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 sign LB Anderson, place LB Sheffield on I.R.
The Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they have signed veteran LB Charlie Anderson. The team also placed LB Cameron Sheffield on injured reserve.
Thum steps down as Chiefs president
The Chiefs announced Tuesday that Denny Thum has stepped down as president, effective immediately, after 36 years with the club.
Chiefs' 'D' looking light-years better under Crennel
After a year in which it struggled all season long, the Chiefs' defense looked like a different group Monday night.
Perhaps I picked the wrong sleeper in AFC West
I spent much of the offseason believing the Raiders might be the team to watch in the AFC West. After one week, I am starting to think it might be the Chiefs who will surprise.
Chiefs hold on for 21-14 win over Chargers
Jamaal Charles' 56-yard touchdown run and Dexter McCluster's team-record 94-yard punt return gave Kansas City a two-touchdown lead and the Chiefs held San Diego on four downs inside the 6-yard line in the final minute for a 21-14 victory ...
Chiefs' Johnson back in Haley's good graces
Derrick Johnson has won back his starting ILB job for the Chiefs after a season in Todd Haley's doghouse, according to our AFC West Whispers.
Chiefs awarded DT Toribio, cut WR-KR Lawrence
The Chiefs announced on Sunday that the club has been awarded ex-Packers DT Anthony Toribio via a waiver claim. The team also released WR-KR Quinten Lawrence.
Chiefs announce practice squad
The Chiefs announced on Sunday that the club has added eight players to its practice squad, including developmental QB Tyler Palko.
Patriots lose McGowan, trade for Page, White
New England acquired Chiefs S Jarrad Page in a trade after placing S Brandon McGowan on injured reserve Saturday. They also traded for Eagles LB Tracy White, giving up a 2012 draft choice.
Chiefs sign Page to RFA tender, cut seven
Restricted free-agent S Jarrad Page finally has signed his one-year tender, the Chiefs announced late Friday. The team has been given a roster exemption for him. Kansas City also released seven players.
Chiefs' McCluster shining on multiple fronts
One of the Chiefs' biggest concerns with 2010 second-round pick Dexter McCluster could be figuring out where not to play him.
Chiefs rookie Sheffield carted off field
Chiefs rookie LB Cameron Sheffield was carted off the field Friday night with a neck injury after a helmet-to-helmet hit with Eagles RB Mike Bell.
Searching for QB help next year?
PFW's Eric Edholm identifies the teams that are most likely to seek QB help before the 2011 season begins a year from now.
Lions' secondary becoming a primary concern
The Lions' best defensive back, FS Louis Delmas, has battled a groin injury and hasn't played much this preseason, one of several concerns the team has in the secondary.
Average value of NFL teams decreases
In Forbes magazine's annual ranking of NFL team values released Wednesday, the average value for NFL teams fell two percent.
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.