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 |
Kansas City Chiefs
Here are the Kansas City Chiefs top three needs going into the draft, subject to any free-agent signings it may make before then.
Chiefs re-sign DB Daniels
The Chiefs re-signed unrestricted free-agent DB Travis Daniels, the team announced Wednesday.
AFC West draft needs
With three of the division's teams having needs at defensive tackle, they're likely to be paying close attention to Memphis DT-NT Dontari Poe.
After adding offensive depth, Chiefs will draft for 'D'
The Chiefs have targeted improving their offense in free agency, which likely means they will go after defenders when it comes to the draft.
Chiefs re-sign LB Belcher
The Chiefs have re-signed ILB Jovan Belcher, who had been a restricted free agent. He will earn $1.927 million on the one-year deal.
Pioli says Chiefs made early run at Manning
Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said his team was interested in signing QB Peyton Manning, but the feeling was not mutual.
Chiefs sign OT Winston, QB Quinn
The Chiefs continue to beef up their offense, signing free agents OT Eric Winston and QB Brady Quinn on Saturday.
Chiefs sign TE Boss
After getting limited production out of their tight ends in 2011, the Chiefs have signed free agent Kevin Boss to bolster the position.
Chargers add RB McClain
Le'Ron McClain has signed with the Chargers, giving them a bigger back to presumably replace free agent Mike Tolbert.
Chiefs sign RB Hillis
The Chiefs have signed free-agent RB Peyton Hillis, the team announced on Wednesday.
Cowboys reach deal with CB Carr
The Cowboys, in desperate need of help in the secondary, have agreed to terms with former Chiefs CB Brandon Carr.
Free-agent scouting report: Chiefs QB Kyle Orton
QB Kyle Orton has both been a starter and a backup during his NFL career and could be a valuable piece to a contending team.
Manning meets with Broncos brass
Peyton Manning began his tour of NFL suitors Friday, being flown to Denver to meet with the Broncos' decision makers.
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.
