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There’s still three months before the 2018 regular season kicks off, so minor injuries at this time of year aren’t all that concerning. Still, no fan wants to hear about a star player, like Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, suffering a setback. The track star and standout playmaker routinely flies by the opposition […]

For the second team this NFL offseason, Kansas City Chiefs star running back Kareem Hunt has been accused of getting into an altercation. According to TMZ Sports, Hunt was in Put In Bay, Ohio over the weekend partying at a resort. On Sunday morning Hunt got into a verbal altercation with another resort guest. According […]

The Chicago Bears hired Matt Nagy away from the Kansas City Chiefs this NFL offseason, but that doesn’t mean that Nagy is going to stray too far away from his roots with the Chiefs. Nagy did a good job of getting the most out of the Alex Smith in his time with the Chiefs, and […]

Heading into his second season in the league, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has the opportunity in front of him to cement his role as the long-term starter for the franchise. At this point, he is still an unproven talent that the Chiefs are hoping can show promise and potential in his rookie campaign. […]

Kansas City Chiefs star running back Kareem Hunt took the league by storm in his rookie campaign this past season where he finished as the leading rusher that garnered him the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. In his first official offseason in the league, Hunt has honed in on improving his ability to […]

The Alex Smith era of the Kansas City Chiefs is officially over. The team didn’t waste any time after their 2017 campaign was over as they promptly parted ways with Smith by trading the veteran quarterback to the Washington Redskins which paved the way for Patrick Mahomes to be the starter for the foreseeable future. […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has never returned a kick in the NFL. However, that did not stop him from partaking in the special teams drills during organized team activities. Kansas City has never been shy about looking into all their options on special teams. According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, it appears Watkins was […]

The Kansas City Chiefs kickstarted the offseason by trading long-time starting quarterback Alex Smith in favor of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Unfortunately, Mahomes has seemingly gotten off to a rough start at organized team activities. Despite his struggles, head coach Andy Reid admits the staff has been throwing a lot at the young gunslinger. That said, Reid […]

The Oakland Raiders added more fuel to their already fiery rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs after they signed Chiefs great Derrick Johnson this offseason. Raiders coach Jon Gruden believes Johnson’s addition will be a huge game-changer for the team’s defense. “We feel like we have solidified the middle of our defense big time,” Gruden […]

Ninety-seven was the all-important number for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill last year as it pertained to Madden NFL 18. It’s the number that represented his speed in the only NFL video-game simulation on the market. Hill, one of the fastest players in all the land, wasn’t too pleased with the number. In […]

Earlier this week, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway made headlines by calling the Los Angeles Chargers the team to beat in the AFC West this upcoming season. The Chargers had finished just short of winning the division last season, but the momentum and foundation that the team has built on both sides of the […]

There has been a big push the last few years from current and former NFL players to let marijuana, instead of painkillers, be allowed as a way to help the body recover. A lot of former players have talked about how helpful marijuana has been for them, but for former Kansas City Chiefs star Christian Okoye, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are starting fresh at the quarterback position after trading veteran Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins during the offseason. The team will now go with Patrick Mahomes under center for the foreseeable future with the Texas Tech product proving to head coach Andy Reid and company he could be the next face […]

After 13 years with the Kansas City Chiefs, Derrick Johnson moved on this NFL offseason and signed with the division rival, Oakland Raiders. Many questioned why he would trade in the red for the silver and black, but for him the answer is simple, he wants a championship. “The main reason I’m still playing ball […]

Earlier this week, it was reported that the Cleveland Browns were trading tight end Randell Telfair to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for one of their linebackers Dadi Nicolas. Friday’s daily transaction wire for the NFL states that’s not the case anymore. The teams have called off the trade but there was no given reason […]

Derrick Johnson has decided to join his old rivals in the AFC West. The former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker has agreed to stay in the division and join the Oakland Raiders, according to Michael Silver of NFL Network. The Raiders have agreed to terms with former Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson @nflnetwork @AroundTheNFL — Michael Silver […]

The Kansas City Chiefs recently drafted Kahlil McKenzie, Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie’s son. And now, the Raiders might have some retaliation planned for their fierce AFC West rivals. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Raiders are set to bring in former Chiefs great, linebacker Derrick Johnson, for a free-agent visit. The Chiefs opted […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is now finished. Pack your bags and get out of Dallas. Although Day 3 is usually the least eventful, there were still some very good players on the board when the Carolina Panthers kicked off the fourth round. Here are the 10 best selections from the draft’s final day: 10. Da’Shawn […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been busy re-tooling their defense this offseason. It is no secret that they decided to go in a much more youthful direction with the departure of linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Tamba Hali. However, general manager Brett Veach feels their younger players are more than up to the task. Among […]

In honor of 4/20 this weekend, Bleacher Report ran a feature story called B/R x 4/20 in which they interviewed 12 retired athletes over a two-month span about their experiences with marijuana during their careers. One former NFL player that was interviewed happened to be defensive lineman Shaun Smith, who played nine seasons in the league with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had kickstarted the NFL offseason with a number of splash moves. As a result, this new Chiefs team will feature a much more youthful look moving forward. Not surprisingly, they will need to build through the draft in the coming years if they are to maintain their playoff expectations. According to Terez Paylor […]

With less than two minutes left in the first half and the Kansas City Chiefs up 14-3 on the Tennessee Titans in the 2018 AFC Wild Card Playoffs, Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce suffered a concussion on a 12-yard reception and was unable to return to the game. The Chiefs would eventually score on that […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to sign former Arizona Cardinals running back Kerwynn Williams on a one-year deal, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Former #AZCardinals RB Kerwynn Williams is signing a 1-year deal with the #Chiefs, source said. He had multiple options, but liked the fresh start KC represented. Williams, 26, was a former […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big-time decision this offseason after parting ways with longtime franchise quarterback Alex Smith. As a result, they will now be moving forward with quarterback Patrick Mahomes under center. There is plenty of pressure surrounding Mahomes as the new franchise quarterback. However, head coach Andy Reid said during an appearance on PFT Live with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs officially kickstarted the offseason by parting ways with their longtime franchise quarterback Alex Smith. They have since handed the reigns over to second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is still relatively green when it comes to playing experience. However, head coach Andy Reid said during an appearance on the NFL Network that he has […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have continued to add pieces to the puzzle this offseason to build around second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The front office has already added a huge offensive weapon for him in wide receiver Sammy Watkins on a three-year, $48 million deal. Kansas City has a clear plan of action to present Mahomes with […]

Following the first few days of the free agency period, the market has begun to thin out with several of the top players signing new deals. The Kansas City Chiefs have been one of the more active teams looking to add players to the mix over this offseason. In the process, Kansas City has moved […]

It is no secret that the Seattle Seahawks are in the midst of a complete roster overhaul this offseason. As a result, running back Thomas Rawls is among the notable players that Seattle has parted ways with. The Seahawks decided not to tender Rawls this week. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, he has already met with the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs shifted gears at the quarterback position this offseason, moving on from Pro Bowl quarterback Alex Smith by trading him to the Washingon Redskins. This has effectively handed the reins of the starting job to the second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. However, the team had not addressed who would be his backup, as there […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a huge splash move to bolster their offense in free agency with the addition of wide receiver Sammy Watkins on a three-year, $48 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. It brings another proven talent into the mix to help continue to push the franchise in the right direction. This also […]

The Washington Redskins made a move no one saw coming back in January by agreeing to acquire veteran quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City received cornerback Kendall Fuller and a third-round pick in this year NFL Draft. On Thursday, the Redskins signed Smith to a contract extension after making the trade […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign linebacker Anthony Hitchens to a deal worth $9 million per year. This is according to Ian Rapoport. Rapoport broke the news on the meanest streets there is (Twitter): The #Chiefs are now adding a big weapon on defense: They plan to sign former #Cowboys LB Anthony Hitchens […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will sign former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins. This is according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter broke the news on the mean streets of Twitter: When free agency opens Wednesday, former Rams’ WR Sammy Watkins intends to sign with the KC Chiefs, source tells ESPN. — […]

Twelve fantastic seasons playing in Arrowhead Stadium has put veteran pass-rushing extraordinaire Tamba Hali in the upper class of the league. There will be no 13th season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Kansas City Chiefs are releasing the 34-year-old EDGE man prior to free agency. Chiefs are releasing Tamba Hali, per source. — […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have decided to undergo a pretty extensive— but not complete — transformation despite winning back to back division titles. The latest piece of the change came Monday when they decided to let safety Ron Parker go. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport broke the news. The #Chiefs are releasing S Ron Parker […]

The Kansas City chiefs kickstarted the offseason by trading quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. As a result, the keys to the franchise have officially been handed over to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The move may have come as a bit of a shocker considering Smith’s success in recent years. But according to Charean Williams of Pro […]

Following a nearly 10-year absence from the NFL, Jon Gruden has hopped back into the league with an opportunity to be the head coach of the Oakland Raiders. It was a long-awaited move that many envisioned him getting back into the mix at some point since his last coaching gig. Gruden has already instilled a […]

In the wake of the questionable trade that sent star cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams, it was revealed in an article today by longtime Sports Illustrated writer Peter King that the Chiefs called every single team in the NFL and only got any interest from three of […]

It has been several days since the Los Angeles Rams made the big splash move of acquiring Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs. The front office was able to bring in one of the game’s premier defensive players to immediately upgrade their secondary for the 2018 season at a limited cost. […]