Alex Okafor
Chiefs in sticky salary cap situation entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:38 PM EST
KANSAS CITY (16-3) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WRs Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson; SS Daniel Sorenson; CBs Bashaud Breeland and Antonio...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2021 02:32 PM EST

Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/7/2021

Feb. 06, 2021 03:06 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs players dump a box of confetti on head coach Andy Reid after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 24, 2021 10:15 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs on the field before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs 1/24/2021

Jan. 24, 2021 05:30 PM EST

Fans tailgate in the parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 02:36 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Raiders RT Sam Young, Chiefs WR Watkins among inactives

By Greg Beacham Nov. 22, 2020 07:43 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Right tackle Sam Young is inactive for the Las Vegas Raiders in their AFC West showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. ...

FILE - New York Giants rookie DeAndre Baker talks to reporters during NFL football rookie camp in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Friday, May 3, 2019, file photo. in East Rutherford, N.J. Former New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker was cleared of robbery charges in Florida on Monday Nov. 16, 2020, after his alleged victims' attorney was arrested on extortion charges. The Broward County State Attorney's Office announced it was dropping all charges against Baker shortly after the county sheriff's office arrested attorney William Dean, 50, and charged him with extortion. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Chiefs signing 2019 1st-round pick Baker to practice squad

By Dave Skretta Nov. 18, 2020 02:17 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Chiefs quarterback Mahomes continues to progress with time

By Dave Skretta Oct. 22, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, right, runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Chiefs grind out win over Bills before Bell's arrival

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2020 01:17 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs' Juan Thornhill, right, breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Chiefs, Edwards-Helaire run away with 26-17 win over Bills

By John Wawrow Oct. 19, 2020 08:22 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs for a touchdown in front of Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen (48) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Mahomes outplays Jackson to lead Chiefs past Ravens 34-20

By David Ginsburg Sep. 28, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

Chiefs DE Alex Okafor inactive for KC against Ravens

Sep. 28, 2020 07:05 PM EDT
BALTIMORE (AP) — Chiefs injured defensive end Alex Okafor has been placed on the inactive list for Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. ...

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Chiefs could have defensive help back for game vs Ravens

By Dave Skretta Sep. 24, 2020 03:19 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs offensive line crucial part of dynamic attack

By Dave Skretta Sep. 16, 2020 02:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes as he is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs begin title defense with 34-20 victory over Texans

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2020 11:28 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches workouts during an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Toub facing difficult task in special teams picks

By Dave Skretta Aug. 28, 2020 12:41 PM EDT

Chiefs' Hill has mild hamstring strain; Watkins, Jones back

Aug. 21, 2020 04:30 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has only a minor hamstring strain and the Kansas City Chiefs intend to be cautious with their dynamic...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins defensive end Taco Charlton (96) rushes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a contract with Charlton, adding a former first-round pick who flamed out in Dallas and Miami but whose athleticism is a perfect match for coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s defense.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Chiefs sign former first-round pick Charlton to help defense

May. 02, 2020 01:17 PM EDT