Kansas City Chiefs
Zac Diles - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 245 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/11/1985 |
| Birthplace | Abilene, TX |
| College | Kansas State |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 7th round, 8th pick by Texans |
Chiefs sign LB Anderson, place LB Sheffield on I.R.
The Chiefs announced on Wednesday that they have signed veteran LB Charlie Anderson. The team also placed LB Cameron Sheffield on injured reserve.
Thum steps down as Chiefs president
The Chiefs announced Tuesday that Denny Thum has stepped down as president, effective immediately, after 36 years with the club.
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Perhaps I picked the wrong sleeper in AFC West
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Chiefs hold on for 21-14 win over Chargers
Jamaal Charles' 56-yard touchdown run and Dexter McCluster's team-record 94-yard punt return gave Kansas City a two-touchdown lead and the Chiefs held San Diego on four downs inside the 6-yard line in the final minute for a 21-14 victory ...
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Chiefs awarded DT Toribio, cut WR-KR Lawrence
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Chiefs announce practice squad
The Chiefs announced on Sunday that the club has added eight players to its practice squad, including developmental QB Tyler Palko.
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New England acquired Chiefs S Jarrad Page in a trade after placing S Brandon McGowan on injured reserve Saturday. They also traded for Eagles LB Tracy White, giving up a 2012 draft choice.
Chiefs sign Page to RFA tender, cut seven
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Chiefs' McCluster shining on multiple fronts
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Chiefs rookie Sheffield carted off field
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Searching for QB help next year?
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Lions' secondary becoming a primary concern
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Average value of NFL teams decreases
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PLAYER NEWS
The Chiefs have signed former Titans LB Diles.|||||||
Diles, who played at Kansas State, to help shore up the linebacker position.
The Chiefs signed Diles on Friday. Diles has spent six seasons in the NFL after he was drafted in the seventh round by the Houston Texans. He has appeared in 67 games with 31 starts for the Texans, Colts, Buccaneers and Titans, making 223 tackles with a sack and an interception.|||||||
Diles appeared in all 24 games in two seasons for the Wildcats. He began his college career at Fresno City College, where he started 22 games over two seasons.
Diles was placed on IR on Wednesday.|||||||
Diles broke his right leg in last week's 35-34 win over Buffalo in his first start this season.
Diles' status is uncertain after he hurt his right ankle and was carted off from the sideline during a 35-34 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.|||||||
Coach Mike Munchak had no immediate update on the severity of Diles' injury. Munchak would only say that Diles' injury initially appeared to be more serious than an injury sustained by reserve linebacker Patrick Bailey, who hurt his chest while covering a kickoff in the third quarter. Diles was starting in place of Colin McCarthy, who missed his fourth game with an ankle injury.
The Titans have signed Diles.|||||||
Diles is a five-year veteran who played 11 games with Tampa Bay and Indianapolis last season. He started his career in Houston, where he played 50 games over four seasons, and he had his best year in 2009 when he started 12 games with 45 tackles and two forced fumbles.
