The Bears have added a veteran safety for the second time in three offseasons, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with Quintin Demps averaging $4.5 million per year, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Demps, who turns 32 in June, played in and started 13 games for the Texans last season and had six interceptions to go along with nine passes defensed and 55 tackles.
Category: Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs: Don’t Expect Big Splash Early in Free Agency
The Kansas City Chiefs have made their share of headlines this offseason, but don’t expect many coming early in 2017 NFL free agency. Free agency officially begins on March 9, but teams are already busy during this legal tampering period.
Poe, Poe Chiefs: cash-strapped KC declines option on DT Poe
The Chiefs declined to use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Dontari Poe on Wednesday, which means the two-time Pro Bowl selection could A driver accused of hitting a highway worker has pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide in the woman’s death.
Rosie O’Donnell leads…
Rosie O’Donnell, one of Donald Trump’s most outspoken rivals, accused the president of being a lying, power-hungry misogynist during a protest near the White House Tuesday ahead of his joint address to Congress. “This is not Russia,” said O’Donnell.
Goodbye to one of the Greatest Chiefs
When I was little, I decided to have the Chiefs be my favorite team because I saw a younger Tony G catch a touchdown pass. I did not follow the Chiefs as closely until I got Madden for my birthday.
Kansas City Chiefs sign Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to five-year extension
Kansas City Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, right, looks on during the NFL football training camp, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in St. Joseph, Mo. The Chiefs are reportedly close to rewarding Canadian offensive lineman Duvernay-Tardif.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Dougal Brownlie/The St. Joseph News-Press via AP It’s been a meteoric rise for the 25-year-old native of Mont-St-Hilaire, Que.
Report: Chiefs “working” to make Eric Berry the NFL’s highest-paid safety
The Chiefs are trying to finalize a deal with safety Eric Berry that would make Berry the NFL’s highest-paid safety, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Getting that deal done soon would not only keep Berry off the market but would give the Chiefs the chance to use their franchise tag on nose tackle Dontari Poe instead of using it on Berry.
Kansas City Chiefs sign C.J. Spiller
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran running back C.J. Spiller . The free agent had 18 yards on just six carries last season for the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks .
Would Alex Smith benefit from another quarterback coming in?
Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC quarterback Alex Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the game at Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is being seen as a possible hindrance to the team’s postseason hopes.
Franchise tag candidates: Which NFL players will likely be kept under wraps?
Franchise tag candidates: Which NFL players will likely be kept under wraps? Kirk Cousins, Le’Veon Bell, Eric Berry all likely to receive restrictive, one-year tag. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2lgnt2k USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes looks ahead to 2017 and what the New England Patriots must do in the offseason if they’re going to have a chance for another Super Bowl title.
Chiefs can make valuable impact in free agency
… the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium. The Steelers won 18-16. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Dontari Poe had some of the pressure taken off of him with the emergence of Chris Jones. Despite that fact, Poe’s play on the …
Alternate history: if the Chiefs had drafted Tom Brady
He languishes on the bench behind Elvis Grbac and Warren Moon. The Chiefs finish 7-9, Gunther Cunningham is fired at season’s end, Grbac moves on to Baltimore and Brady sees his opportunity.
Why Tony Romo to Chiefs could make sense
The Chiefs as the next destination for Tony Romo has been rumored for a few weeks now. Here’s why it makes sense.
Falcons’ D have big task ahead
Atlanta’s high-flying offense has been the toast of the town and the talk of the league since the Falcons dismantled Seattle and Green Bay in startling fashion in the playoffs. For those who’d watched the Falcons all year, it came as no surprise.
AFC holds on to defeat NFC 20-13 in Pro Bowl
The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a late interception for the win, but instead opted to return the ball 20 yards and then lateralled it to Aqib Talib, who came within 13 yards of the end zone in the AFC’s 20-13 win over the NFC in the NFL’s all-star game Sunday night. “I was serious about that last drive,” Alexander said.
AFC Holds On To Defeat NFC 20-13 In Pro Bowl
The Buffalo Bills linebacker could have just sat on a late interception for the win, but instead opted to return the ball 20 yards and then lateralled it to Aqib Talib, who came within 13 yards of the end zone in the AFC’s 20-13 win over the NFC in the NFL’s all-star game Sunday night. “I was serious about that last drive,” Alexander said.
What we don’t know about the Colts’ new GM Chris Ballard, and what we don’t
INDIANAPOLIS – Let’s be honest about this: We don’t know much about the Colts’ new general manager, Chris Ballard, who will be introduced Monday during a press conference. Unless you’re talking about an established GM with an established record, it’s hard to know how the No.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) was
… after last week’s playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a person with knowledge of the fine told USA TODAY Sports on Friday. The target of Kelce’s criticism was referee Carl Cheffers, whom Kelce told reporters “shouldn’t even be able to work at …
Steelers WR Antonio Brown apologizes for livestreaming video
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. less Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game … more PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has apologized for livestreaming video from the team’s locker room following its win over Kansas City.
Bowen: Four remaining playoff teams show how crucial an elite QB is to winning
The teams playing in the NFC and AFC championship games ought to provide us with a moment of clarity, as far as what is important in the NFL of 2017. The quarterbacks involved are Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Ryan.
Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif having tough time with Chiefs’ playoff loss
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman said in a conference call this morning he’s still struggling to accept the team’s 18-16 loss Sunday night to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC divisonal game. The Chiefs scored with under three minutes remaining to pull to within 18-16, then added a successful two-point convert.
Steelers hold off Chiefs, 18-16
“I wasn’t nervous about the game,” Bell said. “I don’t watch ESPN or NFL Live, because I know they’ll talk about the game.
Central US Ice storm falls short of dire forecasts
Sleet and drizzle glazed swaths of the central U.S. on Sunday, extending icy weather that some meteorologists acknowledged fell short of dire forecasts. Much of the region remained under an ice storm warning on the eve of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday as stretches continued getting pelted by rain, often in areas where temperatures hovered around freezing.
The Latest: Steelers moving the ball, settling for FGs
Chris Boswell booted his second field goal of the first quarter to pull the Steelers within 7-6 of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Steelers piled up 121 yards on their first two drives only to have them bog down in Chiefs territory.
Freezing rain creates treacherous conditions across the Midwest
A third wave of sleet and drizzle glazed swaths of the central U.S. on Sunday, extending icy weather that some meteorologists began acknowledging fell short of dire forecasts. Much of the region remained under an ice storm warning on the eve of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday as stretches continued getting pelted by rain, often in areas where temperatures hovered around freezing.
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif looking forward to Chiefs rematch with Steelers
Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Kansas City Chiefs will get a second shot at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Kansas City hosts Pittsburgh in the AFC divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium.
Bullish Steelers going heavy during win streak
Each one of them chewing up clock, yardage and whatever mettle Miami’s defensive front seven might have brought north to chilly Heinz Field with them. When the drive ended 83 yards and 5:27 later with Bell stretching across the goal line to give the Steelers a 20-3 lead, Pittsburgh’s transformation from aerial circus that produced a quick two-touchdown lead to a battering ram protecting that advantage was complete.
Chiefs say Justin Houston, Spencer Ware back this week
The Chiefs closed out the regular season without having linebacker Justin Houston or running back Spencer Ware on the field because of injuries, but the week off that came with the AFC West title and No. 2 seed in the conference has treated them well.
Playoff-bound Chiefs get a week to rest
Alex Smith has known all along that he was going to report to the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice facility Monday, and he knew pretty much down to the minute what the rest of the day would entail. In the span of four sweet hours, Smith went from potentially spending the entire week getting ready for a road playoff game to having the rest of it off.
KC seeks AFC West title; Chargers face possible SD finale
Already in the playoffs for the third time in four years, Alex Smith and the Chiefs need to beat the Chargers and have the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders in order to clinch the AFC West title and a first-round bye. The games kick off at the same time, and it’ll be tempting for the Chiefs to check the antiquated Jumbotron at the aging stadium for Raiders-Broncos updates.
Jeremy Maclin Update
The Chiefs just finished demolishing the Broncos, 33-10 in a game in which the Broncos were never really competitive. As a bonus, the Chiefs clinched a playoff birth before kickoff when the Steelers beat the Ravens.
Jeremy Maclin Update
The Chiefs just finished demolishing the Broncos, 33-10 in a game in which the Broncos were never really competitive. As a bonus, the Chiefs clinched a playoff birth before kickoff when the Steelers beat the Ravens.
NFL 2016 Week 16 preview: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens,…
Two games with AFC playoff implications are on tap today as the NFL holiday week continues with the Pittsburgh Steelers entertaining the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. The Steelers can clinch the AFC North title with a victory today over rival Baltimore.
Justin Houston reportedly out for Sunday
The Kansas City Chiefs will reportedly be without All-Pro outside linebacker Justin Houston on Sunday for their Christmas night game against the Denver Broncos. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Kansas City will have to deal with yet another injury.
Alex Smith QBing Style: The Wave of the Future?
Andy Reid is considered by some to be a genius as a head coach. Those who might disagree would likely focus on his poor clock-management skills, conservative approach at times that seems to lead to some losses, and lack of ultimate post-season success.
Rivalry games spice up holiday weekend in NFL
There’s been plenty of complaining about the NFL schedule this season. Not for Week 16, when those three gems and a few other strong matchups with postseason implications provide some extra gleam to this time of year.
Chiefs offense clams up, shuts down in second half of games
It seems that everybody has a theory as to why the Kansas City Chiefs offense shuts down in the second half of games, even the star tight end who wishes he could do something to stop it. “Other than play-calling, I couldn’t really tell you,” Travis Kelce said after the latest slowdown, one that cost the Chiefs dearly in a 19-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans last Sunday.
AFC playoff picture: Buffalo Bills rooting interests, Week 16
The Buffalo Bills are 7-7 and need a two-game winning streak and some help to make a push to the playoffs for the first time since social media was invented. The best/worst part about the Bills’ path is it seems entirely possible that it could happen.
AFC West rivals meet when Broncos visit Chiefs at Arrowhead
Forecast is for temperature in 50s on Sunday. Temperature at kickoff was 1 degree last weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs go from clinching playoffs to chasing Oakland in West
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, yells on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, yells on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016.