Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs have four TEs in addition to Travis Kelce and Demetrius Harris. Tim Wright has 89 career catches, none since 2015. Jace Amaro has 41, three since 2014. Alex Ellis has 3. Blake Mack is an undrafted rookie.
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2018 Schedule
10-6, 1st in AFC West
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NFL bans Chiefs TE Harris for season opener
Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris will miss the team's season opener vs. the Chargers after violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
TE Demetrius Harris has been suspended for one game by the NFL for a violating the league's policy on substances of abuse. Harris was recently pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana in Bates County, Mo. bb
The top moments from 12 seasons of 'Hard Knocks'
From crushing injuries to brawls to dinosaur talk, the "Hard Knocks" spotlight is an unpredictable experience, as the Browns will soon find out.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
Chiefs quarterbacks Matt McGloin, Patrick Mahomes II and Chad Henne visit with servicemen today at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas to thank troops for their service.
Riddick expects Mahomes to 'set the league on fire' (1:20)
Rookies will play more for Chiefs in 2018 than last season
Having been near the bottom of the league in rookie output, Kansas City will turn to rookie defenders to contribute in 2018.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs also signed one of their sixth-round picks, guard Kahlil McKenzie of Tennessee. Three of their six picks remain unsigned, including second-round LB Breeland Speaks of Mississippi.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs signed fourth-round draft pick Armani Watts, a safety from Texas A&M.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
After signing one defensive lineman, Xavier Williams, as a free agent and drafting another, Derrick Nnadi, in the third round, the Chiefs decided veteran Rakeen Nunez-Roches was expendable. The veteran defensive lineman was released after three seasons in Kansas City. He started 16 games with 1,5 sacks.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chhiefs made several bottom-of-the-roster moves, the most significant being the release of backup RB Akeem Hunt with a failed physical designation. Hunt went on the injured reserve list late last season after injuring an ankle in a game against the Broncos. The Chiefs also claimed TE Alex Ellis off waivers from the Saints. He has three pass receptions in his career, all with the Jaguars in 2016.
More proof Alex Smith was perfect mentor for Patrick Mahomes
Unlike the situation in Pittsburgh, the veteran QB was a consummate teammate to his eventual successor.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs signed one of their draft picks, sixth -round cornerback Tremon Smith of Central Arkansas.
Kansas City Chiefs depth chart: New look at QB
The Chiefs have moved on from several longtime stars since last season began, but no group has seen more turnover than the quarterbacks.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
LB Breeland Speaks had a solid day in his first practice at Chiefs rookie camp. Speaks, the Chiefs' top pick, was able to get some pressure on the quarterback, though the Chiefs were practicing without pads and the player charged with blocking him had never played against someone with his skills. Speaks also said he was comfortable with the playbook. "The first reaction had to be ‘I can do this,' " Speaks said. "I looked at a few defenses we installed for today and we pretty much went over those and I know those pretty much by heart already. I'm feeling pretty good about the playbook so far."
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
Chiefs coach Andy Reid on Derrick Johnson signing with the Raiders: "Derrick is one of the favorite players I've ever coached . . . The Raiders are getting a great person, a phenomenal person and a leader and all those things. I texted him that I wish him the best except for two games.''
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
Among the 43 players participating in Chiefs rookie camp on a tryout basis is safety Elliott Berry of Tennessee. He's Eric's brother.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs' 14 undrafted rookies. They along with the six draft picks and a boatload of tryout guys begin a three-day rookie camp today.
Ex-Chiefs LB Johnson heading to Raiders
Former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson has agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders.
Bob Pockrass NASCAR
Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman will drive the pace car prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race next week at Kansas Speedway.
Meet the Chiefs rookie who compares to Tamba Hali
In second-round draft pick Breeland Speaks, the Chiefs see similarities to recently released linebacker Tamba Hali and his 89.5 career sacks.
Hard to fault Chiefs' efforts to remake their hapless defense
With some strategic draft picks, the Chiefs took steps toward building the tough, edgy defense they've been lacking.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said he spoke with his Oakland Raiders counterpart, Reggie McKenzie, after drafting McKenzie's son Kahlil in the sixth round on Saturday: “I did call him after we drafted Kahlil and was poking fun at him, saying, ‘I hope you guys know your son is going to be lining up against you guys and taking it to you for four quarters,' '' Veach said. “He was just extremely happy he was in Kansas City. As a father, you want to know your son is in good hands. Certainly, with (coach Andy) Reid and (offensive line coach Andy) Heck, he'll be in good hands here. We'll take good care of him.''
Kansas City Chiefs' 2018 draft: Analysis for every pick
Here's what you need to know about all the Chiefs' selections in the 2018 NFL draft.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
Here are the Chiefs draft picks: 2. Breeland Speaks, OLB-DE, Mississippi; 3. Derrick Nnadi, DL, Florida State; 3. Dorian O'Daniel, LB, Clemson; 4. Armani Watts, S, Texas A&M; 6. Tremon Smith, CB, Central Arkansas; 6. Kahlil McKenzie, OL, Tennessee.
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(14) | Breeland Speaks | DE | Ole Miss |
| 3(11) | Derrick Nnadi | DT | Florida State |
| 3(36) | Dorian O'Daniel | OLB | Clemson |
| 4(24) | Armani Watts | S | Texas A&M |
| 6(22) | Tremon Smith | CB | Central Arkansas |
| 6(24) | Kahlil McKenzie | DT | Tennessee |
2017 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 415 | 339 |
| Los Angeles | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 355 | 272 |
| Oakland | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 301 | 373 |
| Denver | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 289 | 382 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards256.57th
Rushing Yards118.99th
Points For25.96th
Points Against21.215th