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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Free Agency-Chiefs Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (13-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: OLB Dee Ford (franchise tag), OLB Justin Houston, DT Allen Bailey, TE Demetrius Harris, FB Anthony...

AP Source: Chiefs, Mathieu agree to $42M, 3-yr contract

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2019 08:30 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a $42 million, three-year deal with safety Tyrann Mathieu on Monday, continuing what is expected to be an...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Mass. A person with direct knowledge of discussions has confirmed to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign free agent cornerback Kevin Johnson. The person spoke to The AP on Monday, March 11, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the signing won't be official until the NFL's new year begins Wednesday. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
AP sources: Busy Bills agree to sign 4, including Gore

By John Wawrow Mar. 11, 2019 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) calls for the snap during the first half of the NFL football game between the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover, Md. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
AP source: Foles to sign 4-year, $88M deal with Jaguars

By Mark Long Mar. 11, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Chiefs release veteran LB Justin Houston to free cap space

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2019 05:14 PM EDT
The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran linebacker Justin Houston on Sunday after they were unable to drum up enough trade interest, ending the tenure of one of the...

AP source: Chiefs sign RB Hyde to $2.8M contract for 2019

By Dave Skretta Mar. 09, 2019 04:48 PM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs bolstered their young, relatively unproven backfield Saturday by signing veteran running back Carlos Hyde to a $2.8 million contract for the...

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Tommylee Lewis during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in New Orleans. NFL teams have proposed major changes to replay and overtime after a season of consistent criticism of officiating and which plays can be challenged or automatically reviewed. The competition committee will present teams' proposals and some of its own to the 32 owners at the league meetings March 24-27. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NFL teams propose major changes to replay and overtime

By Barry Wilner Mar. 09, 2019 01:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles. The Chiefs placed a franchise tag on Ford before the NFL deadline on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
5 defensive players and kicker get franchise tags

By Barry Wilner Mar. 05, 2019 06:57 PM EST

Chiefs make franchise tag on linebacker Dee Ford official

By Dave Skretta Mar. 04, 2019 07:53 PM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs placed the franchise tag on outside linebacker Dee Ford on Monday, making official a decision the team had been leaning toward throughout the...

Seahawks use franchise tag on defensive end Frank Clark

By Tim Booth Mar. 04, 2019 06:46 PM EST
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — As Frank Clark continued to impress in the final season of his rookie contract, the Seattle Seahawks kept saying he would be part of their long...

AP source: Chiefs franchising star linebacker Dee Ford

By Dave Skretta Mar. 02, 2019 06:42 PM EST
The Kansas City Chiefs are placing the franchise tag on outside linebacker Dee Ford after the best season of his career, though that could be just the first step in...

Charleston defensive lineman John Cominsky talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, March 2 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Small school success stories provide motivation at combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 02, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Elway wants Keenum to stay in Denver

Feb. 27, 2019 05:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles warms up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said Wednesday, Feb. 27,2 019, that the team will not use its franchise tag on Foles and instead will let him become a free agent. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Eagles agree to let Foles seek starting job in free agency

Feb. 27, 2019 05:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Chicago Bears would like to upgrade at kicker and Robbie Gould figures to hit the free agent market. The idea of bringing back the franchise's all-time scoring leader sure is a tantalizing one for Chicago fans, particularly in the wake of Cody Parkey's struggles. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Gould understands speculation about possible Chicago return

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 22, 2019 09:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2017, file photo, New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks to reporters in East Rutherford, N.J. The Kansas City Chiefs have turned to Spagnuolo to shore up their soft defense, and the former Rams and Giants head coach knows that it will be a process. But he also said Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, that there are pieces in place for a rapid turnaround. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Chiefs turning to Spagnuolo to shore up sieve-like defense

By Dave Skretta Feb. 20, 2019 02:30 PM EST

Chiefs announce overhaul of defensive coaching staff

By Dave Skretta Feb. 19, 2019 07:32 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid moved swiftly to replace longtime defensive coordinator Bob Sutton after his underperforming group allowed Tom Brady...

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt to head NFL finance committee

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is replacing the late Bob McNair as head of the NFL's influential financial committee. Hunt has...

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2013, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Donnie Avery (17) is tackled by Houston Texans free safety Ed Reed (20) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Towering tight end Tony Gonzalez is heading to the Hall of Fame, to be joined by three defensive backs who spent parts of their career trying to stop him. Champ Bailey, Reed and Ty Law were also voted into the Hall on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Texans-Chiefs

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST