The Chiefs were able to get back to the AFC Championship Game last season before falling to the Bengals in overtime.But the team’s defense fell off in some key areas during the regular season. Though Kansas City finished eighth in points allowed, the club was 27th in yards allowed. And the Chiefs were No. 31 [more]
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Chiefs safety Justin Reid nails 65-yard field goal in practice
Justin Reid plays safety for the Chiefs, but he’s a valuable backup kicker.Reid put a ball on the ground using a kicker’s warmup stand and blasted a 65-yard field goal in practice yesterday, clearing the cross bar with room to spare. Granted, he was doing it without a snap, hold and rush, which makes it [more]
Josh Gordon: I’m fighting for a spot just like everybody else
We know that the Chiefs are going to have a different looking wide receiver corps in 2022, but we don’t know whether there will be a place in it for Josh Gordon.Gordon played in 12 games and made seven starts for Kansas City last season, but only caught five passes for 32 yards and a [more]
Chiefs sign Matt Dickerson, cut Shilique Calhoun
The Chiefs waived defensive end Shilique Calhoun from the 90-player roster. They needed the spot for the signing of defensive end Matt Dickerson.The Cardinals cut Dickerson on July 29.Dickerson, an undrafted free agent out of UCLA in 2018, also has spent time with the Titans and Raiders.He has appeared in 18 games, all with the [more]
Patrick Mahomes regrets playing not to lose in second half of AFC Championship Game
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes learned a valuable lesson in the second half of the AFC Championship Game loss to the Bengals: Sometimes when you play not to lose, that makes you lose.Mahomes told Kevin Clark of TheRinger.com that after jumping out to a big early lead, the Chiefs became so focused on playing it safe [more]
Chiefs cut Deandre Baker
Cornerback Deandre Baker is looking for a new team again. The Chiefs cut Baker on Sunday, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.The Chiefs upgraded at the position this offseason by drafting Trent McDuffie, Josh Williams and Jaylen Watson and trading for Lonnie Johnson. Baker had signed an exclusive rights tender to return.The Giants made Baker a [more]
As he tries to get a new contract, Kareem Hunt isn’t participating in team drills
Browns running back Kareem Hunt signed a team-friendly deal in 2020. Currently, he’s not feeling overly friendly toward the team.Per multiple reports, Hunt isn’t participating in team drills while he tries to get a new contract. Hunt spoke openly in June about his desire for a new deal.Josina Anderson of CBSSports.com reports that Hunt currently [more]
Chiefs signing Devin Gray after tryout
The Chiefs are signing receiver Devin Gray to a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.His addition comes after a tryout with the team.He was with the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars this spring, starting eight games. Gray made 25 receptions for 210 yards and two touchdowns. In the USFL title game, Gray caught five of [more]
Dick Vermeil thanks everyone and anyone in his Hall of Fame speech
Dick Vermeil had promised tears in his enshrinement speech. He didn’t cry, though he did get choked up when talking about his wife of 66 years, Carol, and he didn’t stick to the 8-minute time limit.Vermeil, who was elected in the coaching category in the Class of 2022, was the final of the eight inductees [more]
Skyy Moore on learning Chiefs offense: It’s starting to click
The Chiefs’ offensive scheme is not the easiest for a rookie to pick up.But second-round receiver Skyy Moore told reporters on Thursday that everything is becoming easier for him to grasp as he continues through training camp.“It’s starting to click,” Moore said, via John Dixon of ArrowheadPride.com. “I feel like everything in this offense is [more]
Carlos Dunlap: There was mutual interest with Kansas City in my ability and the opportunity to win
Edge rusher Carlos Dunlap elected to sign with the Chiefs after taking a visit with the organization last week.Entering his 13th season, Dunlap spent the vast majority of his career with the Bengals before Cincinnati traded him to Seattle in 2020. After another season with the Seahawks in 2021, Dunlap hit free agency in search [more]
Skyy Moore returns to practice after tweaking hip Tuesday
Chiefs rookie receiver Skyy Moore left practice early Tuesday. He later was diagnosed with a hip injury.Moore, though, was back at practice Wednesday.He walked up the hill under his own power to the indoor practice facility after being injured instead of riding in a cart. Moore later addressed his early departure on social media.“I’m okay,” [more]
Orlando Brown Jr.: I want to finish my career here in Kansas City
Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. officially reported to the team and signed his franchise tender, locking in his $16.7 million salary for the 2022 season.Brown had stayed away from Chiefs training camp for its first several practices after he and the team failed to agree to a long-term extension this summer. But Brown told [more]
Travis Kelce: I don’t plan on playing anywhere else
At the start of training camp, the Chiefs and Travis Kelce agreed to an adjusted contract that gave the tight end more money this season.Kelce is under contract through 2025, but 2022 was the last year of guaranteed money of the extension he signed back in 2020.On Monday, Kelce said he appreciated the Chiefs taking [more]
Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes is OK after getting stepped on during practice
There was a concerning moment at Chiefs practice on Monday, but apparently it was no big deal.Reporters on the Kansas City beat noted quarterback Patrick Mahomes went to the injury tent after pulling up in an 11-on-11 drill. Mahomes then emerged with more tape on his left ankle but participated in the rest of practice, [more]
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