Kansas City’s defensive line is set to get an in-house boost this week, and possibly a free-agent boost in the near future. This could give the Chiefs’ defense an opportunity to become even more dominant as they are already ranked in the top half of the NFL in sacks and run defense.
That story and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, October 18th.
Chiefs' defensive line set to get a boost
Andy Reid told the media that the Chiefs will ease Charles Omenihu back in after his six-game suspension, but he looks forward to seeing Omenihu make an impact.
Omenihu may not be the only help on the way
Reid hinted that the Chiefs could be interested in bringing back free-agent defensive end Frank Clark, but a decision hasn’t been made yet.
George Karlaftis making a big leap in his second year
Karlaftis leads the Chiefs in quarterback pressures this season with 27.
Eric Berry honored by his alma mater
After being announced as the latest inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame, Berry was honored by his alma mater, the University of Tennessee, this past weekend.
Travis Kelce is everywhere
Kelce capped off a busy weekend by attending Game 1 of the MLB’s National League Championship Series.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos
- The Broncos brought in running back Hassan Hall and tight end John Samuel Shenker for tryouts on Tuesday.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus believes that Las Vegas will trade wide receiver Huter Renfrow, who has been phased out of the Raiders’ offense.
Los Angeles Chargers
Around the NFL
- The Eagles have signed wide receiver Julio Jones to their practice squad.
- The Rams have signed running backs Darrell Henderson and Royce Freeman.
- The Steelers have opened the 21-day practice window for wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
- NFL owners unanimously approved a proposal to push in-person head coaching interviews until after the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
- NFL players could play flag football in the 2028 Olympics.
