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October 4, 2014
Chiefs trying to right wrongs as Jets visit with hot offense
The Kansas City Chiefs couldn't get out of their own way in a frustrating Week 2 loss in Houston, a litany of penalties, turnovers and miscues last Sunday spoiling their chance of a 2-0 start. Probably made it tough to watch film of the Jets this week, too. New York did just about everything right
Chiefs coach Reid says Charles prognosis is 'all positive'
Chiefs coach Andy Reid called the prognosis of Jamaal Charles ''all positive'' on Wednesday, increasing the likelihood that the injured running back finally will get on the field this weekend. Charles has not played since Week 5 last season, when he tore the ACL in his right knee. Spencer
Watt, Texans defense dominant as Texans beat Chiefs 19-12
When J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans last faced the Kansas City Chiefs the defensive end was so badly hurt he only made it a little more than halfway through the demoralizing 30-0 wild-card playoff loss. Watt was healthy again Sunday and Houston's defense was dominant, setting a franchise record
KeiVarae Russell to Bengals: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly claimed cornerback KeiVarae Russell off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. Rand Getlin of GQ first reported the news...
Chiefs' Peters raises fist during national anthem
Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raised a black-gloved fist during the national anthem before the NFL opener against San Diego, backing up his promise to show support for protests started by Colin Kaepernick. The Seattle Seahawks said last week they planned a demonstration of ''unity'
Chiefs link arms in unity, Marcus Peters raises right fist
As a full-field-sized American flag was unfurled on the turf in front of them and the national anthem began, all players on the Kansas City Chiefs linked arms along their sideline as a "sign of solidarity."
Chargers' Keenan Allen carted off with serious knee injury
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was carted off the field with an apparent injury to his right knee on Sunday, and it didn't look like a minor one. Allen was taken off the field with the Chargers leading the Kansas City Chiefs, 21-3. Keenan Allen (right knee) will not return.
Travis Benjamin, Dontrelle Inman's Fantasy Outlook After Keenan Allen Injury
The San Diego Chargers will need the rest of their receiving corps to step up after Keenan Allen was carted off with a right knee injury against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, per Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune ...
Keenan Allen Injury: Updates on Chargers Star's Knee
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen suffered what appeared to be a knee injury Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs and was carted off the field. It is uncertain if he will return to action...
Source: LB Houston projected back in November
The Chiefs are projecting LB Justin Houston will return in November, nine months after he underwent surgery on a torn ACL in his left knee.
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Chiefs' Charles 'a stretch' to play in opener vs Chargers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chiefs coach Andy Reid says running back Jamaal Charles is ''a stretch'' to play in their season opener against the San Diego Chargers following surgery last season to repair the ACL in his right knee.
Chiefs cut Murray, Hogan while trading 2 to reach NFL limit
Kansas City traded cornerback Marcus Cooper to Arizona and wide receiver Rod Streater to San Francisco for undisclosed selections, part of a series of roster moves that allowed the Chiefs to reach the NFL's 53-man limit for the regular season by Saturday's deadline. The Chiefs also cut quarterbacks
The Chiefs might not have Jamaal Charles for their season opener
Fantasy owners might want to take note
Marcus Cooper to Cardinals
The Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals struck a deal that will send cornerback Marcus Cooper to the Cardinals. The Chiefs announced the deal on Twitter, which includes Kansas City receiving an undisclosed draft pick...
Chiefs' Reid says Jamaal Charles still iffy for opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles remains iffy for the season opener against the Chargers.
Cardinals acquire CB Marcus Cooper from Chiefs after losing two DBs
Ariizona has tried to find a corner to start across from Patrick Peterson
Cardinals acquire CB Marcus Cooper from Chiefs
With cut day approaching, the Cardinals addressed their issues at cornerback with a trade. Arizona acquired cornerback Marcus Cooper from the Chiefs for a 2018 conditional draft pick.
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Chiefs unsure if RB Charles will play in opener
Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles, whose rehab from a torn ACL has gone slower than expected, is iffy for the season opener.
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Jamaal Charles' recovery isn't coming along too quickly
Or at least hope you got Spencer Ware later in the draft. Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged on Friday that Charles, the team's dynamic running back, will need some more recovery time as he returns from ACL surgery. "I think Jamaal is going to need a little time to keep working to get
Reid unsure Jamaal Charles will be ready for opener
Jamaal Charles isn't a calendar year removed from an ACL tear and might not be ready for the Kansas City Chiefs regular season opener versus the Chargers.
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Callahan solid again as Packers fall to Chiefs, 17-7
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Packers coach Mike McCarthy got everything he wanted out of the preseason.
After Nelson and Cobb, a toss-up at receiver for Packers
The Packers' final preseason game on Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs could help sort out the pecking order to catch passes this fall from two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. ''The good news is we have another preseason game to give guys an opportunity to go out there and do it
Chiefs LB Houston (knee surgery) put on PUP list
Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, who is recovering from offseason knee surgery, will miss at least the first six weeks of the season after being placed on the PUP list.
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Chiefs move Houston to PUP list, place Mauga on IR
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Chiefs have placed Justin Houston on the physically unable to perform list and put fellow linebacker Josh Mauga on injured reserve as they trimmed down to the NFL's roster limit.
Justin Houston Injury: Updates on Chiefs Star's Recovery from Knee Surgery
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston has been placed on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to recover from a knee injury. It is uncertain when he will return to action...
Justin Houston (knee) to start 2016 season on PUP
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without Justin Houston for at least six weeks. The pass rusher was placed on the PUP list to start the season after undergoing offseason surgery.
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Chiefs shopping QB Aaron Murray as more cuts loom
After the acquisition of Nick Foles and three preseason games, the Chiefs' quarterback room appears crowded. Kansas City is looking to trade Aaron Murray, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
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Latest News and Speculation Around Knile Davis
With a healthy Jamaal Charles back in the fold, the Kansas City Chiefs have a loaded backfield, and offloading Knile Davis may help alleviate the congestion. Continue for updates...
Chiefs' Eric Berry back in camp, ready to get back to work
Eric Berry insists he left the business side of professional football in the parking lot when the All-Pro safety walked through the doors of the Kansas City Chiefs' practice facility. The Chiefs made Berry their franchise player after his stirring comeback from cancer, then began negotiations on
Eric Berry is all about football on his return to Chiefs
Eric Berry has put the offseason behind him and he's ready to "give you everything I've got on every snap."
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Packers' Nelson doesn't expect to play vs. Chiefs
Packers receiver Jordy Nelson said Sunday that he doesn't expect to play in Thursday's preseason finale at Kansas City.
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Chiefs safety Eric Berry signs franchise tender
Chiefs safety Eric Berry signed his franchise tender and reported to camp Sunday, though he is almost certain to miss Kansas City's preseason finale against Green Bay this week. Berry was given the franchise tag early in the offseason but had not signed the deal, which means he could skip all of
Chiefs' Reid: Berry 'ready to go' after signing deal
After not being able to reach agreement on a multi-year deal, Chiefs safety Eric Berry has signed his 1-year contract and is expected to practice with the team on Monday.
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Eric Berry finally signs franchise tender, will return to Chiefs practice
The NFL's Comeback Player of the Year ends his holdout
Alex Smith and the Chiefs offense look ready for the regular season
Alex Smith had the Chiefs offense clicking as the first team got plenty of work in early against the Bears.
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Chiefs acquire CB Kenneth Acker in trade with 49ers
The trade winds keep blowing around the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers traded cornerback Kenneth Acker to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs announced Saturday.
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Kenneth Acker to Chiefs: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
The Kansas City Chiefs added some starting experience to their secondary Saturday, as they acquired cornerback Kenneth Acker in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers...
Smith, Chiefs look sharp in 23-7 victory over Bears
Alex Smith was sharp in leading three scoring drives in the first half and the Kansas City Chiefs got a 23-7 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Smith completed 20 of 30 passes for 181 yards before Nick Foles came in to start the third quarter. The defense strangled Chicago's
The Chiefs' franchise player finally expected to report to Kansas City
Eric Berry has been avoiding the Chiefs for the past few months
Chiefs' Eric Berry returns, loves football too much to sit out
The Chiefs didn't seem to have any fear that Eric Berry would miss any regular-season time because they know how much football means to him.
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AP source: Chiefs safety Berry reporting to camp Sunday
A person familiar with Eric Berry's plans tells The Associated Press that the All-Pro safety will report to practice Sunday, giving him one preseason game to prepare for the season. Berry was given the franchise tag early in the offseason but has not signed the deal, which means he could skip all
Source: Berry to return to Chiefs on Sunday
Chiefs star safety Eric Berry, who has not yet signed his franchise tag and has missed the entire preseason, plans to return to the team Sunday, according to to ESPN's Adam Schefter and reports.
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Safety Eric Berry reportedly returning to Chiefs this weekend
It appears that Eric Berry's holdout with the Kansas City Chiefs is nearing an end. According to Kansas City Star's Terez Paylor and other media reports, Berry will end his hiatus from the team on Sunday. The Chiefs travel to face the Chicago Bears on Saturday for their third preseason game, which
Eric Berry to return to Kansas City Chiefs next week
Eric Berry will return to the Kansas City Chiefs next week. The safety has sat out training camp after failing to reach a long-term deal last month. Berry should be ready for Week 1.
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Charles, Hali among several Chiefs stars out preseason game
The third preseason game is usually the dress rehearsal for the regular season, the one time in the four-game series when starters play into the third quarter as if the outcome mattered. It will be hard for the Kansas City Chiefs to approach Saturday's game in Chicago that way. Chiefs coach Andy
When will rookie quarterbacks first see the field this season?
Jared Goff might be grounded with the Los Angeles Rams for a bit (AP). Prior to a fourth-quarter drive on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, the early returns from Goff had been slightly cringe-worthy. Case Keenum is what he is, but he's the best option for the Rams right now, and head coach
Chiefs activate veteran LB Hali off PUP list
The Chiefs have activated linebacker Tamba Hali off the physically unable to perform list and he will practice on a limited basis Tuesday.
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Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali off PUP list, begins practicing
The Chiefs took pass rusher Tamba Hali off the physically unable to perform list Monday, though the team said he will practice on a limited basis. Hali had surgery in the offseason on his balky knees, which forced him to miss nearly every practice late last season. Hali has spent training camp working
Alex Smith again sharp for Chiefs in loss to Rams
While he got some pressure from the Rams' defensive front, Alex Smith had another solid game on Saturday against the Rams.
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Repeat offender Bell has NFL suspension reduced
Pittsburgh Steelers player Le'Veon Bell had his suspension reduced by one game after appealing his original four-game ban, the National Football League said on Friday. The three-game suspension means Bell will be eligible to return to the lineup for week four against the Kansas City Chiefs. The
