Sam McDowell
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Sports columnist for The Kansas City Star. Hit me up: [email protected].
Omarr Norman-Lott is getting a lot of reps with the top group.
The #Panthers think they’ve found a strength in numbers. The reworked analytics department helped GM Dan Morgan make some major decisions during the group’s first full offseason together. Inside the group’s influence during free agency and the draft: charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/car…
Tyrann Mathieu is among the most enjoyable (and approachable) athletes I've covered. He forever changed the culture of the Chiefs defense. Wish him the best.
Tyrann Mathieu has announced his retirement from the @NFL 🫡
Trey Smith got emotional today when talking about his journey to get here, particularly a FaceTime call informing his family of his contract. Wrote about that last year: kansascity.com/sports/spt-col…
Chris Jones showed up to the George Karlaftis presser. “Don’t call him George. Call him g-money.”
Yes. With Jawaan Taylor out, Jaylon Moore is rolling with the 1s on the right side.
Hey Sam, who was on the right side? Moore?
Josh Simmons is at LT, taking the first rep with the 1s at training camp.
Kristian Fulton and Jawaan Taylor are present but won’t participate, each on the PUP list with knee injuries.
Why the Chiefs locked up George Karlaftis early: kansascity.com/sports/spt-col…
Jawaan Taylor and Kristian Fulton are both dealing with knee injuries.
What are the injuries???
The Chiefs report for camp today. Andy Reid said Jawaan Taylor and Kristian Fulton will open on PUP list.
Going by OTC numbers here: Karlaftis will rank 10th among edge rushers in AAV at $23.25 million. He'll sit 8th in GTD money. He will, of course, slide as the position continues to see spikes in pay. A pretty reasonable deal for a player who's best play came in back half of '24.
The Chiefs are signing George Karlaftis to a 4-year extension, per source.
ESPN's Adam Schefter says the deal includes $62 million guaranteed. The Chiefs report to training camp tonight and begin practice Tuesday.
The Chiefs are signing George Karlaftis to a 4-year extension, per source.
The Chiefs are signing George Karlaftis to a 4-year extension, per source.
ESPN sources: A Dallas County judge just sentenced Chiefs WR Rashee Rice to five years probation and 30 days of jail time that can be served during those five years stemming for his role in a multi-car crash in Dallas during the 2024 offseason. Now that the judge has ruled, the…
Trey Smith once feared returning to football might kill him. But he'd made a promise to his mom — and to himself. It's been a heck of journey — for his family, too — to become the NFL's top paid right guard: kansascity.com/sports/spt-col…
Does Kansas want the Royals or Chiefs more? Partisan divide is emerging From The Star’s Matthew Kelly this morning: kansascity.com/news/politics-…
In a letter obtained by The Star, Frank White told Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe he's prepared to support a Chiefs stadium tax — but as a three-way split with two-thirds reserved for other specific county facilities. More here: kansascity.com/sports/spt-col…
As wrapped up interviewing Jac Caglianone before game yesterday, he said “I know this will pass ... It’s all part of it. There are plenty of better days ahead.” Then he started toward that by hitting his first HR at The K. Read more at: kansascity.com/sports/spt-col…