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Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Friday that the Chiefs have "no concerns whatsoever" about Jamaal Charles' ACL recovery.

"Chiefs tell me no concerns whatsoever," Mort reported on ESPN 32. "... They expect him certainly to be ready for training camp. They're excited about him." Though Charles is sitting out OTAs, all signs point to him returning fully in camp. Mort also noted new Chiefs OC Brian Daboll's success with a somewhat similar player in Reggie Bush last year with the Dolphins. Bush set career highs in carries (216) and rushing yards (1,086) in Daboll's scheme.
May 25 - 7:13 PM
Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs

The Chiefs do not intend to let Jamaal Charles (ACL surgery) participate in any pre-training camp activities.

The club is taking a conservative approach with its three ACL patients, holding Tony Moeaki and Eric Berry out of OTAs, as well. The goal for all three is to be ready by late July. "We’re going to do everything we can to get them as healthy as they can get before we put them back out there," coach Romeo Crennel said. "If they continue to make progress, they should be cleared by camp time."
Source: Kansas City Star
May 25 - 3:22 PM
Jeff Allen - G - Chiefs

Chiefs second-round OG Jeff Allen is sporting a walking boot at OTAs.

A walking boot doesn't necessarily mean a high-ankle sprain, but that's often the case. The Chiefs' last offseason practice is June 15, so Allen may not be back until training camp. Allen is expected to come off the bench as a rookie.
Source: Kansas City Star
May 25 - 9:58 AM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster is working as the Chiefs' first-team slot receiver in OTAs.

With newfound backfield depth, the Chiefs are serious about moving McCluster back to receiver. He may not stay with the first team in three-wide sets, however, once Dwayne Bowe signs his franchise tender and reports to camp. Steve Breaston could move to the slot with Jonathan Baldwin picking up snaps outside.
Related: Steve Breaston, Jonathan Baldwin
Source: Josh Looney on Twitter
May 24 - 1:16 PM
Dontari Poe - DL - Chiefs

First-round pick Dontari Poe has been inserted as the Chiefs' starting nose tackle at OTA practices.

Though Poe was considered developmental coming out of Memphis, the Chiefs didn't invest the 11th pick in the draft on a bench warmer. Poe is already working ahead of Amon Gordon and Jerrell Powe, including for third-down packages. Poe is bound to be rough around the edges early in his rookie year, but he has dominant potential. He'll team with LE Tyson Jackson and RE Glenn Dorsey to make up a formidable 3-4 line.
Source: Joe Looney on Twitter
May 24 - 1:03 PM
De'Quan Menzie - DB - Chiefs

Fifth-round rookie S De'Quan Menzie is sidelined at Chiefs OTAs with a hamstring injury.

It's an ill-timed injury for Menzie, who is missing out on first team reps with starters Eric Berry (ACL surgery) and Kendrick Lewis (torn pectoral) both sidelined. Menzie should be ready for June's minicamp.
Source: Kansas City Star
May 22 - 11:26 PM
Kendrick Lewis - DB - Chiefs

Chiefs FS Kendrick Lewis' January surgery was actually to repair a torn pectoral, and he's unsure if he'll be ready for training camp.

It was originally reported that Lewis had undergone shoulder surgery. "Whenever the trainers say it’s cool for me," Lewis said when asked when he might return. "I’m just playing it by ear. ... Everything is going smooth, according to plan." Per beat writer Adam Teicher, Lewis is getting around well at OTAs, and it "doesn’t appear that his absence will be a prolonged one." With Eric Berry (ACL surgery) and fifth-round rookie De'Quan Menzie (hamstring) also sidelined, CB Travis Daniels and undrafted rookie Terrance Parks are running as the Chiefs' first-team safeties. It's notable that Donald Washington is not.
Source: Kansas City Star
May 22 - 10:53 PM
Terrance Parks - DB - Chiefs

Undrafted rookie Terrance Parks is getting first-team reps at Chiefs OTAs.

It's an injury-related deal, with De'Quan Menzie, Eric Berry, and Kendrick Lewis all nursing ailments. Parks is a big, in-the-box safety out of Florida State who ran 4.64 at 6-foot-2, 215 at the Seminoles' Pro Day. He's fighting for a roster spot.
Source: Kansas City Star
May 22 - 1:30 AM
Jonathan Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jonathan Baldwin is getting first-team reps at Chiefs OTAs as unsigned franchise player Dwayne Bowe stays away from the workouts.

Bowe is the only member of Kansas City's offseason roster skipping OTAs. Baldwin, the club's first-round pick in 2011, flashed exciting ability when healthy during his rookie season. At Tuesday's practice, Baldwin reeled in a bomb down the left sideline and turned some heads working opposite Steve Breaston. He should play in all of the Chiefs' three-receiver sets this season.
Source: kcchiefs.com
May 21 - 5:16 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster worked exclusively with the wide receivers during Chiefs OTA practice Monday.

The Chiefs tried to turn McCluster into a slot receiver as a rookie, but it didn't work. He moved back to tailback in 2011 and struggled mightily. The ticket to McCluster earning a roster spot in 2012 might be punt returns. We've previously speculated that McCluster could be on the bubble in training camp.
Source: Kansas City Star
May 21 - 3:15 PM
Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs

Jamaal Charles, Tony Moeaki and Eric Berry were each held out of the beginning of Chiefs OTAs on Monday.

All three players are in the final stages of their recoveries from torn ACLs. Each is expected to be at or extremely close to 100 percent for the beginning of camp. Charles recently estimated that he's "80 percent," and said he felt he can "do the same thing my teammates do." Kansas City will likely hold its dynamic trio out of next month's minicamp.
Related: Eric Berry, Tony Moeaki
Source: Josh Looney on Twitter
May 21 - 12:04 PM
Jackie Battle - RB - Chiefs

A "team insider" tells ProFootballWeekly.com the Chargers are interested in signing a veteran running back.

The Bolts worked out free agent Jackie Battle in March, while plugged-in Union-Tribune San Diego reporter Kevin Acee has suggested Cadillac Williams could be a possibility. Per Pro Football Weekly's "insider," the Chargers are willing to wait until more players are willing to sign for the minimum before making a move. It's possible the Bolts will be willing to stand on their current trio of Ryan Mathews, Curtis Brinkley and seventh-round rookie Edwin Baker.
Related: Chargers
Source: ProFootballWeekly.com
May 19 - 4:10 PM
Donald Stephenson - T - Chiefs

Chiefs signed third-round OT Donald Stephenson to a four-year contract.

Stephenson worked at left tackle during rookie camp, and the Chiefs are projecting him as a swing tackle in his first season. Stephenson possesses left tackle length at 6-foot-6, 314 with 35 1/4-inch arms, and showed terrific athleticism with a 35 1/2-inch vertical and 4.98 forty at the Combine. Stephenson is a bit of a project, but he has the skill level of a future starter.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
May 17 - 10:38 AM
Matt Cassel - QB - Chiefs

Chiefs GM Scott Pioli gave Matt Cassel a ringing endorsement during a recent radio interview with WHB in Kansas City.

Pioli went so far as to compare Cassel to Len Dawson, who is "without a doubt the greatest quarterback in the history of this franchise." Said Pioli, "I think that we have a really good quarterback. ... I think as he gets more opportunities, Matt is gonna continue to show people that he’s a good NFL quarterback." The Chiefs' offseason actions speak louder than Pioli's words. They appear to be gearing up to lead the NFL in rushing attempts.
Source: Sports Radio Interviews
May 17 - 10:31 AM
Martin Rucker - TE - Chiefs

Chiefs signed TE Martin Rucker, LB Leon Williams, DB Dominique Ellis, and OL Rich Ranglin.

Former mid-round picks Rucker and Williams share a combined 69 games of NFL experience, but are roster longshots in Kansas City. Undrafted out of South Carolina State, Ellis earned a longer look with a strong tryout in rookie camp. Ranglin played last year with the Arena League's Kansas City Command.
May 16 - 10:14 AM

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