen. He’s definitely …

1 year, 5 months ago

Chiefs struggling to get production from young group of wide receivers

Associated Press

— Patrick Mahomes stood in the pocke t for what seemed an eternity and, after finally giving up on finding anybody downfield, the Chiefs quarterback tucked the ball and ran for a crucial first down against the New York Jets. “The beauty of our offense,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said Thursday, “is that we’ve got a lot of different …

1 year, 6 months ago

How cornerback Trent McDuffie emerged as the Chiefs’ second-best defender

New York Times

— Just minutes after the Kansas City Chiefs’ second game of the season, amid all the commotion and organized chaos inside the visitors locker room, Dave Merritt, the team’s defensive backs coach, made a rather bold statement. GO DEEPER Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs happy to 'get the whole offense going' in blowout of Bears McDuffie, a second-year player, enters this week …

1 year, 6 months ago

What Steve Spagnuolo is doing to get most out of ‘young and hungry’ Chiefs defense

New York Times

— As a group, the Kansas City Chiefs defenders know their job is not always finished after a successful stop on third down — especially when the opposing offense has the ball past midfield. In the Chiefs’ 17-9 win, the team’s last two defensive snaps featured dime personnel, the six defensive backs featuring three cornerbacks and three safeties. It's mostly …

1 year, 6 months ago

How Chris Jones dominated in limited action to give the Chiefs what they needed

New York Times

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A tour of the Kansas City Chiefs’ locker room at EverBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon felt similar to when people visit a world-class art museum. GO DEEPER Chiefs' Taylor struggles with 5 penalties vs. Jaguars “He makes us 1,000 percent better, if I’m being honest, just his presence on the field,” linebacker Nick Bolton said. pic.twitter.com/qqfepRyzXG — …

1 year, 6 months ago

Chiefs optimistic TE Travis Kelce, DT Chris Jones will be back available Sunday in Jacksonville

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs are trending toward having their two All-Pros on Sunday in Jacksonville. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that tight end Travis Kelce, who hyperextended his knee in practice last week, has been progressing in his recovery. “Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he’s really developed into a …

1 year, 6 months ago

Chiefs begin NFL title defense against Lions on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium

Associated Press

— Just about everyone in the Kansas City Chiefs locker room has moved past their latest Super Bowl triumph by this point, turning their focus toward the Detroit Lions in Thursday night’s NFL opener and the prospect of becoming the first repeat NFL champions in nearly two decades. “It was a really good four days of work for us and …

1 year, 6 months ago

All-Pro DT Chris Jones fails to report to Chiefs for start of regular-season game prep

Associated Press

— Chris Jones did not report to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to begin preparing for their season opener against Detroit, making it highly unlikely that the All-Pro defensive tackle will play against the Lions on Thursday night. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said last week communication with Jones’ representatives picked up after a long impasse ahead of the …

1 year, 6 months ago

Chiefs GM hopeful that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones reports by opener next week

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs have picked up communication with Chris Jones and his representatives in recent days, and general manager Brett Veach is optimistic the All-Pro defensive tackle will be on the field when the Super Bowl champions kick off the NFL regular season against Detroit next week. “We’re just going to keep working on this thing,” Veach said …

1 year, 7 months ago

Chiefs’ trade on cutdown day another sign they could start the season without Chris Jones

New York Times

— The Kansas City Chiefs knew their strengths and weaknesses entering Tuesday, the NFL’s cutdown day when rosters must be trimmed to 53 players. Before acquiring Farrell, the Chiefs had only one defensive tackle whose contract doesn’t end after the 2023 season: Coburn. GO DEEPER Why Chiefs coach Andy Reid runs the NFL's hardest training camp Ross makes the cut …

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