Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have released quarterback Matt Cassel, according to NFL.com. Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com reports that Cassel was released Thursday morning in a move that was long anticipated after the Chiefs traded for former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith. For more, visit NFL.com for the full story .

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have strengthened the middle of the defense. The Chiefs have signed free agent linebacker Brandon Siler to a new deal.  Terms have not been disclosed. Siler played for the San Diego Charges the past four season.  He made 13 starts.  The Charges selected Siler in the seventh-round in the 2007 draft out of the University of Florida. The run-stopping linebacker is expected to shore up at need at the position after the sudden retirement of Mike Vrabel.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Former Kansas City Chiefs running-back Ed Podolak is hospitalized in Arizona after he was hit by a car. Scottsdale police say Podolak, 63, was not inside a crosswalk when he was hit.  Officers say the driver of the car that hit Podolak tried to brake but couldn't stop fast enough.  His injuries are described as non-life-threatening. The University of Iowa graduate spent all nine of his NFL seasons with the Chiefs.  Podalak rushed for 4,451 yards and 34 touchdowns.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Add another star to the Kansas City Chiefs injured reserve list. Pro-Bowl running back Jamaal Charles has been ruled out for the season after injuring his left knee in a 48-3 loss against the Detroit Tigers.  Charles awkwardly stepped out of bounds, then collided with the Lions mascot.  Charles led the Chiefs in rushing a season ago with 1,467 yards.  The fourth-year pro out of Texas earned his first trip to the Pro...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The 2012 Pro Bowl selections prove the Kansas City Chiefs have talent, despite a 2-13 record heading into Sunday's finale against the Denver Broncos. The NFL announced Wednesday five Chiefs will represent the organization in the annual all-star game in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Safety Eric Berry and linebacker Tamba Hali have been designated starters for the AFC.  Running-back Jamal Charles, punter Dustin Colquitt and linebacker Derrick Johnson have been selected as reserves.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas Chiefs roller coaster ride in 2011 has its biggest dip. The Chiefs fired Head Coach Todd Haley Monday morning  He has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. "This was a difficult decision but one that we feel is best for the future of the Chiefs,"  said Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt.  "Although there have been bright spots at different points this season, we have not made meaningful progress and we felt that it was necessary to make a change.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Nike revealed the new look for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2012 season Tuesday morning.   Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe modeled the new look at an unveiling in Brooklyn, New York.  The uniforms still highlight the traditional red and yellow look.  They also fit more snug to the player's body. Nike is now the official uniform maker of the National Football League.  Reebok had held the contract for a dozen seasons.      

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - ESPN is reporting Kansas City Chiefs receiver Jonathan Baldwin will likely miss the rest of the preseason after injuring his wrist. The rookie did not injure it on the field, but instead during a skirmish with running back Thomas Jones in the locker room.  Baldwin was the Chiefs first round selection in April out of the University of Pittsburgh.  Jones rushed for nearly 900 yards last season. The Chiefs play at Baltimore Friday night in the second preseason game.

KANSAS CITY,  Mo. - Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry's season is likely over. The second-year star suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in Kansas City's 41-7 loss at home to the Buffalo Bills.  Berry injured the knee fighting off a block from Bills receiver Steve Johnson in the first quarter. Berry earned a Pro Bowl invitation in his rookie season.  He recorded 72 tackles, also intercepting four passes.  The Chiefs selected the former Tennessee all-America fifth overall in the 2010 draft.

NEW YORK -- Knile Davis hopes his NFL career mirrors his sophomore season in college. The Kansas City Chiefs selected the former all-Southeastern Conference running-back from Arkansas with the 96th overall selection in the third round.  He was the first Hogs player selected in the NFL Draft. Davis struggled in 2012, returning from breaking his ankle in preseason drills in the 2011 season  He rushed for only 377 yards in a season that saw the Razorbacks go from a national title contender to missing a bowl game.  Davis hopes to return to how he played as a sophomore.  That season he rushed for 1,322 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.  His play led Arkansas to a Sugar Bowl berth during that season.

NEW YORK -- The Kansas City Chiefs made history Thursday with the selection of offensive lineman Eric Fisher. The 6'7", 306 pound Central Michigan product became the franchise's first overall No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.  Fisher anchored a Chippewas line that allowed just 14 sacks last season.  The offensive tackle stole the headlines during drills at the Senior Game in Mobile in January.  He met with new Chiefs head coach Andy Reid during that...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have released quarterback Matt Cassel, according to NFL.com. Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com reports that Cassel was released Thursday morning in a move that was long anticipated after the Chiefs traded for former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith. For more, visit NFL.com for the full story .

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs introduced former Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid to replace Romeo Crennel, who was fired last week following a 2-14 season that was tied for the worst in the National Football League. Reid, 54, was fired by the Eagles on Dec. 31 - the same day as Crennel's dismissal. That ended a 14-year run with Philadelphia that was the longest of any active coach in the NFL. Reid went 130-93-1 in Philadelphia, including a 4-12 record this season, while winning seven division titles and making nine playoff appearances.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The 2012 Pro Bowl selections prove the Kansas City Chiefs have talent, despite a 2-13 record heading into Sunday's finale against the Denver Broncos. The NFL announced Wednesday five Chiefs will represent the organization in the annual all-star game in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Safety Eric Berry and linebacker Tamba Hali have been designated starters for the AFC.  Running-back Jamal Charles, punter Dustin Colquitt and linebacker Derrick Johnson have been selected as reserves.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City fan has his eye on a Chiefs super bowl this season. Steve Graham recently posted a picture of himself wearing an Arrowhead glass eye online. Graham lost sight in the eye at the age of thirteen after being hit with a dart. Twelve years ago, he decided he needed a prosthetic that would match his love for his favorite team. "A lot of people think it's cool. I've had girls that said, man stop it's making me sick, it's making my eyes water," Graham said.

NEW YORK CITY - He stole the headlines at the NFL Combine with a workout to remember. The Kansas City Chiefs selected defensive tackle Dontari Poe out of the University of Memphis with the No. 11 pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night.   The Chiefs select No. 12 in the second-round of the draft tomorrow. Poe left Memphis after his junior season.  The 6'3", 346 pound defensive lineman moved up most draft boards with his workout for scouts.  He ran a 4.98 40-yard dash.  He did 44 reps on the bench press.  Poe is expected to fit nicely in the middle of Head Coach Romeo Crennel's 3-4 defense.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Nike revealed the new look for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2012 season Tuesday morning.   Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe modeled the new look at an unveiling in Brooklyn, New York.  The uniforms still highlight the traditional red and yellow look.  They also fit more snug to the player's body. Nike is now the official uniform maker of the National Football League.  Reebok had held the contract for a dozen seasons.      

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs hope they have created a one-two punch in their running game. The Chiefs signed free agent running-back Peyton Hillis Wednesday.  Terms of the deal with the former University of Arkansas standout have not been disclosed.  He'll join Chiefs running-back Jamal Charles, who is coming off a season-ending ACL injury. "Congrats to Peyton Hillis for signing with the Chiefs today," said Charles on Twitter.  "Can't wait for the 2012-2013 season.