The Kansas City Chiefs veteran players reported to training camp in St. Joseph Thursday afternoon as they will begin practice as a full team Friday afternoon at Missouri Western. Click the links below to listen to interviews with players as they moved in to Scanlon Hall Thursday.
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Kansas City releases WR Mardy Gilyard
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has waived wide receiver Mardy Gilyard.
Gilyard (6-1, 187) joined the Chiefs on Feb. 12, 2013 after stints with the New York Jets (2011-12), Philadelphia Eagles (2012) and St. Louis Rams (2010-11). He owns eight receptions for 78 yards (9.8 avg.), two punt returns for 15 yards (7.5 avg.) and 16 kickoff returns for 356 yards (22.3 avg.).
Gilyard originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick (99th overall) of St. Louis in 2010. He was released by the Rams on Sept. 3, 2011 and acquired by the Jets the following day for his first go-round with the club.
After being released by the Jets on Sept. 10, 2011, Gilyard signed with Philadelphia on Jan. 6, 2012. He rejoined the Jets on Nov. 28, 2012 before being released on Dec. 24, 2012.
Gilyard was an All-American receiver at the University of Cincinnati.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
Audio from Chiefs Training Camp – Wednesday, July 24
The Kansas City Chiefs continued training camp Wednesday at Missouri Western in St. Joseph. The quarterbacks, rookies and selected veterans completed their second of three practices before the first practice as a full squad Friday afternoon. Click the links below to hear audio from players after their second practice.
Chiefs report to training camp at MWSU; No. 1 pick Fisher still unsigned
The Kansas City Chiefs are arriving on the campus of Missouri Western for their first training camp under coach Andy Reid.
Rookies and quarterbacks reported Monday ahead of the full squad, which will begin practice in earnest on Friday. The Chiefs play their first preseason game Aug. 9 at New Orleans, and then open the regular season Sept. 8 at Jacksonville.
After going 2-14 last year, Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt fired coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli this past offseason. Longtime Packers personnel man John Dorsey was brought in as the new GM and Reid was hired after spending the past 14 years with the Eagles.
Together, they’ve overhauled the roster in the hopes of a quick turnaround.
The Chiefs are still talking with the agent for No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher, but the right tackle has yet to sign a contract and has not reported to training camp.
Rookies, quarterbacks and injured players reported to the Chiefs’ camp headquarters on the campus of Missouri Western on Monday, giving them a few days of extra work before the full squad reports on Thursday. The first full practice is Friday.
It’s unclear when Fisher will join the mix, though coach Andy Reid said that GM John Dorsey and Fisher’s agent, Joel Segal, were talking.
A rookie wage scale introduced in the latest collective-bargaining agreement took much of the drama out of rookie contract negotiations. Still, Reid said he’s not surprised the negotiations with Fisher are ongoing.
— Associated Press —
Chiefs announce 2013 Training Camp schedule at MWSU
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday dates for 2013 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. All times and dates are subject to change.
Training camp will officially kick off on Friday, July 26 with a 3:30 p.m. practice and conclude with the club’s final practice on Aug. 14 at 8:15 a.m. Beginning July 26, all practices will be open to the public. Practices conducted indoors due to inclement weather at Missouri Western will not be open to the public. Groups of players will sign autographs following each practice session.
Unless otherwise noted, all outdoor training camp practices will be free of charge. Missouri Western will charge a $5 parking fee per vehicle per day.
Camp Kickoff on Friday, July 26 will feature a full-team autograph session following the 3:30 p.m. practice. Missouri Western will charge a $5 admission fee with no charge for children ages three and under for the first practice of camp.
The Chiefs “American Family” Fun Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3. Admission is free of charge and the entire team will sign autographs following practice.
Head Coach Andy Reid will be available to the media every other day beginning on July 26. On days Coach Reid is not available, the offensive, defensive and special teams coordinators will alternate appearances. Players will be made available after every practice. Walkthrough practices are closed to the public and media.
To apply for camp credentials, please email Cydney Ricker at cricker@chiefs.nfl.com with your name and affiliation. Requests will be evaluated and granted on a case-by-case basis by the Chiefs Communications Staff. You must report to 220 Blum Union to pick up your credential prior to going out to practice or attending availability.
Dates Times
Monday, July 22 Report Day (Rookies & QBs)
Tuesday, July 23 Practice – 8:45 a.m. (Coach Reid/Players Available)
Wednesday, July 24 Practice – 8:45 a.m. – (Players Only)
Thursday, July 25 Report Day – Media Access at Scanlon Hall TBA
Friday, July 26 Practice – 3:30 p.m. (Coach Reid Available) – $5 Admission Fee
Saturday, July 27 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Pederson Available)
Sunday, July 28 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Reid Available)
Monday, July 29 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Sutton & Toub Available)
Tuesday, July 30 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Reid Available)
Wednesday, July 31 No Practice
Thursday, Aug. 1 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Reid Available)
Friday, Aug. 2 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Pederson Available)
Saturday, Aug. 3 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Reid Available)
– American Family Fun Day – Entire Team Autograph Session
Sunday, Aug. 4 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Sutton & Toub Available)
Monday, Aug. 5 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Reid Available)
Tuesday, Aug. 6 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Pederson Available)
Wednesday, Aug. 7 No Practice
Thursday, Aug. 8 Team Travel Day – No Practice
Friday, Aug. 9 Preseason Game No. 1 – Chiefs at Saints – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10 No Practice
Sunday, Aug. 11 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Reid Available)
Monday, Aug. 12 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Sutton & Toub Available)
Tuesday, Aug. 13 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Pederson Available)
Wednesday, Aug. 14 Practice – 8:15 a.m. (Coach Reid Available)
Thursday, Aug. 15 Team Travel Day – No Practice – Camp in St. Joseph Breaks
Friday, Aug. 16 Preseason Game No. 2 – Chiefs vs. 49ers – 7 p.m.
*Practices July 23-24 are closed to the general public.
* Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily. All dates and times provided are subject to change.
For more information about training camp, please visit the Chiefs website at http://www.kcchiefs.com.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
Chiefs claim DE Austen Lane; release DT Daniel Muir
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that the club has claimed defensive end Austen Lane off waivers from Jacksonville and released defensive tackle Daniel Muir.
Lane (6-6, 265) has played in 28 games (17 starts) in three NFL seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2010-12). He recorded 64 tackles (46 solo), 3.0 sacks (-11.0 yards) and one forced fumble. He originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft selection (153rd overall) of the Jaguars in the 2010 NFL Draft. Lane became the highest drafted player out of Murray State, where he finished his career with a school-record 29.0 sacks and 55 tackles for loss. The Iola, Wisc., native prepped at Iola-Scandinavia High School.
Muir (6-2, 322) originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 2007. He has appeared in 46 games (26 starts) in six seasons with Green Bay (2007), Indianapolis (2008-11) and the New York Jets (2012), recording 111 tackles (88 solo), 0.5 sacks (-5.0 yards) and one pass defensed. He was a four-year letterman at Kent State (2003-06). The Lanham, Md., native was a four-year letterman at Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Md. Muir joined the Chiefs as a free agent on Jan. 18, 2013.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
Kansas City signs draft picks Kelce & Johnson
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed tight end Travis Kelce and linebacker Nico Johnson. Kansas City has now signed seven of eight draft selections from the 2013 NFL Draft.
Kelce (6-5, 260) joined the Chiefs as the team’s first of two third-round picks (63rd overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He appeared in 35 games (12 starts) at Cincinnati, recording 54 receptions for 752 yards (13.9 avg.) with nine touchdowns. He also added eight carries for 47 yards (5.9 avg.) with two touchdowns. Kelce was a three-sport standout at Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Johnson (6-2, 249) joined the Chiefs as the club’s fourth-round draft pick (99th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft. Johnson played in 52 games (21 starts) for the Crimson Tide, posting 163 tackles (87 solo), two QB pressures, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two interceptions and seven passes defensed. He was one of two Alabama players to play on the 2009, 2011 and 2012 national championship teams. Johnson prepped at Andalusia High School in Andalusia, Ala.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
Chiefs sign cornerback Vince Agnew
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed cornerback Vince Agnew.
Agnew (5-10, 196) saw action in four contests with the Dallas Cowboys in 2012. While with Dallas, Agnew spent the majority of his time on the Cowboys practice squad roster.
After originally entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins, Agnew served his initial NFL season on the Dolphins practice squad.
The Grand Rapids, Mich., native played in 47 games at Central Michigan recording 161 tackles (95 solo), five tackles for loss, one interception and 14 passes defensed. He added one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and three blocked kicks on special teams. Agnew prepped at Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, Mich.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
Chiefs sign fifth-round pick Sanders Commings
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed safety Sanders Commings. He is the fifth of Kansas City’s eight draft selections from the 2013 NFL Draft to sign his contract.
Commings (6-0, 223) joined the Chiefs as the club’s fifth-round pick (134th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He appeared in 54 games (35 starts) at Georgia, recording 154 tackles (113 solo), 1.0 sack (-7.0 yards), six tackles for loss, three QB pressures, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. He added eight interceptions and 17 passes defensed.
Commings was a multi-sport standout at Westside High School in Augusta, Ga. While in high school, he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 37th round of the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
Chiefs sign Bronson & Demps; release Glenn & Rogers
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the club has signed free agent S Malcolm Bronson and S Quintin Demps. Additionally the club has released S Justin Glenn and CB James Rogers.
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Bronson (5-11, 192) joins Kansas City as a rookie free agent after playing collegiately at McNeese State. In four years, he played in 40 games recording 230 tackles (159 solo), 10 interceptions (233 yards), 18 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was the team’s MVP in 2011 and was on the 2012 Buck Buchanan watch list. The Jasper, Texas, native was a multi-sport standout at Jasper High School.
Demps (5-11, 208) joins Kansas City as an unrestricted free agent from the Houston Texans. In five NFL seasons with the Texans (2010-12) and Philadelphia Eagles (2008-09), Demps saw action in 48 contests tallying 61 tackles (51 solo), 1.0 sack (-9.0 yards), three interceptions (59 yards), 13 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick (117th overall) of the Eagles in 2008. The San Antonio, Texas, native played collegiately at UTEP and prepped at Theodore Roosevelt High School in San Antonio.
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Glenn (5-11, 214) appeared in 40 games (16 starts) in four years at the University of Washington, recording 152 tackles (93 solo), three tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries, three interceptions and four passes defensed. The Mukilteo, Wash., native prepped at Kamiak High School where he was a defensive back and running back.
Rogers (6-1, 188) played in 46 games (15 starts) at the University of Michigan as a defensive back and wide receiver, starting 13 games at cornerback and two games at wide receiver. He caught three passes for 64 yards (21.3 avg.) during his career and added three interceptions and four passes defensed, as well as 15 special teams tackles. The Madison Heights, Mich., native prepped at Lamphere High School where he was a three-year varsity letterman.
— Chiefs Media Relations —