2011 Chiefs Training Camp

Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
Todd Haley enjoyed his second summer retreat in St. Joseph.  ... Read more
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
The AFC West champion Kansas City Chiefs experienced a crash course in the NFL during their three weeks at Missouri Western State University.  ... Read more
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
The Kansas City Chiefs have a kicking conundrum, just like the rest of the NFL.  ... Read more
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 |
One of the Chiefs’ most recent signings sat out all of Tuesday’s practice, as a rash of injuries suddenly cropped up at Missouri Western.  ... Read more
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 |
The Kansas City Chiefs signed rookie defensive lineman Harold Ayodele from Emporia State, the team announced Tuesday.  ... Read more
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 |
Eric Keith/St. Joseph News-Press
Not playing in the preseason opener didn’t count against Casey Wiegmann’s streak.  ... Read more
Monday, August 15, 2011 |
Matt Reid/St. Joseph News-Press
Area youths grasped the fun and fundamentals of football Sunday afternoon from a group of congratulatory Missouri Western State University Griffons.  ... Read more
Sunday, August 14, 2011 |
Give credit to Chiefs coach Todd Haley: He’s sticking with his plan.  ... Read more
Sunday, August 14, 2011 |
Erik Keith/St. Joseph News-Pr
KANSAS CITY – The Chiefs and Buccaneers clearly approached their preseason opener with different mentalities.  ... Read more
Saturday, August 13, 2011 |
KANSAS CITY — Matt Cassel played three series in the preseason opener against Tampa Bay on Friday night.  ... Read more
Friday, August 12, 2011 |
KANSAS CITY — Josh Freeman and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked like they were ready for the regular season to start Friday night.  ... Read more
Friday, August 12, 2011 |
KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Chiefs have barely worked out in pads. They haven’t scrimmaged at all during training camp.  ... Read more
Thursday, August 11, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
Don’t try to figure out how many snaps each Kansas City Chiefs player will take tonight in their preseason opener.  ... Read more
Thursday, August 11, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
After the NFL lockout wiped away most of the offseason, resulting in a most unusual training camp, Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli believes things are finally getting back to normal.  ... Read more
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 |
The Kansas City Chiefs added two more players Wednesday, only two days before their preseason opener at home Friday.  ... Read more
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
Tamba Hali started by thanking Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family. Then perhaps a bit begrudgingly, he opened himself up to questioning.  ... Read more
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 |
Listing Thomas Jones ahead of Jamaal Charles opened Todd Haley up to the questioning.  ... Read more
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 |
Eric Keith/St. Joseph News-Press
Todd Haley remembers watching Kelly Gregg stuff the Kansas City Chiefs’ vaunted rush attack. He has vivid memories of punishing fullback Le’Ron McClain clearing the way for Ray Rice.  ... Read more
Monday, August 8, 2011 |
Tight end Tony Moeaki was removed from the Kansas City Chiefs’ physically unable to perform list Monday and participated in the team’s morning walkthrough and afternoon practice.  ... Read more
Monday, August 8, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
The Kansas City Chiefs’ veteran free agents saw only three days of work before Sunday’s off day.  ... Read more
Sunday, August 7, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
More than 3,000 Kansas City Chiefs’ fans, draped in red and gold attire, filled Spratt Stadium on Saturday for Family Fun Day at Missouri Western State University.  ... Read more
Saturday, August 6, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
Kelly Gregg is 34 years old. He’s already spent 11 seasons plugging holes as a nose tackle in the National Football League.  ... Read more
Saturday, August 6, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
Jon McGraw is back for his fifth season with the Kansas City Chiefs and 10th in the NFL. That qualifies him as the elder statesman of the secondary.  ... Read more
Saturday, August 6, 2011 |
The Kansas City Chiefs’ roster finally appears complete.  ... Read more
Friday, August 5, 2011 |
Matt Reid/St. Joseph News-Press
The Chiefs’ return game got off to a promising start last year when rookie Dexter McCluster took a punt 94 yards for a momentum-swinging touchdown in the opener.  ... Read more
Friday, August 5, 2011 |
Tamba Hali jogged down the long, grassy hillside to the practice field at Missouri Western State University, the modest crowd on hand for the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice bursting into applause.  ... Read more
Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
The NFL’s rookie class this year didn’t have any luxuries. No official team activities in the offseason meant an abrupt start to careers.  ... Read more
Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
Eric Keith/St. Joseph News-Press
Brandon Carr lingered longer than usual in the autograph line after Thursday evening’s practice concluded at Missouri Western.  ... Read more
Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
Associated Press file photo
The Chiefs offseason picked up in a hurry Wednesday.  ... Read more
Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
The Kansas City Chiefs could be facing a serious leadership void as Brian Waters and Mike Vrabel move on with their lives and careers.  ... Read more
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 |
Barry Richardson signed his restricted free agent tender with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, while the team officially added free agent linebacker Brandon Siler to help shore up the defense.  ... Read more
Monday, August 1, 2011 |
Associated Press
The Kansas City Chiefs bulked up the defensive side of the ball Sunday.  ... Read more
Sunday, July 31, 2011 |
St. Joseph hopes to capitalize on last year’s first impression.  ... Read more
Saturday, July 30, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
No. 89 didn’t draw a lot of obvious attention from coaches, teammates and fans during the Kansas City Chiefs’ first practice Friday afternoon.  ... Read more
Friday, July 29, 2011 |
Andy Studebaker takes off his sweat-stained practice jersey and tosses it onto a pile. At 6-foot-3, 250 pounds, Kansas City’s fourth-year linebacker looks as solid as those cars his family used to make.  ... Read more
Saturday, July 30, 2011 |
Jessica Stewart/St. Joseph News-Press
More than 500 people decked out in red and yellow gathered for the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp Red Rally Friday at Missouri Western State University.  ... Read more
Friday, July 29, 2011 |
The assembled crowd of Chiefs fans at Missouri Western came alive as the team entered its post-practice huddle.  ... Read more
Friday, July 29, 2011 |
Matt Reid/St. Joseph News-Press
The dormitories at Scanlon Hall provide a fitting backdrop for the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp this year.  ... Read more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 |
The Kansas City Chiefs’ first round of official transactions included a huge loss.  ... Read more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 |
Matt Reid/St. Joseph News-Press
Kansas City Chiefs players slowly ambled out of their vehicles and hauled in personal belongings to Scanlon Hall on Thursday afternoon.  ... Read more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 |
Matt Reid/St. Joseph News-Press
With St. Joseph home to the ninth-hottest NFL training camp, spectators should take extra caution while watching the Chiefs practice.  ... Read more
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
St. Joseph News-Press file photo
Position versatility has become commonplace across the Chiefs’ roster. Few players, outside of quarterbacks and kickers, line up at just one position. For reserves, position flexibility is becoming a mandatory part of the job description.  ... Read more
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
St. Joseph News-Press file photo
It happens every year. For whatever reason, some players drop out of sight only to come back and make an impact the next season.  ... Read more
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
St. Joseph News-Press file photo
While Matt Cassel’s red-zone efficiency was staggering in 2010 – throwing 18 touchdowns to just one interception – the Chiefs’ preference was to run the football when inside an opponent’s 20-yard line.  ... Read more
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
Associated Press file photo
A look at the opportunities for Kansas City’s nine 2011 draft picks to make an impact this year:  ... Read more
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |

Like most teams in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs have more than one player who spent collegiate playing days at the University of Miami.  ... Read more

Most Popular