Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki (knee) is unlikely to be on the practice field until training camp in July. Moeaki has been watching from the sidelines during organized team activities this week.
Huddle Up: K.C. will be in no hurry to rush Moeaki after signing free-agent Anthony Fasano and drafting Travis Kelce in the third round. Moeaki had 33 catches for 453 yards and a TD in 2012, a year after missing the 2011 season with a knee injury.
Donnie Avery - WR
Posted 5/16/13 11:35pm et
Kansas City Chiefs WR Donnie Avery (ankle) injured his ankle during organized team activities Tuesday, May 14, and has been limited the past few days.
Huddle Up: This doesn't help the cause of the free-agent signee who is battling Jonathan Baldwin and Terrance Copper for the Chiefs' No. 2 WR job.
Tyler Bray - QB
Posted 5/12/13 2:32pm et
Kansas City Chiefs QBs Ricky Stanzi and Tyler Bray are expected to compete for the No. 3 quarterback job during offseason workouts and training camp.
Huddle Up: It's Bray, an undrafted rookie free agent from Tennessee, versus Stanzi, K.C.'s fifth-rounder in 2011 and the only one of the 4 QBs on the Chiefs' roster who was with the squad last season.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 5/6/13 11:32am et
There is mutual interest between the Kansas City Chiefs and OT Branden Albert on signing him to a contract extension.
Huddle Up: Since the Chiefs weren't able to get what they wanted in a trade for Albert, and since Andy Reid would love to protect his quarterback with a pair of talented tackles, it makes sense for the Chiefs to pursue some sort of deal that would not only lock up Albert long-term but also reduce the cap hit of the franchise contract he's playing this season under.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 5/3/13 9:50am et
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid indicated OT Branden Albert will start at left tackle this season while OT Eric Fisher will start at right tackle.
Huddle Up: Albert's presence allows the Chiefs to ease Fisher into the NFL at right tackle before sliding him across after Albert presumably leaves via free agency following the season.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 4/29/13 11:05am et
The Kansas City Chiefs are still looking to deal OT Branden Albert, even though talks with the Miami Dolphins are dormant. The Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers and Arizona Cardinals could be fits.
Huddle Up: If the Chiefs are set on unloading a quality left tackle, they'll find takers; however, if they're trading for draft picks the payoff is now a year away. Then again, if he stays in KC he walks at the end of the season with no payoff at all.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 4/26/13 11:05am et
The Miami Dolphins will resume trade talks for Kansas City Chiefs OT Branden Albert Friday, April 26, after they did not select a tackle in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Chiefs are still seeking a second-round pick, but in a deal with Miami that pick would now be the 22nd pick in Round 2 (which the Dolphins received from the Colts) rather than the 10th pick in the round (which the Dolphins traded to Oakland during Thursday's first round). The alternative for Miami would be to enter the season with Jonathan Martin and Will Yeatman as their starting tackles, which wouldn't be conducive to providing Ryan Tannehill with the time necessary to go deep to new acquisition Mike Wallace.
Eric Fisher - OT
Posted 4/25/13 10:15pm et
The Kansas City Chiefs selected OT Eric Fisher with the first-overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Barring the unlikeliest of trades, it was either going to be Fisher, a Central Michigan product, or Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel, and the Chiefs decided to go with the 6-foot-7, 305-pounder. It will be a big step up from the MAC to the NFL, where Fisher will be charged with protecting the blindside of new K.C. QB Alex Smith.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 4/23/13 1:03pm et
The Miami Dolphins are willing to meet Kansas City Chiefs OT Branden Albert's contract demands, and are waiting to hear back from Kansas City. Albert is looking for money similar to Houston Texans OL Duane Brown.
Huddle Up: This deal -- which will serve the best interests of all 3 parties involved -- has been in works for weeks now, but should be in place well before the draft kicks off Thursday night.
Dwayne Bowe - WR
Posted 4/20/13 2:01pm et
Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe said he likes the offense that head coach Andy Reid has brought to the team. "Throwing the ball deep, that's something we haven't done in the past so I'm excited right now. The play calling is totally different from last year. It's not check downs or putting it in the running back's hands. This guy likes to go down the field, take the top off (the defense) and that's something we haven't done in the past, put up a lot of points. This season he said we're going to blow out the scoreboard and that's something I'm looking forward to," Bowe said.
Huddle Up: What wide receiver isn't going to like Andy Reid's throw early, throw often approach? The potential for more balls in the air has to boost Bowe's fantasy prospects as well.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 4/19/13 1:31am et
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said the team has given OT Branden Albert's agent permission to contact the Miami Dolphins but have not given the Dolphins permission to contact Albert directly.
Huddle Up: The on-again, off-again negotiations appear to have the green light -- apparently as long as Miami goes through Albert's agent. In any case, the Dolphins need an OT with Jake Long bolting this offseason, and K.C. would like to swing a trade before the draft.
Jamaal Charles - RB
Posted 4/18/13 1:49am et
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles might break his career high for pass receptions this season, as head coach Andy Reid has used his backs as receivers out of the backfield in years past. Charles is perfectly fine with that. "I'm happy I can catch out of the backfield more," Charles said Wednesday, April 17. "This is the most movement I've been (asked to do) in five years in the league, shifting and motion. This is the most I've ever (done). I have to get my mind right and my body in shape for this type of offense."
Huddle Up: Go ahead and start salivating about Charles filling the Brian Westbrook role in Reid's offense; that appears to be where the Chiefs' offense is heading. And that role led Westbrook to four top-10 finishes among fantasy running backs over a five-year span from 2004 to 2008.
Jonathan Baldwin - WR
Posted 4/18/13 5:16pm et
Kansas City Chiefs WR Jonathan Baldwin is off to another strong start in voluntary workouts this spring. He also had a strong start last season in minicamp when the pads were off, but he disappeared once the pads went on. Baldwin was working as a starter Wednesday, April 17, after serving behind WR Donnie Avery during workouts Tuesday, April 16. 'Jon is working hard,' head coach Andy Reid said. 'He is a unique specimen being as big as he is. He can do some things that other people can't do just by size and strength. It's important he puts himself into position to do that.'
Huddle Up: Baldwin, a 2011 first-rounder, has all the physical tools at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds , but it hasn't translated on the field or the stat sheet as he has only 41 catches for 579 yards and 2 TDs in 2 seasons. Maybe a new coach, scheme and QB will spark the wideout to take a leap forward.
Tony Moeaki - TE
Posted 4/17/13 10:11am et
Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki was present for the start of a three-day voluntary minicamp Tuesday, April 16, but he did not participate. He is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery at the end of last season. The team expects him to be ready to participate soon.
Huddle Up: Moeaki will compete with Anthony Fasano for reps in what should be a productive new offensive system for Chiefs' tight ends. Good for him to be at the minicamp sessions, but getting back on the field and getting reps with Alex Smith would certainly help Moeaki distance himself from Fasano.
Brady Quinn - QB
Posted 4/10/13 10:38am et
The Seattle Seahawks officially have agreed to terms with free-agent QB Brady Quinn, the team announced Tuesday, April 9. Financial terms are undisclosed.
Huddle Up: Brady will battle Josh Portis to be the Seahawks' backup plan to Russell Wilson. Seattle, hold your breath.
Brady Quinn - QB
Posted 4/9/13 10:34pm et
Updating a previous report, the Seattle Seahawks are expected to
sign free-agent QB Brady Quinn (Chiefs).
Huddle Up: Seattle worked out a quartet of QBs earlier this week, including
Matt Leinart, Seneca Wallace and Tyler Thigpen, but appear set to go
with the fourth option, Quinn, who would be playing for his fourth
NFL team in 7 seasons.
Dexter McCluster - WR
Posted 4/7/13 11:16pm et
Kansas City Chiefs WR Dexter McCluster said he is looking forward to playing in head coach Andy Reid's offensive scheme because he will be used at different positions. 'Keeping the defense on their toes,' McCluster said. 'Move me around, make a headache for the defense. He said he wants to use me in multiple places. That's the type of player I am and that's the type of player I've been. Now I have the opportunity to showcase what I can really do.'
Huddle Up: McCluster was definitely more of a receiver last season with Jamaal Charles' return, getting only 12 rushing attempts after having 114 a year earlier. McCluster did catch a career-high 52 passes for 452 yards, and look for that to continue as RBs always see plenty of targets in Reid's offenses.
Luke Joeckel - OT
Posted 4/2/13 11:09pm et
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking at only three players for the top overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft: Central Michigan OT Eric Fisher, Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel and Oregon DE Dion Jordan, according to sources.
Huddle Up: OT has appeared to be the clear-cut choice all along, and no one really was buying the reported "interest" in QB Geno Smith.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 3/18/13 1:27pm et
The Kansas City Chiefs will listen to trade offers for franchise free-agent OT Branden Albert.
Huddle Up: With talented offensive tackles available atop this draft class and the Chiefs relatively set at quarterback after dealing for Alex Smith, it makes sense to move Albert. And since he has indicated he's not interested in kicking inside to guard or moving to the right side--because left tackle is where the money is at--and the Chiefs have nothing more than the one-year franchise tender committed to him, Albert is eminently tradable. Worst-case the Chiefs keep Albert for a year under the franchise tender and let a rookie OT get his feet wet on the right side.
Matt Cassel - QB
Posted 3/16/13 10:58pm et
Minnesota Vikings QB Matt Cassel said he understands that he will be the No. 2 quarterback and that QB Christian Ponder will be the team's starting quarterback. "They said they're looking to bring somebody in with experience who could come in and basically be somebody who can step in if need be. The fact of the matter is, again, Christian is the starting quarterback. I think we'll have a great [meeting] room. I'm there to add value. I'm there to help him out in whatever capacity that is, and go from there," Cassel said.
Huddle Up: The Vikings' desperate need for a quality backup reared its head in the playoff loss to Green Bay, and it was a priority in the offseason. While the jury is still out on whether or not Ponder is the solution at quarterback, the Vikings' front office remains committed to giving him an opportunity to see what he can do with a better receiving corps; hence the Greg Jennings signing. However, they don't want to waste Adrian Peterson so having a veteran backup on hand in case Ponder falters or is injured is the smart move.
Matt Cassel - QB
Posted 3/14/13 2:00pm et
The Kansas City Chiefs have released QB Matt Cassel.
Huddle Up: A mere formality with the team dealing for Alex Smith in February and signing FA Chase Daniel earlier this week.
Matt Cassel - QB
Posted 3/14/13 5:55pm et
QB Matt Cassel, released by the Kansas City Chiefs earlier in the day, signed with the Minnesota Vikings and is expected to compete with QB Christian Ponder for the starting quarterback job next season.
Huddle Up: Cassel chose the Vikes over the Bucs, ostensibly because he'll have a better shot at beating out Ponder than Tampa's Josh Freeman.
Dexter McCluster - WR
Posted 3/14/13 10:34pm et
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he has plans on how to
use WR Dexter McCluster next season. 'I like McCluster,' Reid said.
'I think he's a good football player and he has a role on this
football team. I've got some things in mind for him.'
Huddle Up: Reid was toying with the idea of drafting McCluster in 2010 before
the Chiefs swooped him up in the second round. The cat-quick back is
coming off back-to-back seasons with career highs in rushing (516
yards in 2011) and receiving (452 this past season), and it's
entirely possible he could approach both figures in 2013.
Glenn Dorsey - DE
Posted 3/13/13 5:28pm et
The San Francisco 49ers reached an undisclosed agreement with free-agent DT Glenn Dorsey.
Huddle Up: The former first-rounder gives San Francisco yet another defensive cog to play with.
Peyton Hillis - RB
Posted 3/12/13 11:31pm et
The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to meet with unrestricted free-agent RB Peyton Hillis (Chiefs).
Huddle Up: This news casts a bit of doubt on the Steven Jackson-to-Green Bay rumors as the Pack were said to the front-runners to land the services of the former Ram. Hillis, meanwhile, has had one shining season (2010 in Cleveland) flanked by others filled with injuries, a lack of production and question marks.
Dwayne Bowe - WR
Posted 3/6/13 4:09pm et
Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said he believes WR Dwayne Bowe has the skills to be one of the top wide receivers in the NFL and that Bowe is looking for to the challenge of becoming one. "He's a receiver and receivers have unique personalities. But he's a very talented guy. We sat and talked. I told him it's his responsibility to uphold his end of the bargain. He said he understood the challenge ahead and he totally embraced that challenge," Dorsey said.
Huddle Up: Bowe has harped about wanting to be paid like an elite receiver, and now he is. He also has a new pass-friendly coach and offense and a new quarterback, so many of the things standing in the way of previous success have been removed. In other words, time to put up or shut up.
Branden Albert - OT
Posted 3/4/13 5:32pm et
The Kansas City Chiefs have placed their franchise tag on impending free-agent OT Branden Albert.
Huddle Up: Tagging Albert suggests the Chiefs may use the first overall pick in April's draft on a defensive lineman instead of an offensive tackle. That KC will likely have to tag--and pay--Albert as a tackle is a good indication they don't plan to kick him inside to guard.
Dwayne Bowe - WR
Posted 3/4/13 5:32pm et
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with WR Dwayne Bowe on a new five-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Andy Reid has his go-to receiver and the free agent market thins a bit at the receiver position. Bowe should see an uptick in opportunities as KC transitions from their previous run-dominated offense to Reid's pass-happy approach.
Dwayne Bowe - WR
Posted 3/2/13 11:31pm et
The Kansas City Chiefs likely will place the franchise tag on impending free-agent WR Dwayne Bowe if the two sides are not able to reach a long-term agreement by Monday, March 4.
Huddle Up: Sounds like Andy Reid wants to keep Bowe around to anchor Alex Smith's receiving corps. Hey, if he can coexist with T.O., working with Bowe should be a snap.
Steve Breaston - WR
Posted 3/2/13 11:31pm et
Free-agent WR Steve Breaston is considering traveling to Germany to have a procedure on his knee to repair inflammation and early arthritic symptoms. The procedure includes taking blood out of his body, incubating the blood and injecting it in the injured part of the body. Breaston believes he can pass a physical and sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers but wants longer-term solution for his knee problems.
Huddle Up: Breaston also indicated that following the procedure he may ride in the Tour de France. He's not a productive enough fantasy contributor to warrant waiting out the procedure, even if he does land a job catching passes from Ben Roethlisberger.
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