Kansas City Chiefs
Jamaal Charles - #25 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 199 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/27/1986 |
| Birthplace | Port Arthur, TX |
| College | Texas |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 3rd round, 10th pick by Chiefs |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 285 | 1509 | 5 |
Chiefs name Smith assistant offensive-line coach
The Chiefs announced Friday that they have hired Steven Smith as assistant offensive line coach.
Free-agent scouting report: Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe
Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has posted back-to-back seasons with more than 1,150 receiving yards and is now set to cash in on the free agent market.
Report: Chargers agree to terms with LB Williams
The Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with LB Demorrio Williams, according to Adam Caplan of The Sideline View.
Handicapping the odds for Manning's next team
The question on everyone's mind: Where will Peyton Manning sign?
Chiefs release LB Williams
The Chiefs released veteran LB Demorrio Williams, the team announced on Tuesday.
Bowe given franchise tag from Chiefs
There is one fewer elite wideout on the free-agent market, as the Chiefs have given the franchise tag to WR Dwayne Bowe.
OL Shields to be enshrined in Chiefs Hall of Fame
OL Will Shields will be enshrined in the Chiefs' Hall of Fame this fall, after 14 seasons in Kansas City.
Chiefs sign WR Markshausen
The Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they have signed free-agent WR Zeke Markshausen.
Chiefs sure to address running back this offseason
After struggling on the ground in 2011, the Chiefs will do more than just bring back Jammal Charles to help their running game.
Enthusiastic Crennel covers all the bases
Among the coaches and GMs who've spoken at this year's Combine interviews, nobody came off any better than Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel.
Chiefs sign DB Reeves
The Chiefs announced on Friday that they have signed free-agent DB Jacques Reeves.
First-round draft order set as Dolphins, Chiefs win coin flips
Two coin flips this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis determined the official order of the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.
Chiefs sign CB Routt
Former Raiders CB Stanford Routt has signed with the Chiefs, the team announced on Monday.
Chiefs, Bucs carrying over salary cap from 2011
The Chiefs and Bucs have acknowledged carrying over salary-cap room from 2011 into signings for 2012, taking advantage of a clause in the new CBA.
Dolphins add DB Lawrence
The Dolphins announced Thursday the signing of DB Quinten Lawrence. The former sixth-round pick began his career as a wideout before moving to the secondary.
PLAYER NEWS
Charles was selected for the AFC's Pro Bowl roster.|||||||
Despite the Chiefs' 2-13 record tied for worst in the league, Charles was one of five Kansas City players named to the roster.
An illness running through the Kansas City Chiefs the past few weeks kept running back Jamaal Charles, linebacker Tamba Hali and left tackle Donald Stephenson out of practice Wednesday.|||||||
Charles was sent home, but his status should be OK for fantasy owners.
Charles busted loose for a huge game, finishing with 226 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' loss to the Colts on Sunday.|||||||
It was Charles' second 200-yard game of the season. He had just 10 yards last week against Oakland.
Charles had his streak of 100-yard games end with a miserable performance in Sunday's 15-0 loss to Oakland.|||||||
The Kansas City running back was held to 10 yards rushing on nine carries, giving him 14 yards on 14 carries in two games against Oakland this season. He had a 42-yard run called back on a penalty. Charles had topped 100 yards in three consecutive games and had 586 of his 1,230 yards over the previous five contests.
Charles ran for 165 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-7 win over Kansas City.|||||||
Charles broke off an 80-yard TD run on the game's first play for Kansas City but was relatively quiet after that. While he's too talented to sit, Charles remains a bit of a risky play given the Chiefs' offensive woes.
