4 months ago

Chiefs’ mounting injuries becoming an obstacle on the road to a three-peat

— Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has received several phone calls this season from coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach or someone else in the football operation. “That’s one thing that is different than those other years where — I mean, you’re going to have injuries every year — but we avoided season-enders.” Injury luck has yet to arrive for the Chiefs. “With any player that comes off an injury, or comes to a new team on top of that, it’s going to take some time,” offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said of Humphries. Humphries in a Chiefs jersey pic.twitter.com/0evnZsjDMT — Matt Derrick November 26, 2024 “We’ve played a lot of close games, and all these games down the stretch are going to be super tough for us,” Veach said. “But there was a sense of, ‘Hey, if we can do this and not mortgage our future completely, then let’s try it.’” The Chiefs’ secondary has struggled since Watson’s injury.

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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, 6 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, 4 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

Why the Chiefs are optimistic about re-signing Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — Last week, when the Chiefs were formulating their plans for a potentially seismic offseason, every NFL team received a memo from the league. “That could put Trey back into play.” Yes, the NFL informing teams that the league’s salary cap is projected to rise in 2025 — somewhere between $277.5 million and $281.5 million per club this offseason …

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, 1 week ago

Chiefs’ offseason to-do list: Protect Patrick Mahomes, retain Trey Smith and more

New York Times

— Well before they left the field at the Caesars Superdome, several Chiefs players shared season-ending hugs. One of the wildest statistics of the Chiefs’ dynasty is this: The Chiefs have started a different left tackle in each of their five Super Bowl appearances over the last six years. GO DEEPER Chiefs give Travis Kelce until mid-March to decide NFL …

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 …

Mahomes, Kelce and the Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat faces its toughest challenge vs. the Eagles

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahomes, Kelce and the Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat faces its toughest challenge vs. the Eagles

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are pursuing history and a few of Taylor Swift’s records. It’s a rematch from two years ago when Hurts nearly led the Eagles to a championship only to watch Mahomes snatch it away by rallying Kansas City to a 38-35 win on Harrison Butker’s 27-yard field goal with …

2 months ago

As the Chiefs chase a 3-peat, DeAndre Hopkins and other vets finally get their Super Bowl chance

Associated Press

— DeAndre Hopkins was stuck on a downtrodden team in Tennessee headed for the No. “Words can’t really describe it,” admitted Hopkins, a three-time All-Pro, who had done just about everything in his career but play for a true championship contender. “I never went anywhere where they were talking about the Super Bowl.” Hunt joined the Chiefs under similar circumstances: …

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 …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chiefs to start Carson Wentz at QB against Denver, which would clinch a playoff berth with a win

Associated Press

— The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City, which has already clinched the No. Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced his decision to rest Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday, shortly before they returned to practice from an extended break following their Christmas Day win in Pittsburgh. “It’s …

3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs have QB Patrick Mahomes and WR Hollywood Brown active for their matchup with Texans

Associated Press

— Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was starting and wide receiver Marquise Brown was active for Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans, giving Kansas City arguably its healthiest and most complete offensive lineup of the season. It’s about me finding that balance and seeing where I’m at.” The Chiefs activated Brown from injured reserve on Friday, just over a week after …

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 …

3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs QB Mahomes, WR Marquis Brown expected to play in Saturday matinee against Texans

Associated Press

— Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to play against Houston on Saturday, less than a week after sustaining a high-ankle sprain in a win over Cleveland, and he will likely have wide receiver Marquis Brown available for the first time in a regular-season game. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after a short practice Thursday that Mahomes had looked good …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs will have kicker Harrison Butker but miss left tackle D.J. Humphries for game against Browns

Associated Press

— The Chiefs will have kicker Harrison Butker back after missing four games to knee surgery but will be without left tackle D.J. The Chiefs activated Butker from injured reserve and waived fellow kicker Matthew Wright on Saturday. Wright had kicked the past two games after fill-in Spencer Shrader went on IR with a hamstring injury, going 8 of 9 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs’ off-the-couch additions becoming necessary part of their three-peat drive

New York Times

— In early September, running back Kareem Hunt was on the couch — literally. “All I’ve got to do is go out there on the field and be the best version of myself.” The reason the Chiefs felt Humphries had to start is because Wanya Morris, a second-year player, allowed 11 pressures on 48 pass-blocking snaps the previous week in …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on having to play 3 times in an 11-day span: ‘It’s not a good feeling’

Associated Press

— You can count Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes among those who are not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the coming weeks. Mahomes was asked whether he has ever had three games in such a short span, he replied: “I haven’t in football.” …

4 months ago

Chiefs get Pacheco, Omenihu back for Raiders; Las Vegas without RBs Mattison, White for Black Friday

Associated Press

— Running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu made their long-awaited return to the Kansas City Chiefs in time to face the AFC West-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. “When they’re up and running, we feel pretty strong about who they are and how much they can help us,” Kansas City offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said this week, …

4 months ago

Chiefs active Isiah Pacheco, Charles Omenihu for Black Friday game against the Raiders

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs activated running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu on Thursday, and both are expected to be on the field when the Super Bowl champions play the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. “Charles’ versatility, going inside and out, adds another level of depth to our defense, especially the D-line,” Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones …

4 months ago

Veteran OT D.J. Humphries joins Chiefs after recovering from torn ACL sustained with Arizona

Associated Press

— Veteran offensive tackle D.J. “You can’t remember too many of them that come in to play like that,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said. It’s going to take some time.” It was a busy day of roster moves for the Chiefs, especially given the quick turnaround between their game-winning kick from Spencer Shrader to beat Carolina last Sunday and …

4 months ago

Inside the growth of Noah Gray, the Chiefs’ best offensive role player

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just before halftime on Sunday, the Chiefs were in the midst of another elongated drive. GO DEEPER Chiefs' latest too-close-for-comfort win doesn't sit well in the locker room Gray caught Mahomes’ pass in the end zone, prompting a fist pump from Travis Kelce, the future Hall of Fame tight end. The offensive line did a great job …

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, 1 week ago

Chiefs could have Isiah Pacheco, Charles Omenihu back in time for Sunday’s trip to Carolina

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the rare NFL teams that is getting healthier, and perhaps deeper, as the season progresses. The biggest boost yet for the two-time defending Super Bowl champs could come Sunday, when the Chiefs hope to have running back Isiah Pacheco and pass rusher Charles Omenihu available against Carolina. “We’ll see on both of …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs K Harrison Butker has meniscus surgery in left, non-kicking knee, could be back this season

Associated Press

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had surgery to repair the meniscus in his left, non-kicking knee on Friday, though coach Andy Reid said following practice that the two-time defending Super Bowl champions hope to have him back later this season. “He’s a young guy so his resume isn’t long, but the ones he’s done he’s done a good job with,” Reid …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker on IR, sign Jets’ Spencer Shrader as fill-in: Source

New York Times

The Kansas City Chiefs are placing kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve due to a left knee injury, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. In a corresponding roster move, the Chiefs are signing undrafted rookie kicker Spencer Shrader off the New York Jets’ practice squad as a temporary fill-in for the injured Butker. Shrader, 25, was one of two …

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 …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs get Smith-Schuster, Pacheco and Omenihu back on practice field following injuries

Associated Press

— The Chiefs got three of their key players back from injuries Wednesday when wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster joined running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu on the practice squad ahead of this weekend’s trip to Buffalo. “If it’s up to him, he’s back.” Smith-Schuster’s injury, coupled with earlier injuries to wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice, …

7 months ago

Chiefs sign wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to provide veteran depth ahead of roster cuts

Associated Press

— The Chiefs signed wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster on Monday, reuniting with a veteran wide receiver who helped Kansas City win the Super Bowl two years ago just one day before all NFL teams must reach the 53-player roster limit. He’ll be a key addition for us.” The Chiefs had one of the least-productive wide receiver groups in the NFL …

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, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs hope to extend Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith and keep roster’s core intact

New York Times

— They entered the NFL together, they became starters together and they became two-time champions together. Center Creed Humphrey and right guard Trey Smith have become two of the biggest foundational players for the Kansas City Chiefs, their arrival on the roster in 2021 ushering in the second phase of quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ illustrious career. The last time Mahomes played …

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 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs post-NFL Draft depth chart: Will rookies Xavier Worthy, Kingsley Suamataia start?

New York Times

An argument can be made that sustaining a dynasty in the NFL is more difficult than creating one. GO DEEPER Chiefs’ early draft strategy smartly boiled down to this: Help Patrick Mahomes Offense Quarterback Starter: Patrick Mahomes Reserves: Carson Wentz, Chris Oladokun, Ian Book Let’s remember that Mahomes, unlike at the start of last offseason, is fully healthy and could …

1 year ago

Chiefs trading CB L’Jarius Sneed to Titans for 2025 3rd-round pick, 2024 7th-round swap: Source

New York Times

By Dianna Russini, Mark Puleo, Larry Holder, Nate Taylor and Joe Rexrode The Kansas City Chiefs are trading cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick swap, a league source confirmed. The Chiefs, understandably though, wanted to receive draft picks for Sneed rather than just letting him join another …

1 year ago

Patrick Mahomes works out with his new Chiefs teammate Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown

Daily Mail

Chiefs wide receiver Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown has been spotted working out with his new quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, just a day after signing with Kansas City as a free agent. But after a detour through Arizona, where the Ravens traded him and where Brown spent the past two seasons dealing with nagging injuries and instability at QB, the speedy wide receiver …

1 year ago

The Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ contract for salary cap relief, AP source says

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday, giving the Super Bowl champions some much-needed salary cap space. Backup linebacker Drue Tranquill also signed a three-year, $19 million deal to return before Wednesday’s official start to free agency, and defensive tackle Mike Pennel returned to …

1 year, 1 month ago

Chiefs signing former Bills punter Matt Araiza

New York Times

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing punter Matt Araiza, his sports agency announced Thursday. He has handled himself with grace — JL Sports February 22, 2024 Araiza was a sixth-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2022 but was released following the draft after being named in a lawsuit that alleged he and two former San Diego State teammates gang-raped …

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, 2 months ago

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes to sit regular-season finale against Chargers with AFC West secured

Associated Press

— Patrick Mahomes will sit out the Kansas City Chiefs’ regular-season finale against the Chargers on Sunday in Los Angeles with their eighth straight AFC West title secured and the No. The Chiefs can do no better or worse in their postseason positioning after last week’s win over Cincinnati clinched the division, so coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that Mahomes …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco ruled out again after ‘a cleanup’ surgery on his ailing shoulder

Associated Press

— Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been ruled out of the game in New England after having “a cleanup” surgery on his ailing shoulder, coach Andy Reid said Friday, adding that he expects one of the NFL’s leading rushers to be back next week. “We probably anticipate getting him back next week.” The Chiefs will lean again this week …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs’ Andy Reid ready to move on from controversial Buffalo loss with Patriots up next

Associated Press

— Andy Reid had no interest Wednesday in reliving the Chiefs’ controversial loss to Buffalo last weekend. It’s all about moving forward.” Earlier in the day, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce railed at critics of their struggling offense on his “New Heights” podcast with his brother and Eagles center Jason Kelce. “I think once the game was over, you kind …

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, 6 months ago

Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs set out to repeat as Super Bowl champions

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS EXPECTATIONS: The Lombardi Trophy. All-Pro DT Chris Jones appears to be taking his holdout right into the regular season, DE Charles Omenihu is suspended the first six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, and CB L’Jarius Sneed missed almost all of training camp with a knee injury. NEW FACES: LT Donovan Smith, RT Jawaan Taylor, …

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 …

1 year, 7 months ago

Chiefs 53-man roster projection: Justyn Ross, La’Mical Perine strengthen their cases

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Chiefs vs. Lions in the NFL Week 1 opener. I just hope I can keep going with it.” La'Mical Perine breaks ALL the tackles on his way to the end zone 📺: #CLEvsKC on NFL Network 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/624TrfDUF6 pic.twitter.com/O4LqC4zhxh — NFL August 26, 2023 Wide receivers Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Kadarius …

1 year, 7 months ago

Chiefs’ Andy Reid: ‘no communication’ with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones amid holdout

Associated Press

— Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday there has been no communication with Chris Jones, one day after the All-Pro defensive tackle indicated on social media that his contract holdout could stretch well into the regular season. That’s how it works.” Jones posted a photograph of a chalkboard on social media Tuesday with the message, “If it’s out of your …

1 year, 7 months ago

Chiefs 53-man roster projection: 7 receivers could stick, plus a new name on the D-line

New York Times

— A year ago, the Kansas City Chiefs finished training camp without a significant injury, one of the underrated factors that help them become Super Bowl champions. As expected, Reid conducted another fully padded practice Tuesday, less than 48 hours after the Chiefs’ preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints. GO DEEPER The Chiefs' pass rush is lacking, plus more …

1 year, 7 months ago

Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes will be leaning on new bunch of untested wide receivers

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs allowed wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman to walk away in free agency, and in their place they signed a couple of relative unknowns while taking a gamble on an injury-prone talent and unproven draft pick. “He is super talented and having him be able to move around and do some things that he …

1 year, 10 months ago

Chiefs signing Donovan Smith increases O-line depth and position battles

New York Times

— When he considered his options, Donovan Smith was most intrigued by the one that offered him a resounding opportunity. When the Chiefs hold their first voluntary practice later this month, Smith could be the team’s new left tackle, working alongside star left guard Joe Thuney, star center Creed Humphrey, right guard Trey Smith and new right tackle Jawaan Taylor, …

1 year, 10 months ago

Chiefs’ post-draft depth chart: Perhaps no rookie starters, but position battles aplenty

New York Times

At this point, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, coach Andy Reid and club owner Clark Hunt can look at one another this week and consider many of their offseason goals accomplished. Always had our eye on @RiceRashee11 🍚 pic.twitter.com/9qc10F9kBb — Kansas City Chiefs April 30, 2023 Tight end Projected starter: Travis Kelce Reserves: Blake Bell, Noah Gray, Jody Fortson, Matt …

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