KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The journey back to the active roster is complete for Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu. The club activated both players from injured reserve Thursday, and both are expected to play on in tomorrow’s Black Friday game against the Las Vegas Raiders. On Wednesday, coach Andy Reid said he expected Pacheco and Omenihu to play if all went well after that day’s practice and Thursday morning’s walk-through. “I mean, as long as they’re OK,” Reid said. “We’ll check on it again today, I’ve been trying to take it day by day. If ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Injuries to kicker Spencer Shrader and tight end Peyton Hendershot forced the Chiefs to make a roster shuffle on Tuesday, along with a series of other maneuvers to clear a path for the expected return of Isiah Pacheco and Charles Omenihu. The full list of roster moves made by the Chiefs on Tuesday: Including Monday’s official signing of offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, the Chiefs have 51 players on the active roster. That is space to accommodate the anticipated return of both Pacheco and Omenihu as early as this week. Shrader injured his hamstring during a private ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs added veteran depth at the left tackle position Friday evening, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with left tackle D.J. Humphries. NFL Network reports the deal will pay Humphries $2 million for the remainder of the season with incentives topping out at an additional $2.5 million. The deal is pending a physical for Humphries once he reports to Kansas City. The Chiefs have an open spot on the 53-player roster so no corresponding move is necessary for his addition. The 30-year-old Humphries was a first-round selection (No. 24 overall) by the Arizona in ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote, “Probable impossibilities are to be preferred to improbable possibilities.” It’s a good thing Aristotle never watched the Kansas City Chiefs play football. The Chiefs stretched the definition of probable impossibilities in Sunday’s 16-14 win over the Denver Broncos by using the rare walk-off blocked field goal to secure the victory. The officials placed the ball at the 17-yard line, and Broncos kicker Wil Lutz lined up for a 35-yard field goal try with 1 second remaining in the contest. NFL NextGenStats pegged Denver’s win probabili ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs rookie tight end Jared Wiley landed on season-ending injured reserve Saturday with a torn ACL, six days after fellow tight end Jody Fortson also suffered a season-ending torn ACL against the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving Kansas City’s tight end room in need of reinforcements. The club responded by promoting Peyton Hendershot from the practice squad to the active roster, then signing to the practice squad journeyman tight end Anthony Firkser, who previously spent time on the Chiefs practice squad in 2017. “Hendershot will be brought up and he’ll work in there, and he’s be ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Five-time Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins is heading to Kansas City to reinforce a Chiefs’ receiving corps depleted by injuries to Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice and JuJu Smith-Schuster. The 32-year-old Hopkins posted 15 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown in six games with Tennessee this season. The Chiefs will send the Titans a fifth-round pick that can upgrade to a fourth-round selection if certain conditions are met, according to NFL Network. The Titans are also expected to retain a portion of Hopkins’ 2024 salary. Hopkins is due $3.08 million in prorated base salary p ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs will be down two more starters when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders after head coach Andy Reid reported both receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and cornerback Jaylen Watson won’t be available this week. “I would tell you, Watson, it’s not, it’s not going to be good, and he won’t be ready this week,” Reid said during his weekly Monday press conference. “JuJu won’t be ready this week. So two different things there.” Watson expects to be out long-term after the NFL Network reported he fractured his left ankle. He will undergo an MRI on Monday ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Optimism regarding the right knee of Rashee Rice continued spreading Wednesday with Patrick Mahomes telling reporters “hopefully we have him back soon.” Mahomes made the remark during an interview session with local Chiefs beat writers. When asked how the team will replace the production of Rice, Mahomes displayed an optimistic tone regarding Rice and the potential return of receiver Hollywood Brown. “I think the best thing about coach (Andy) Reid is he’s done it with a lot of guys before, and so I have the trust that he’s going to be able to get that production ..read more

The Kansas City Chiefs may have suffered a costly loss in their 17-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers with wide receiver Rashee Rice sustaining a potential torn ACL in his right knee that could end his season. Rice will undergo an MRI on Monday to survey the extent of the damage. While the team’s medical staff fears a torn ACL, the MRI will confirm the diagnosis and help determine if additional damage in the knee exists. Head coach Andy Reid wasn’t optimistic after the game. “We’ll have to wait and see but I’m sure it’s not as good of ..read more

End of Third Quarter: Chiefs 22, Falcons 14 The Chiefs offense resumed dominating possession and temp in the third quarter, running 22 plays for 147 yards and 9 points, thanks to a 21-yard field goal from Harrison Butker and a 13-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Falcons possessed the ball for only one complete drive — a three-and-out in between the Kansas City scoring drives. Atlanta ran just six plays for 33 yards and held possession for just 3:36 in the third quarter. Mahomes was 8-of-9 for 87 yards and a touchdown in the third quarter ..read more