Tag: regular season

Former Chiefs TE, Super Bowl champion released by Dolphins

According to a report, former #Chiefs TE and Super Bowl champion Jody Fortson was released by the Dolphins on Sunday.

According to a report, the Miami Dolphins parted ways with former Kansas City Chiefs tight end Jody Fortson.

The Chiefs signed Fortson in 2019 as an undrafted free agent out of Valdosta State before placing him on the practice squad. The former Blazer joined Kansas City’s active roster in 2022 but spent most of his tenure with the Chiefs, including Super Bowls LVII and LVIII, on injured reserve.

Fortson struggled during his time away from Kansas City, only tallying 2 receptions for 20 yards in three games with the Dolphins.

 

After adding tight ends Irv Smith and Jared Wiley in the 2024 offseason, it seems unlikely that the Chiefs’ front office would pursue a reunion with Fortson, but his availability could give Kansas City options if injuries play a factor at the position this season.

Stay tuned to see if Fortson catches on with another team in the coming days as news of cuts and signings roll in ahead of the regular season kickoff on September 5.

Patrick Mahomes: Chiefs three-peat ‘would mean the world to me’

Check out this video of #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes explaining his goals for the 2024 season.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to rest their starters against the Chicago Bears on Thursday ahead of the NFL’s regular season kickoff on September 5, where the defending champions will face the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium.

While Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and Trent McDuffie ride the pine this week, the Chiefs’ attention will turn toward the team’s ultimate goal; achieving a Super Bowl three-peat.

When Mahomes was asked about his goals for the 2024 season in a video posted to the NFL’s official Twitter account, he made it clear that anything less than a third-consecutive title would fall short of his objective.

Check out his full interview below:

Though Mahomes isn’t expected to take the field against Chicago on Thursday, his campaign to become the NFL’s first back-to-back-to-back champion is already underway.

Expect the veteran quarterback to be razor-sharp when he faces the Ravens in Week 1 of the 2024 regular season.

Dennis Allen says Taliese Fuaga will be ready for Week 1

Saints coach Dennis Allen isn’t sure about the 49ers preseason game, but he says Taliese Fuaga will be ready for Week 1:

New Orleans Saints rookie left tackle Taliese Fuaga exited Thursday’s training camp practice with a back injury, which kept him off the field again on Friday. Many were concerned about the possibility of Fuaga not being available for the start of the regular season but head coach Dennis Allen quickly put that to bed when asked about the situation.

“I would tell you, you can go home and rest at night fairly comfortably,” Allen said Friday. Fuaga will take some time to rehab his back but he’s expected to b e ready for September’s kickoff game.

Allen said that “I don’t know” if Fuaga will be able to play this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers but downplayed the injury possibly being a significant issue. He also said that Fuaga’s injury isn’t anything to worry about going into the regular season, which is a great sign for the team.

The Saints cannot afford to lose any quality players on the offensive line with the recent struggles from the unit as a whole this summer. If Fuaga were to be out of the mix, we’d be looking at a major, major issue for this team.

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Alabama basketball drops three spots in Week 19 AP Poll

How does Alabama Hoops fare in the Week 19 AP Poll?

After dropping three of their final fives games of the regular season, Alabama basketball was able to cap off SEC play with a nice 92-88 OT victory over Arkansas on Saturday. The Tide trailed 74-68 with 2:05 left in the game, but a massive [autotag]Grant Nelson[/autotag] three pointer sparked life back into the Crimson Tide.

It might have been a different story if [autotag]Latrell Wrightsell[/autotag] was able to stay healthy, but with him missing time late in the season, Alabama just never looked the same. The Volunteers were unfortunately able to pull away and earn the title of SEC regular season champs after the series sweep of the Tide. Alabama, alongside Auburn, South Carolina and Kentucky finished the season in second place with a 13-5 record. With post-season play starting this week, the Crimson Tide will be the three-seed in the SEC tournament this week.

The Week 19 AP Poll saw the Crimson Tide drop three spots after going 1-1 last week. However, they should still be a four-seed in March Madness per ESPN’s Joe Lunardi.

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WATCH: Demario Davis addresses Saints pregame huddle for maybe the last time in 2023

WATCH: Demario Davis addresses Saints pregame huddle for what may be the last time in the 2023 season

The New Orleans Saints have underachieved this year, but you can’t put the blame on Demario Davis. The veteran linebacker has continued to step up when his team has needed him — proving yet again why he’s such a valuable leader in the locker room. He leads by example and works hard to elevate those around him.

And on Sunday, Davis delivered his traditional pregame speech to his huddled teammates for what may be the final time during the 2023 season. The Saints will be eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the archrival Atlanta Falcons. A win won’t clinch a playoff berth either, but the roads to the postseason all start there. Hopefully Davis and his Saints teammates can do enough to win the day and see if their season will keep going.

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Chiefs HC Andy Reid tied Tom Landry on NFL’s all-time regular season wins list

#Chiefs head coach Andy Reid tied Tom Landry for fourth place on the NFL’s all-time regular season win list on Sunday night.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid secured his 250th regular season win on Sunday night against the New York Jets. That mark ties legendary Dallas Cowboys skipper Tom Landry for the fourth-most all-time in NFL history and is yet another feather in Reid’s cap heading into the meat of Kansas City’s 2023 schedule.

Regular season wins are hard to come by in the modern NFL, and Reid has proven to be among the most adept coaches in the game at racking them up over the course of his career with the Chiefs.

The team’s victory on Sunday marked his 120th regular season win as Kansas City’s head coach, a mark that sits at second place in Chiefs franchise history behind the incomparable Hank Stram, who has 124.

With any luck, Reid will be able to beat Stram’s record later this year as Kansas City looks to defend its Super Bowl title.

Examining a potential trade for Mike Evans by the Texans

Could Mike Evans be a potential trade target for the #Texans heading into the regular season?

Last week, news broke that Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans had set a hard deadline with the organization regarding his future status. The recently turned 30-year-old wide receiver has had nine consecutive 1000-yard seasons with Tampa in addition to four Pro Bowl appearances and contributing to the 2021 Super Bowl team. However, the organization has been reluctant to extend the aging wideout in their post-Tom Brady era while they face one of the worst financial situations in the league.

Unsurprisingly, Evans feels quite differently. He’s set a deadline of September 9th for Tampa Bay to arrive at a contract extension or that his camp will shift their attention to his next team. Evans’ contract is set to expire at the end of the 2023 season and the Buccaneers would find it quite expensive to exercise the franchise tag, meaning that September 9th could ultimately signal the end of his time with the organization after this year.

Why does it matter? In a rebuilding year for Tampa Bay, featuring Baker Mayfield starting at quarterback, many are left to wonder if Evans makes sense as a logical trade candidate before the Buccaneers lose his services for nothing in the spring.

Could the Houston Texans make sense as a candidate to bring Evans back to the state where he dominated as a college football player at Texas A&M? There are multiple angles worth looking at.

Chiefs check-in: Kansas City set to begin cutting roster this week

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The Kansas City Chiefs secured a stellar win over the Cleveland Browns over the weekend and looked to be in great form ahead of the regular season kickoff in September. Though Saturday’s game came down to a blocked field goal late in the fourth quarter, Kansas City should be confident in the roster they have assembled.

The team faces some tough decisions as they look to cut their payroll from 90 players to 53 this week, but have plenty of options to choose from at every key position as they prepare for their 2023 campaign.

Check out all the top Chiefs stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs check-in for the morning of Monday, August 28:

Andy Reid: ‘There has been no communication’ between Chiefs, Chris Jones

Andy Reid told reporters that “there has been no communication” between the #Chiefs and star defensive lineman Chris Jones.

Chris Jones’ contract dispute with the Kansas City Chiefs has extended through the first two weeks of the preseason, and an end isn’t in sight.

Head Coach Andy Reid shared an update on where things with Jones stand on Wednesday after Kansas City’s practice session.

“There has been no communication so I don’t know [if Jones will be present for week one],” Reid said. “Whatever happens, happens. [The] game goes on, right? That’s how it works.”

When asked if he had become involved with the negotiations with the star lineman, Reid made it clear that he is leaving those discussions to the Chiefs’ front office.

“No, right now there is not [a way to get involved in the negotiations],” Reid continued. “[Jones and the front office] have to communicate, do their thing. There’s just been no communication.”

The lack of communication between both sides may be an indication that a contract agreement is not close to materializing. Jones’ asking price may be so astronomically high that the front office has decided to stop negotiations.

Or, It could be a cat-and-mouse game, as each side waits for the other to cave.

With two weeks until the Chiefs’ opener against the Lions, it is becoming more unlikely that Jones will be playing for Kansas City in 2023 on a new contract.

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REPORT: Kadarius Toney expected to return from injury before regular season

Kadarius Toney went down with a knee injury during the #Chiefs’ Sunday practice session and is likely to return before the regular season.

The Kansas City Chiefs may have dodged a bullet after a recent injury to receiver Kadarius Toney kept fans on edge after the team’s first training camp practice on Sunday.

According to a report, Toney aggravated a knee injury that required him to undergo a clean-up procedure in the offseason, and while he is expected to miss some time in training camp, early indications are that he will be ready to play when the regular season starts in September.

Toney is no stranger to injuries, which defined his time with the New York Giants early in his career before Kansas City acquired him via trade last year. He missed time with the Chiefs during their 2022 campaign, but made a triumphant return in the playoffs, helping Kansas City secure their Super Bowl LVII title in February with a now-iconic punt return.

Keep a close eye on Toney’s status moving forward, as his absence could give rookie Rashee Rice more opportunities for snaps in practice and the preseason ahead of the regular season kickoff.

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