Kansas City signs guard Ryan Lilja in move to upgrade woeful offensive line
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:49:20 PDT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With one move, the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward bolstering a shaky offensive line and making up for a gamble six years ago that came back to haunt them.
Chiefs beef up offensive line with Lilja signing
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:12:31 PDT)
With one move, the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward bolstering a shaky offensive line and making up for a gamble six years ago that came back to haunt them. The Chiefs on Tuesday announced the signing of free agent left guard Ryan Lilja, a 59-game starter for the Indianapolis Colts who was claimed off waivers from Kansas City in 2004.
Chiefs, OL Lilja Agree To Three-Year Contract
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:18:33 PDT)
Talk about quick negotiations. The Kansas City Chiefs brought in ex-Colts guard Ryan Lilja for a visit on Monday...
Ravens' acquisitions top free-agency moves
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:24:00 PDT)
Anquan Boldin and Donte' Stallworth's additions help give the franchise its best receiving corps ever.
Chiefs Team Report
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:40:35 PDT)
The Chiefs enjoyed an offensive breakthrough in the second half of the 2009 season when Jamaal Charles became the team's featured running back.
With Larry Johnson suspended and then released and then third-year back Kolby Smith going down with another injury, Charles was in the starting role almost by default. It didn't matter to him, as he went out and put together a remarkable eight-game stretch that ended with him running for 1,120 yards.
Start juggling the calculator and over a full season, that would put Charles in the same range as 2,000-yard runner Chris Johnson of the Titans.
But the Chiefs don't see it that way. Charles earned his yards on just 190 carries and there are concerns that his 6-foot, 200-pound skinny physique could not stand up to the pounding...
Tomlinson, others forced to retire elsewhere
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:38:00 PDT)
LaDainian Tomlinson is the latest Hall of Fame-bound star whose career will end in a strange setting.
Two-time Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson signs with Washington Redskins
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:28:00 PST)
WASHINGTON - Not content with just one aging, opinionated running back, the Washington Redskins added a second one Friday night when they signed Larry Johnson to a three-year, incentive-laden contract.
Chiefs sign free agent C Wiegmann
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:06:33 PST)
Veteran center Casey Wiegmann is returning to Kansas City. The Chiefs announced Friday they signed Wiegmann, who was a free agent after two seasons with Denver. Terms were not released. Wiegmann has 168 starts in 195 games in a 14-year NFL career that began in Indianapolis in 1996. He also played for the New York Jets and Chicago Bears before joining the Chiefs in 2001.
Jets wouldn't match Chiefs' offer to Jones
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:45:39 PST)
Running back Thomas Jones spent three seasons with the New York Jets . The 31-year-old scored 14 touchdowns last...
AP Sources: Tomlinson leaves Vikings without deal, headed to visit Jets
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:00 PST)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.
Kansas City signs former Arizona receiver Urban
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:26:38 PST)
The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired free agent wide receiver Jerheme Urban, who spent the last three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound Urban has 87 catches for 1,231 yards in a career that started in 2003 with the Seattle Seahawks. He has played in six postseason games, including the Super Bowl.
Free-agent tight end Sean Ryan signs with Washington Redskins
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:39:00 PST)
ASHBURN, Va. - Free-agent tight end Sean Ryan has signed with the Washington Redskins.
Kansas City adds depth to defensive line with acquisition of DT Shaun Smith
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:07:00 PST)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent defensive tackle Shaun Smith, who played last season for Cincinnati.
Chiefs sign defensive tackle Shaun Smith
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:02:34 PST)
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent defensive tackle Shaun Smith, who played last season for Cincinnati. The Chiefs announced the deal Wednesday but declined to disclose terms. The 6-foot-2, 325-pound Smith has played in 63 games, including 27 starts, with New Orleans, Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Chiefs sign Pro Bowl free agent running back Thomas Jones to beef up backfield
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:54:00 PST)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs' running game just got a big boost.
The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:40:25 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.
Kansas City Chiefs re-signs free agent wide receiver Chris Chambers
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:23:00 PST)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver Chris Chambers, who provided spark to a lacklustre offence when he joined the team midway through last season.
Chiefs re-sign wide receiver Chris Chambers
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:08:21 PST)
The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver Chris Chambers, who provided spark to a lackluster offense when he joined the team midway through last season. The Chiefs declined Monday to release details of the contract. Chambers played in nine games for the Chiefs last year.
Browsing through free agency's on-sale rack
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:51:17 PST)
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and while we're not quite at the "bargain bin"...
Jags find hidden value in Kampman
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:56:29 PST)
The Jacksonville Jaguars have invested a great deal in their pass rush over the last few years, with minimal...
Chargers' Sproles now on trading block
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:39:46 PST)
The San Diego Chargers were expected to let running back Darren Sproles walk off into the night and be an...
How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:03:41 PST)
How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday's opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don't intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. "There will be some real good players that are going to get cut," general manager Ozzie Newsome said.
Chiefs sign Vrabel to contract extension
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:36:56 PST)
The Kansas City Chiefs say they've signed a contract extension with veteran linebacker Mike Vrabel. No details were released on the deal announced Thursday. Vrabel would have become an unrestricted free agent Friday. The 13-year veteran started 14 games for the Chiefs in 2009, with 65 tackles and two sacks.
