Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon Flowers - #24 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 187 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/18/1986 |
| Birthplace | Delray Beach, FL |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 4th pick by Chiefs |
Chiefs release long-time OG Waters
A fixture on the Chiefs' offensive line for more than a decade, Brian Waters was released on Thursday, the team announced.
Reports: Chiefs, Breaston agree to terms
The Chiefs agreed to terms with WR Steve Breaston, who will be reunited with his former offensive coordinator Todd Haley.
League reacts to lockout's end
Owners, coaches and executives from around the league reacted Monday to the news that the lockout was over and that the 2011 season is about to begin.
Without Vrabel, Chiefs need an outside linebacker to step up
There are a lot of players vying for the OLB spot in the Chiefs' lineup vacated by the recently retired Mike Vrabel.
Vrabel leaving Chiefs to take job with Ohio State
OLB Mike Vrabel, one of the plaintiffs in the Brady et al v. the NFL antitrust lawsuit, has retired after accepting a coaching position at Ohio State.
Long-term deal for Hali could be salary boost Chiefs need
The Chiefs might need to add salary when free agency starts, and a way that might be done is signing OLB Tamba Hali to a long-term contract.
In Joplin, Chiefs find a calling
Chiefs players and managment were allowed to work together one day last week, in an effort to help re-build tornado-ravaged Joplin, Missouri.
AFC West best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the AFC West who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Knowshon Moreno, Brandon Carr, Ryan Mathews and Lamarr Houston.
Sacks need to rise for Chiefs' DE duo
In order to remain atop the AFC West, the Chiefs' DE pairing of Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson will have to register more sacks than they did a season ago.
Chiefs, Eagles join teams against NFLCA brief
The Chiefs and Eagles joined a number of teams that have come forward to distance their coaching staffs from the NFL Coaches Association's brief that supported lifting the lockout.
Chiefs continue to support Joplin efforts
The Chiefs are continuing to support relief efforts in Joplin, Missouri after the harsh storms that nearly destroyed the city.
Lockout limbo: Chiefs report
With NFL teams stuck in limbo thanks to the lockout, we are looking at where teams stand as they await the opening of the 2011 league year. Today, we take a look at the Chiefs.
Cassel emerging as Chiefs' leader
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel has become more of a leader for the team, both on the field and off it.
Losing weight could gain Chiefs' Powe playing time
Jerrell Powe hasn't even met his Chiefs coaches but he has already been told by the team that he needs to shed some pounds.
Third-rounders will bring top impact for Chiefs
The Chiefs took OLB Justin Houston and DE Allen Bailey in the third round, and both should make a major impact to the team in 2011.
PLAYER NEWS
Flowers and safety Abe Elam left Sunday's game with injuries, leaving Kansas City short in the defensive backfield against the Panthers' Cam Newton.|||||||
Flowers hobbled to the sideline with a hamstring injury after making a tackle late in the first quarter.
Kansas City starting cornerback Brandon Flowers is active for the Chiefs game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.|||||||
Flowers missed the team's season-opening loss to Atlanta last week because of a right heel injury.
Flowers is active for the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Minnesota Vikings.|||||||
Flowers, the Chiefs' best defender in pass coverage, hurt his ankle after returning an interception last weekend against San Diego. He was limited in practice this week but was not on the list of inactive players for Sunday's game.
Flowers says on Twitter that he's agreed to a new contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.|||||||
Flowers is in the final year of the rookie contract he signed in 2008. Terms of the new deal were not available. A message left with Flowers' agent Friday afternoon was not returned. The Chiefs' policy is to not announce contract extensions, but Flowers tweeted: "Thanx everyone for the congrats on the new contract...wanted to be a chief forever and we made it happen."
The Chiefs agreed to terms on a multiyear contract with rookie cornerback Brandon Flowers on Wednesday, a day before the start of training camp.|||||||
Flowers, a second-round draft pick out of Virginia Tech, agreed to a four-year deal. The Chiefs have now agreed to terms with nine of their 12 draft picks.