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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have hired longtime Bears personnel man Chris Ballard to be their director of player personnel.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, who left school after his junior season only to go undrafted, is among 13 rookie free agents who have agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have taken offensive tackle Eric Fisher of Central Michigan to begin the NFL draft Thursday night.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Daniel coming "home" to play for Chiefs; MU's spring game answers no questions.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Chiefs coach Andy Reid will make his return to Philadelphia when Kansas City visits the Eagles for a Thursday night game in mid-September.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to acquire quarterback Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have the first overall pick in the NFL draft for the first time in franchise history.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The Chiefs have hired former Packers defensive back Al Harris to coach their secondary and Mark DeLeone as a quality control coach and also retained assistant strength coach Brent Salazar.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Andy Reid is putting the final touches on his first coaching staff in Kansas City, hiring former Jaguars offensive line coach Andy Heck to fulfill the same duty with the Chiefs.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The overhaul of the Kansas City Chiefs is nearly complete.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Peyton Manning threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to lift Denver to a 38-3 win over Kansas City.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Sebastian Janikowski kicked five field goals, Darren McFadden rushed for 110 yards and the Oakland Raiders shut out Kansas City.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Jovan Belcher was remembered Wednesday for the accomplishments of a life that ended so suddenly and violently.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Against the backdrop of an unthinkable tragedy, the Kansas City Chiefs gave themselves a reason to be proud Sunday -- and perhaps the impetus to let the healing begin.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  It's been a week of transition.