— 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 …
— 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 …
— For almost a decade, their divisional rivals have schemed, plotted and made changes — at head coach, quarterback and other positions — to put an end to their dominance. “We’re definitely taking steps in the right direction,” Mahomes said of the Chiefs offense. “Kelce keeps getting better with time, and Taylor can stay around all she wants,” coach Andy …
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, …
Usually, the first wave of NFL free agency features out-of-whack deals, as teams pay prices that don’t match a player’s production due to high demand and limited supply. The 49ers had the best defense in the league last season and didn’t have many weaknesses, but if there was one, it was at defensive tackle. They added one of the best …