Kansas City Chiefs
Dexter McCluster - #22 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 8"/ 170 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/25/1988 |
| Birthplace | Largo, FL |
| College | Mississippi |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 4th pick by Chiefs |
Miami wins the marathon
The longest game in the history of pro football, played 40 years ago this Christmas, sent two franchises — Miami and Kansas City — in opposite directions.
Franchise tag likely for Bowe
WR Dwayne Bowe's inconsistency likely will lead the Chiefs to giving him the franchise tag in 2012 instead of signing him to a long-term deal.
Chiefs' defense rises to the occasion
Todd Haley trusted his defense down the stretch in Week 12, and though the Chiefs didn't win, it was the right call.
Steelers take care of business vs. Chiefs
Though the Steelers' win over the Chiefs lacked style points, it beat the alternative for a club that has had some head-scratching losses to big underdogs in the past.
Steelers top Chiefs in defensive struggle
Ben Roethlisberger threw a short touchdown pass to Weslye Saunders in the first half, and the Steelers took advantage of four turnovers by Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko in a 13-9 victory.
Hudson's time is coming on Chiefs' O-line
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Orton claimed off waivers by Chiefs
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The First Fifteen: Week 12
Previewing the three terrific Turkey Day games; the crucial Giants-Saints Monday-nighter; Matt Leinart's first start for the Texans; and much more.
Gronkowski, Brady lead Patriots past Chiefs
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski, and New England shook off a sluggish start to beat Kansas City 34-3 on Monday night.
Chiefs place QB Cassel on injured reserve
The Chiefs placed QB Matt Cassel on injured reserve before Monday night's game against the Patriots and promoted WR Jeremy Horne to the active roster.
Injury report for Chiefs-Patriots MNF game
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Patriots-Chiefs matchup of the day: Saturday
The Chiefs' trio of receivers will have a big advantage in one-on-one matchups with the Patriots' cornerbacks.
They Said It: week of Nov. 13
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Patriots-Chiefs matchup of the day: Friday
The Patriots' offensive tackles will be forced to slow Chiefs OLB Tamba Hali in Monday night's game.
PLAYER NEWS
McCluster has left Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos to be evaluated for a head and neck injury. The Chiefs said his return was questionable.|||||||
It was unclear when McCluster was hurt, but the injury was announced at the beginning of the second half. McCluster had been active over the first 30 minutes, running twice for 23 yards and catching a game-high four passes for 21 yards.
McCluster has left Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints after being injured in the third quarter.|||||||
McCluster hurt his shoulder, which had been bothering him during the week, leaving his status as questionable coming into the game. His injury occurred when fell after making a short catch, letting the ball go moments before he would have been touched down by cornerback Jabari Greer. Officials initially ruled McCluster down, but the call was changed on replay review to a fumble recovered by New Orleans.
McCluster rushed 12 times for 61 yards and a score as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Broncos 7-3 on Sunday.|||||||
McCluster added three receptions for 25 yards. He gained a career-high 516 yards on the ground with a 4.5 average.
McCluster had five receptions for 89 yards and three rushes for 15 in Saturday's 16-13 OT loss to Oakland.|||||||
McCluster put up some unimportant numbers in a losing cause.
McCluster carried nine times for 45 yards on Sunday in a 20-17 loss at San Diego.|||||||
McCluster also added a team-high five catches for 17 yards.