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Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. In the past two decades the fullback become nearly extinct, as teams grapple with roster limits and salary cap restraints that force general managers to value players that can do a little bit of everything. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Fading fullbacks: Once NFL staple, position keeps declining

By Dave Skretta Oct. 25, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Third-and-ugh: Chiefs vow to fix short-yardage woes in Indy

By Dave Skretta Sep. 21, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

Chiefs have some key free agents they want to hold on to

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:13 AM EST
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (14-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: FS Tyrann Mathieu, DT Jarran Reed, DT Derrick Nnadi, DE Alex Okafor, CB Charvarius Ward, CB Mike...

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers 12/16/2021

Dec. 16, 2021 06:37 PM EST

A fan holds a sign in support of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 03:55 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs 11/1/2021

Nov. 01, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) passes as he is pressured by Tennessee Titans linebacker Joe Jones (42) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
With 3-4 record, Chiefs need to figure out 1st half slumps

By Matt Derrick Oct. 25, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tershawn Wharton (98) holds up the football as he celebration his interception against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. Chiefs won 31-13. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Chiefs use defense _ say what? _ to handle Washington

By Matt Derrick Oct. 18, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

Saints enter draft with holes at all levels of defense

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
28. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) LAST SEASON: The Saints won the NFC South for a fourth consecutive season, and made the playoffs for the...

Cap constraints could limit Saints in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:32 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (13-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Jameis Winston, DE Trey Hendrickson, DT Sheldon Rankins, LB Craig Robertson, DB PJ...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees makes a face while warming up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 03:14 PM EST

The Galen Arena is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 as the Southern California men's basketball team canceled an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2021 11:14 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7), starting in place of an injured Drew Brees, hugs team owner Gayle Benson before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 12:26 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 08:10 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Goodell: Forfeits possible for NFL virus protocol violations

By Teresa M. Walker And Barry Wilner Oct. 05, 2020 09:25 AM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 01:22 PM EDT

Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, is shown Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five personnel tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first COVID-19 outbreak of the NFL season in Week 4. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AP source: Titans have 2 new positives, none for rest of NFL

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 04, 2020 10:34 AM EDT

Saints seek playmaker to bolster Super Bowl credentials

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:58 AM EDT
24. NEW ORLEANS (13-4) LAST SEASON: Saints weathered record-setting QB Drew Brees’ five-game absence with hand injury to match franchise...

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The Latest: Panthers sign WR/KR Cooper, safety Burris

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rivera's Redskins need TE, CB, total overhaul in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:55 PM EDT