Xavier Williams
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Bengals need help on offensive and defensive lines, LB

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:44 PM EST
CINCINNATI BENGALS (4-11-1) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR A.J. Green, S Shawn Williams, WR John Ross, CB Mackensie Alexander, P Kevin Huber...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:26 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. Green, top, is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Khari Willis (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Despite blowing 21-0 lead, Bengals hope turnaround is near

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 19, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard (25) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals nose tackle D.J. Reader (98) is carted away after he was injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. Reader suffered a season-ending knee injury. Free agent DT Xavier Williams was signed Monday to replace him. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Colts trying to fix Taylor-made ground game against Bengals

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham catches the ball during an NFL football practice, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots in market for kicker after cutting Rohrwasser, Folk

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 05, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

Chiefs have pieces in place to defend Super Bowl title

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:19 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) New faces: DE Taco Charlton, CB Antonio Hamilton, LB Darius Harris, P Tyler Newsome, OG Kelechi Osemele, OT Mike...

After title, Chiefs believe they're primed for more success

Jul. 20, 2020 05:29 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Kansas City, Missouri LAST YEAR: Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers to win first...

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Andy Reid is like most people these days. The Kansas City Chiefs coach is hunkered down in his basement, trying to avoid going out in public as he works from a makeshift office consisting of a computer, an iPad and an old side table. The difference, though: He's trying to build a team that can defend a Super Bowl title. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Chiefs open in draft after keeping most of their free agents

By Dave Skretta Apr. 16, 2020 12:23 PM EDT

Chiefs eye secondary help, defense with 5 picks in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:29 AM EDT
32. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (15-4) LAST SEASON: Super Bowl champions overcame early injuries to rattle off nine straight wins to finish regular...

Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt, right, hands the trophy to head coach Andy Reid after the chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
After Super Bowl win, Chiefs already eyeing repeat next year

By Dave Skretta Feb. 03, 2020 09:21 AM EST

Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) celebrates after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Chiefs prepped for Texans in pseudo-rematch of Week 6

By Dave Skretta Jan. 06, 2020 06:05 PM EST

Cowboys' Byron Jones out against Redskins with ankle injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EST
Dallas cornerback Byron Jones is out against Washington and will miss a game for the first time in his five-year career because of an ankle injury sustained at...

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) hangs on to the jersey of Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. The Houston Texans won 31-24. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs' run defense making opposing backs look like stars

By Dave Skretta Oct. 14, 2019 03:00 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds his leg after he was tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive ends Kemoko Turay and Justin Houston during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs' Hill close to returning while other stars remain out

By Dave Skretta Oct. 09, 2019 02:45 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) scores a touchdown next to Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Damien Wilson (54) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs doomed by penalties in loss to Colts

By Dave Skretta Oct. 07, 2019 11:48 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, tumbles after a sack by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs lose, leave Pats, Niners as NFL's lone unbeaten teams

By Mark Long Oct. 07, 2019 02:52 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks to the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs' first loss of season leaves them bruised, battered

By Dave Skretta Oct. 07, 2019 01:08 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Colts shut down Mahomes, Chiefs offense in 19-13 victory

By Dave Skretta Oct. 06, 2019 11:43 PM EDT