AUSTIN BLYTHE NEWS

Full go at Thursday's practice Blythe (sports hernia) was a full participant during practice Thursday.

Impact After mid-August surgery, Blythe missed Week 1 and was a limited participant Wednesday. The 29-year-old finally showed progress as a full participant Thursday, but his status for Week 2 is still uncertain. When healthy, he will serve as the backup center behind Creed Humphrey.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Blythe (sports hernia) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Browns, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

Impact Blythe was unable to return to practice Friday, and he won't suit up for the season opener after he underwent hernia surgery in mid-August. Once he's cleared to return, the 29-year-old is slated to serve as a backup center behind Creed Humphrey.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs toying with 4-tight end sets as opener approaches

There were nearly 34,000 offensive plays run in the NFL last season and exactly 11 that included four tight ends, but the Chiefs could reach that number all by themselves

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stafford, McVay team up to bolster reputations with Rams

Matthew Stafford is an elite quarterback with almost no significant team success during his dozen seasons in the NFL

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs, Mahomes eye confidence booster in preseason finale

Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs’ first-team offense will take the field for at least the first half of their preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings o...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undergoes surgery Blythe will be sidelined for three weeks after undergoing hernia surgery, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The expectation is for Blythe to be ready for Week 1, but he could be cutting it close. When healthy, he projects to back up Creed Humphrey at center.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams giving Allen longer look in search for starting center

Just when it seemed as if the Los Angeles Rams had their starting offensive line figured out, there is now uncertainty in the middle of the front five

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New-look Chiefs eye start of camp and continued success

The Chiefs could have stood pat after their second consecutive AFC championship, trusting in the fact that Patrick Mahomes would be their quarterback, Andy Reid their coach, and th...

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs' Niang finally gets rookie minicamp after opting out

Lucas Niang doesn’t regret his decision to opt out of his rookie season with the Kansas City Chiefs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, even if it means the offensive lineman faces a...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With a new line to protect Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs look better than ever

The Kansas City Chiefs will be better than ever after shoring up their line with a dominant offseason, Geoff Schwartz writes.

MAY 4, 2021

Grading the 2021 NFL Draft: AFC West report cards

Rob Rang provides his NFL Draft report cards for the AFC West, with the Mile High City earning top marks.

MAY 4, 2021

Colin Cowherd lays out his winners from the NFL offseason

Colin Cowherd is ready to hand out his offseason grades. Check out which teams he's high on coming into next season.

MAY 4, 2021

Not a need: LA Rams add depth, don't seek starters in draft

The Los Angeles Rams feel they got what they needed out of the NFL draft, and that doesn’t include a starter at any position, even center

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams add a little speed with diminutive Louisville WR Atwell

The Los Angeles Rams selected Louisville receiver Tutu Atwell with their first pick in the draft

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs draft LB Bolton, C Humphrey in second round

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Missouri linebacker Nick Bolton with the No. 58 overall pick in the NFL draft

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams GM Snead's positive COVID test forces draft adjustment

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead will conduct the draft weekend from his home after testing positive for COVID-19

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs get Ravens star OT Orlando Brown for draft picks

The Chiefs have acquired Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown from the Ravens for a package of draft picks

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams must go deep in draft with no 1st-round pick yet again

The Los Angeles Rams are in the fifth of seven consecutive seasons without a first-round draft pick

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs set to pick on Day 2 after pre-draft trade for tackle

The Kansas City Chiefs traded a package of picks, including the No. 31 overall selection, to the Ravens on Friday for two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs search in NFL draft for more help protecting Mahomes

After the Chiefs were routed by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl, they began rebuilding a porous offensive line in free agency and now will try to finish off the work in the NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Blythe talks building chemistry with new Chiefs teammates Blythe doesn’t foresee any problems building chemistry with Patrick Mahomes or the new faces on the Chiefs’ offensive line.

APRIL 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Austin Blythe is a small signing who fixes a big problem for K.C. Chiefs The K.C. Chiefs made yet another move in free agency this past Tuesday when they signed former Los Angeles Rams center Austin Blythe to a on...

APRIL 1, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Austin Blythe adds to competitive interior offensive line for K.C. Chiefs. The K.C. Chiefs have made one thing clear coming into this offseason: they expect an intense competition for anyone to claim a starting offe...

MARCH 31, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Joins Chiefs Blythe signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on Tuesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Blythe spent the last four seasons with the Rams, including three years as their starting center. He should fill the same role with the Chiefs.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs add center Austin Blythe to plug another hole on their offensive line The Chiefs’ offensive line will feature a new player at all five positions after Blythe agreed to join the team on a one-year deal.

MARCH 31, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM