How Damien Williams fits into the Chiefs' backfield
In a crowded backfield, Damien Williams potentially could carve out a role if Spencer Ware isn't fully recovered from his injury issues.
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10-6, 1st in AFC West
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs added some depth at safety by signing veteran Robert Golden. The 27-year-old Golden played six seasons with the Steelers with 12 starts, including two last season. The Chiefs were in need of safety depth after releasing long-time starter Ron Parker last month. Safeties Daniel Sorensen and Eric Murray played a lot last season and Eric Berry is scheduled to return next season after missing most of 2017 because of a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Here's where Chiefs need -- and don't need -- help from the draft
Kansas City has lost six starters plus some other key players during the offseason, making the draft essential for filling holes at some positions.
How could Broncos QB Case Keenum affect the AFC West race?
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Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs also added a wide receiver, Nelson Spruce. He spent time last season on the Bears' practice squad.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
New Chiefs QB Matt McGloin started six games for the Raiders in 2013. One was against the Chiefs. He threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns but also tossed four picks. The game is better remembered as the one in which Jamaal Charles scored five touchdowns. The Chiefs won 56-31.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs have their third-string quarterback, at least for now, after signing veteran Matt McGloin. The former Raiders starter will serve behind Patrick Mahomes II and Chad Henne. The Chiefs like to take four quarterbacks to training camp, so look for them to draft a QB or sign one afterward.
Chiefs' free agency grade bolstered by Watkins, but Smith, Peters will be missed
Adding Sammy Watkins gives the Chiefs' offense as good a collection of skill players as any team has, but the defense still needs more playmakers.
Andy Reid gushes about Alex Smith's ability, 'gigabytes'
The Redskins quarterback's former coach with the Chiefs plays up Smith's intelligence and qualities, adding that he was a salary-cap casualty in K.C.
More evidence the Chiefs don't intend to pull back with Patrick Mahomes II at QB
The Chiefs are fully confident in their young starting quarterback and won't be holding back on any part of their offense.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Former San Diego State fullback Nick Bawden tells me he has pre-draft workouts with the Eagles, Chiefs and Falcons. Bawden, a converted quarterback, spent the past two years blocking for Rashaad Penny and Donnel Pumphrey Jr. with the Aztecs. He is ranked by Mel Kiper Jr. as the No. 3 fullback/H-Back in this class.
Fellowship of the ring: Dustin Colquitt wants what father, brother have
Dustin Colquitt said his father, Craig, a punter for two Super Bowl champs in Pittsburgh, told him to finish his career in Kansas City.
Why this draft needs to be a defensive one for the Chiefs
The Kansas City defense, statistically one of the worst in the NFL last season, doesn't just need to get better. It needs to get younger, too.
New Chiefs backup Chad Henne has experience mentoring young QBs
Chad Henne, who helped guide the likes of Blake Bortles in Jacksonville, said he's eager to help Patrick Mahomes II settle in as a first-time starter.
McCourty, Jenkins to join criminal justice summit
The controversy over protests during the national anthem at NFL games last season helped propel issues of racial inequality and social injustice to the forefront and gave athletes a stronger voice to bring about change, current and former players said...
Manziel throws at USD; 13 NFL teams watch
Johnny Manziel threw to receivers at the University of San Diego's pro day on Thursday. Thirteen NFL teams had scouts in attendance.
Kansas City Chiefs' 2018 free agency: Damien Williams provides Chiefs with insurance
Spencer Ware missed all of last season with a knee injury, and Damien Williams may be insurance in case he doesn't return for the start of the season.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs appeared well-stocked at running back before the signing of veteran Damien Williams. Kareem Hunt led the NFL in rushing last season. Spencer Ware led the Chiefs in rushing in 2016 and Charcandrick West the year before that. But Ware is coming off a knee injury that caused him to miss all of last season. Williams, a versatile back who caught 85 passes the past four seasons with the Dolphins, gives the Chiefs insurance in case Ware isn't ready when the season begins.
Chiefs reach deal with ex-Fins RB Williams
Running back Damien Williams, who rushed for 477 yards in four seasons with the Dolphins, agreed to a contract with the Chiefs.
Where Chiefs stand one week into free agency
Sammy Watkins headlines a busy free agency for the Chiefs, and while they've addressed many needs, Kansas City could still use some help in spots.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
Would think the Chiefs' contract agreement with nose tackle Xavier Williams closes out their activity in free agency. They signed a wide receiver (Sammy Watkins), linebacker (Anthony Hitchens), cornerback (David Amerson), quarterback (Chad Henne) and now Williams. They also re-signed a handful of their own free agents. It's possible they could make a minor signing but more likely they're done until the draft. The Chiefs could line up and play a game with what they have at all position groups.
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
The Chiefs signed nose tackle Xavier Williams, a restricted free agent from the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals had the right to match the Chiefs' offer but declined. Williams, a Kansas City-area native played in 20 games for the Cardinals over three seasons with two starts. As of now, at least, Williams stand to be the starter in Kansas City. The Chiefs have no other obvious candidate on the roster. Bennie Logan, last year's starter, is an unrestricted free agent.
Kendall Fuller and David Amerson part of a revamped Chiefs secondary
Looking to make up for the loss of Marcus Peters, the Chiefs have restocked their secondary with a more aggressive coverage scheme in mind.
Schefter Pod: Free Agency Talk With Yates, Trumaine Johnson
Adam Schefter recaps the biggest moves from the first week of free agency with Field Yates (:33). Plus, new Jets DB Trumaine Johnson discusses signing with New York, getting tagged twice by the Rams and much more (26:54).
First Draft: With No Early Picks, Chiefs Must Be Smart
Todd McShay, Mel Kiper Jr. and Chris Sprow say that while the Chiefs were smart to trade up for Patrick Mahomes, they must make the most of their limited inventory this season.
2017 AFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 415 | 339 |
| Los Angeles | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 355 | 272 |
| Oakland | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 301 | 373 |
| Denver | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 289 | 382 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards256.57th
Rushing Yards118.99th
Points For25.96th
Points Against21.215th