Kansas City Chiefs
Mike DeVito - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 305 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/10/1984 |
| Birthplace | Wellfleet, MA |
| College | Maine |
| Years played | 7 |
Baldwin, Albert missing from Chiefs practice
Jonathan Baldwin was absent from Chiefs practice Friday because of an illness, and Brandon Albert missed the workout because of a personal matter.
Chiefs don't envision drop-off from Carr to Routt
The Chiefs lost CB Brandon Carr in free agency and replaced him with Stanford Routt, a move the team believes helps it overall.
AFC West players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC West team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Chiefs RBs Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis.
Bowe and Chiefs both have valid arguments
WR Dwayne Bowe wants a long-term deal. The Chiefs want him for just 2012. What will happen to Kansas City's most valuable player?
Chiefs sign second-rounder Allen
The Chiefs signed second-round OL Jeff Allen and fifth-round CB DeQuan Menzie on Wednesday.
Rams add LB Haggan, OT Richardson
The Rams signed veteran free agents LB Mario Haggan and OT Barry Richardson, the team announced Tuesday.
Chiefs sign DE Pitoitua
The Chiefs have signed free-agent DL Ropati Pitoitua. He is expected to play defensive end in Kansas City.
Three factors determine risers, sliders in 2012 standings
It’s time to think about who will win and lose in the 2012 season, and you might want to consider these factors when determining the order of finish.
Pressure rises in AFC West
The four QBs in the AFC West — Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Carson Palmer and Matt Cassel — have a lot to prove this season.
Chiefs opt to not add to LB corps
By adressing other needs and not adding any linebackers, the Chiefs are banking on Jovan Belcher and Justin Houston taking the next step.
Chiefs roll the dice on Poe
NT Dontari Poe is a boom-or-bust pick, but a risk worth taking for the Chiefs.
Jackson agrees to pay cut to stay with Chiefs
Chiefs DL Tyson Jackson agreed to restructure his contract, cutting his salary from $8 million in 2012 to $4.25 million.
Report: Several teams contact Browns about No. 4 pick
Several teams have contacted the Browns about their fourth overall pick in the draft, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported Friday night.
Chiefs may go with QB early in draft
With a new offensive system, the Chiefs may be looking to draft a young quarterback to build around for the long term.
PLAYER NEWS
Kansas City agreed Tuesday to a four-year, $16 million deal with former Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano, a three-year, $12.6 million contract with DeVito, and a three-year deal with former Saints backup quarterback Chase Daniel.|||||||
DeVito had been with the Jets.
The Jets have restructured DeVito's contract, reducing the veteran player's salary this season after drafting Quinton Coples in the first round.|||||||
According to NFL Players Association records, DeVito will earn a fully guaranteed base salary of $700,000 instead of his scheduled $2.26 million in the final year of a three-year extension. But the 27-year-old DeVito will receive several bonuses that will make his total salary about $2.5 million this season - $610,000 less than he was originally supposed to receive. The new deal includes a $750,000 escalator that he can earn based on playing time.
DeVito was inactive for Sunday's game with Kansas City because of sprained left knee.|||||||
This move was not unexpected.
Moore sat out practice Wednesday with an injury.|||||||
DeVito missed last Sunday's against Washington with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, and coach Rex Ryan says he's "very, very doubtful" this week.
DeVito is inactive versus Buffalo..|||||||
DeVito, a starter at defensive end, missed the Jets' last game before the bye-week break against San Diego with a knee injury. Coach Rex Ryan said on Monday he'd be "shocked" if DeVito didn't play against the Bills, but says Wednesday that the team will know more Thursday if he can practice and isn't experiencing soreness.
