Chiefs Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)

There's no question that 2009 has been quite a learning experience for Todd Haley.

In January and February, he was the offensive coordinator during the Arizona Cardinals' run to the Super Bowl and ultimate disappointment against the Steelers. About a week after that championship game loss, Haley was hired as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, his first chance to be a head coach at any level of football.

Since then, it's been a roller coaster for the Chiefs as Haley and general manager Scott Pioli go about trying to rebuild a franchise that 10 years ago was one of the most successful in the NFL.

The roster has been and continues to be churned. Three of the team's best players from 2008 are gone, as tight end Tony Gonzalez was traded to Atlanta, running back...

Struggling Chiefs hoping for 2 straight wins
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:09 PST)
By DOUG TUCKER AP Sports Writer

Bowe suspension stretches Chiefs thin at receiver
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:10:01 PST)
First, they release their leading running back and now the scruffy Kansas City Chiefs have said so long to their top wide receiver. How much can a 2-7 team take? The release last week of the disruptive Larry Johnson, on the heels of his second suspension in 12 months, may actually have amounted to addition by subtraction for the struggling Chiefs.

Browns would give LeBron a shot
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:27:11 PST)
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer

AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Johnson's disruptive behavior a winning formula
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:40:00 PST)
RB Larry Johnson forced his way out of Kansas City and into a great situation with the Bengals.

Chiefs WR Bowe suspended for drug violation
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:20 PST)
By DOUG TUCKER AP Sports Writer

Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe suspended for 4 games for violating NFL drug policy
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:00 PST)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Dwayne Bowe, in and out of his coach's doghouse all year, is in much deeper trouble now.

Running back Larry Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals as a backup
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:29:00 PST)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Running back Larry Johnson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in a backup role Tuesday, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position for the rest of the season.

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Al Davis not in on Raiders quarterback decision
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:48:38 PST)
Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable pulled quarterback JaMarcus Russell out of the loss this past Sunday to the...

Larry Johnson joining Bengals
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:14:55 PST)
Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will reportedly join the Cincinnati Bengals today,...

Raiders coach Cable undecided on who will start at quarterback against Bengals
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:24:00 PST)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - A day after benching JaMarcus Russell for the second time in three games, Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable is undecided about his starting quarterback.

Charles makes his case to be KC's running back
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:17:41 PST)
One game into the post-Larry Johnson era is all it took for the Kansas City Chiefs to get their first rushing touchdown, first 100-yard rushing day and second win of the year. This week's opponent, the Pittsburgh Steelers, may mount more of a challenge than the mistake-prone Oakland Raiders did in Sunday's 16-10 victory.

Bengals interested in signing RB Johnson as backup, unrelated to Benson's injury
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:12:00 PST)
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Larry Johnson might get to revive his troubled career with a team known for giving second chances.

The Bengals, for some reason, are about to sign Larry Johnson
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:50:35 PST)
Today is that rare day in Bengals history where everyone in the organization can hold their heads up proudly and...

Report: Larry Johnson To Sign With Bengals
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:17:11 PST)
A source tells ESPN's Michael Smith that running back Larry Johnson is traveling to Cincinnati today and is...

Tomlinson delivers after hearing special news
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:50:00 PST)
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson celebrated a precious gift from his wife with his best outing in nearly a year.

NFL Today
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:51:58 PST)
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 16 Baltimore at Cleveland (8:30 p.m. EST). The Ravens need a win to keep pace in the AFC playoff race while the Browns are looking for their first home win of the season. STARS Passing -- Donovan McNabb, Eagles, completed 35 for 50 for 450 yards and two touchdowns in Philadelphia's 31-23 loss to Oakland.

'Salute' by Adams deserves a reprimand
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:13:00 PST)
Titans owner Bud Adams should be punished for openly flashing his middle fingers at Sunday's game.

Chiefs win 7th straight in Oakland, beating Raiders 16-10 behind first rushing TD
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:18:00 PST)
OAKLAND, Calif. - Since the middle of the 2007 season, no team in the NFL has been worse than the Kansas City Chiefs. All the losing and mistakes somehow disappear when the Chiefs arrive in Oakland.

Ellis out for Raiders
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:49:03 PST)
Defensive end Greg Ellis is inactive for the Oakland Raiders on Sunday against Kansas City with an injured shoulder and knee. Ellis had arthroscopic surgery during the off week and returned to practice on a limited basis Friday. He is being replaced by rookie Matt Shaughnessy in the starting lineup. Other inactive players for Oakland were receivers Javon Walker, Nick Miller and Todd Watkins;...