Kansas City Chiefs
Tyson Jackson - #94 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 296 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/06/1986 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, LA |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 3rd pick by Chiefs |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 0 | 0 |
Chiefs' O-line could look much different in 2010
After a season in which it allowed 45 sacks and opened up few holes in the running game, it's possible that the Chiefs' offensive line could look a lot different in 2010.
Pendergast takes fall for Chiefs' rough season
Somebody had to take the fall for the Chiefs' woeful defense in 2009, and in the end, it wound up being coordinator Clancy Pendergast. From what we hear, Pendergast's departure was expected for some time now, as he was ...
Report: Chiefs hire Crennel as defensive coordinator
The Chiefs have hired former Browns head coach Romeo Crennel as their defensive coordinator, according to NFL.com.
Report: Crennel joining Chiefs' staff
Former Browns head coach Romeo Crennel is expected to join the Chiefs' coaching staff, according to The Bergen Record.
Weis right fit for Chiefs' system, situation
Before the 2009 season even started, Chiefs head coach Todd Haley dismissed offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, choosing to instead call plays himself. But after just one season, Haley realized that wearing both hats was too much to take on so ...
Chiefs hire Weis as O-coordinator, won't extend two assistants
Charlie Weis has agreed to become the Chiefs' offensive coordinator. Meanwhile, the team confirmed that the contracts of DL coach Tim Krumrie and assistant OL coach Joe D'Alessandris would not be renewed.
Heavy workload catching up to Chiefs RB Charles
RB Jamaal Charles has been a tremendous spark for the Chiefs, rushing for 100 yards in each of his last three games and practically carrying the offense during the second half of the season. But for the 5-11, 199-pound back ...
PLAYER NEWS
The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured Jackson's contract, freeing up space under the salary cap as free agency approaches.|||||||
Jackson has become a valuable part of the defensive line, but not the star the Chiefs hoped when they selected him third overall in the 2009 draft. Partly as a result of that high selection, Jackson would have made $14.72 million and counted $17.5 million toward the cap this season.
Jackson (left foot) left a loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.|||||||
Jackson injured his left foot.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Jackson, the team's first-round draft pick.|||||||
Jackson, the third overall pick from LSU, is expected to help an anemic Chiefs pass rush that set the all-time NFL record for fewest sacks with 10 last season. Jackson had 18.5 sacks and 122 tackles in 53 games at LSU.
