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Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown day
Read full article: Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 1st-rounders from 2021, let go on NFL roster cutdown dayKansas City receiver Kadarius Toney and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley, both first-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, are among the cuts as teams trim their rosters for the regular season.
Kadarius Toney, James Bradberry, Bailey Zappe headline list of players on the roster bubble
Read full article: Kadarius Toney, James Bradberry, Bailey Zappe headline list of players on the roster bubbleThe final preseason game is an opportunity for players on the bubble to impress coaches and earn a roster spot before Tuesday’s deadline for cuts.
The Chiefs and 49ers should provide a heavy dose of pre-snap motion in Super Bowl
Read full article: The Chiefs and 49ers should provide a heavy dose of pre-snap motion in Super BowlWhen the Super Bowl was in the balance in the fourth quarter a year ago, coach Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs put a twist on their frequent pre-snap motion.
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes hitting the road for first time in the playoffs to play Buffalo
Read full article: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes hitting the road for first time in the playoffs to play BuffaloPatrick Mahomes will be hitting the road for the first time in the playoffs when the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round Sunday night.
Dolphins' WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Raheem Mostert available for playoff game in Kansas City vs Chiefs
Read full article: Dolphins' WR Jaylen Waddle and RB Raheem Mostert available for playoff game in Kansas City vs ChiefsMiami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back Raheem Mostert were active for the wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at frozen Arrowhead Stadium.
Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes fined a combined $150,000 for criticizing officials, AP source says
Read full article: Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes fined a combined $150,000 for criticizing officials, AP source saysA person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Chiefs coach Andy Reid was fined $100,000 and quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fined $50,000 for criticizing officials following a 20-17 loss to Buffalo last week.
Chiefs' Reid still incensed that flag was thrown with no warning for costly offside penalty
Read full article: Chiefs' Reid still incensed that flag was thrown with no warning for costly offside penaltyChiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that he was still upset that officials threw a flag, rather than issues a customary warning, when Kadarius Toney was called offside on a play that would have given Kansas City the lead late in its loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Bills get go-ahead field goal late, take advantage of Chiefs penalty to hold on for 20-17 win
Read full article: Bills get go-ahead field goal late, take advantage of Chiefs penalty to hold on for 20-17 winJosh Allen threw for 233 yards with touchdowns running and throwing, the Buffalo Bills kicked a go-ahead field-goal with 1:54 to go and then hold on for a 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
All-Pro DT Chris Jones fails to report to Chiefs for start of regular-season game prep
Read full article: All-Pro DT Chris Jones fails to report to Chiefs for start of regular-season game prepChris Jones did not report to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to begin preparing for their season opener against Detroit.
Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes will be leaning on new bunch of untested wide receivers
Read full article: Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes will be leaning on new bunch of untested wide receiversThe Kansas City Chiefs allowed wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman to walk away in free agency, and in their place they signed a couple of relative unknowns while taking a gamble on an injury-prone talent and unproven draft pick.
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gets back to work for Super Bowl
Read full article: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes gets back to work for Super BowlPatrick Mahomes strolled through Arrowhead Stadium without any issues with his injured right ankle on Thursday, and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback expects to practice fully in the next 10 days leading up to the Super Bowl.
Chiefs dump Seahawks 24-10, stay tied for AFC's best record
Read full article: Chiefs dump Seahawks 24-10, stay tied for AFC's best recordPatrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and Kansas City shut down Geno Smith and the slumping Seattle offense as the Chiefs rolled to a 24-10 victory over the Seahawks.
Chiefs WR Smith-Schuster placed in concussion protocol
Read full article: Chiefs WR Smith-Schuster placed in concussion protocolChiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was ruled out for the rest of Kansas City’s game against the Jaguars after a scary hit by Jacksonville safety Andre Cisco left him in the concussion protocol.
AP source: Chiefs get Toney from Giants for 2 draft picks
Read full article: AP source: Chiefs get Toney from Giants for 2 draft picksThe Kansas City Chiefs acquired New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney on Thursday for a pair of picks in next year’s draft, a person familiar with the terms of the trade told The Associated Press.
No. 10 Florida will be without top 4 pass catchers in Cotton
Read full article: No. 10 Florida will be without top 4 pass catchers in Cotton10 Florida will be without its top four pass catchers in the Cotton Bowl against eighth-ranked Oklahoma. Receivers Trevon Grimes and Kadarius Toney announced Monday they are skipping the game in Arlington, Texas, to prepare for their NFL futures. Their absences leave Florida trying to replace four guys who combined to catch 174 passes for 2,778 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2020. Pitts is expected to be a top-15 draft pick, and Grimes and Toney also could go in the early rounds. Toney might not be quite as fast as Grimes, but he's one of the shiftiest players in the country.
Oklahoma, Florida in Cotton Bowl in rare postseason meeting
Read full article: Oklahoma, Florida in Cotton Bowl in rare postseason meeting(AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma (8-2, Big 12) vs. Florida (8-3, SEC), Dec. 30 in Arlington, Texas, 8 p.m. EST (ESPN). NOTABLEOklahoma: The Sooners have won six consecutive Big 12 titles, the latest coming after beating Iowa State 27-21 on Saturday in the same stadium where they will now play the Cotton Bowl. They have a seven-game winning streak since being 0-2 in Big 12 play for the first time since 1998. BOWL HISTORYOklahoma: Third appearance in Cotton Bowl, 22nd season in a row playing in a bowl game and 54th bowl overall; only Alabama, Georgia and Texas have played in more. Florida: First appearance in Cotton Bowl, 46th bowl appearance in school history.
Cotton Bowl: Big 12 champ Oklahoma vs SEC runner-up Florida
Read full article: Cotton Bowl: Big 12 champ Oklahoma vs SEC runner-up FloridaARLINGTON, Texas – Oklahoma is going right back to the stadium where the Sooners just won their sixth Big 12 championship in a row to play SEC runner-up Florida in the Cotton Bowl. During a Gators team meeting on Zoom to discuss their bowl destination, one of the first questions players asked Mullen was where the Cotton Bowl was played. Oklahoma is in the Cotton Bowl for only the third time, its first since a 41-13 loss to Texas A&M on Jan. 4, 2013. The Cotton Bowl will be played two days before Alabama faces No. Pitts announced is turning pro and won't play in the Cotton Bowl.
Harris scores 5 TDs, No. 1 Bama escapes No. 11 Florida 52-46
Read full article: Harris scores 5 TDs, No. 1 Bama escapes No. 11 Florida 52-4611 Florida in a 52-46 shootout for the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday night. “The resiliency this team has shown this season to win 11 games is pretty phenomenal.”After falling behind 35-17 by halftime, Florida (8-3, No. Alabama had won every game in the pandemic-affected season by at least 15 points until Florida gave the Tide a scare. Florida: The Gators might’ve pulled off the upset if not for some crucial mistakes in the first half. But Florida also had two silly penalties on apparent third-down stops, extending a pair of drives that turned into touchdowns.
No. 6 Florida runs past Tennessee 31-19
Read full article: No. 6 Florida runs past Tennessee 31-19Kyle Trask threw for 433 yards and four touchdowns, and the Gators beat Tennessee 31-19 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the SEC championship game. “It felt like they threw on every snap.”Playing with a depleted roster, Tennessee (2-6) dropped its sixth consecutive game. Florida stretched a 10-point halftime advantage to 24-7 with a 75-yard drive capped by an 8-yard pass from Trask to Trevon Grimes. “I think they did a great job — Tennessee — throughout the game of giving us some different looks," Trask said. The Tennessee defense stiffened and forced the Gators into a field goal attempt from 53 yards.
The Latest: No. 8 Florida reports no new COVID-19 positives
Read full article: The Latest: No. 8 Florida reports no new COVID-19 positives8 Florida reported no new COVID-19 positives in the past week, the first time since September the team’s coronavirus numbers have remained steady. The Southeastern Conference postponed two of Florida’s game following a COVID-19 outbreak that included coach Dan Mullen, at least two assistants and more than 30 players. The reserve/COVID-19 list is for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been in close contact with an infected person. ___German soccer club Hertha Berlin says defender Jordan Torunarigha has tested positive for the coronavirus. Schalke said an unnamed player had also tested positive ahead of its German Cup game against Schweinfurt on Tuesday.
Toney, Trask shine as No. 10 Florida tops, fights Missouri
Read full article: Toney, Trask shine as No. 10 Florida tops, fights MissouriIt could be costly for Florida (3-1), which plays rival and fifth-ranked Georgia next week in nearby Jacksonville. The referee huddled Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and Mullen near the goal line and then announced the ejections. Missouri defensive lineman Tre Williams, Florida defensive end Zach Carter and Florida linebacker Antwuan Powell were tossed. Florida forced a fumble on the ensuing play, and Toney was at it again. Florida plays Georgia in the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, which will be limited to about 18,000 fans.
Spiller helps No. 21 A&M top No. 4 Florida 41-38
Read full article: Spiller helps No. 21 A&M top No. 4 Florida 41-38“Now I want to see what do you follow up with?”Isaiah Spiller rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 21 Texas A&M beat fourth-ranked Florida 41-38 on Seth Small’s 26-yard field goal as time expired Saturday. Spiller helped get the Aggies get into position for Small’s decisive kick, sending A&M to its first win over a top-five team since a 41-38 victory over No. Florida led 28-24 early in the fourth when Spiller struck again, running 19 yards for a touchdown on a fourth-and-2 play. Spiller bounced off several defenders before waltzing into the end zone and then hitting the Florida fan section with a Gator chomp.
Trask, Pitts help No. 3 Florida top South Carolina 38-24
Read full article: Trask, Pitts help No. 3 Florida top South Carolina 38-24Kyle Trask and Kyle Pitts hooked up for two more touchdowns, continuing their hot start and leading Florida to a 38-24 victory over South Carolina on Saturday. But the Gators had their way with South Carolina for three quarters in front of 15,120 socially distant fans in the Swamp. BRIGHT SPOTHarris was one of the few bright spots for South Carolina. "I just did what I had to do.”DROPPED PASSESA big reason South Carolina couldn’t keep up was dropped passes. Florida takes its “Kyle to Kyle Show” to Kyle Field to play Texas A&M next Saturday.