BYRON PRINGLE NEWS

Lance throws long TD pass before 49ers lose to Chiefs 19-16

Trey Lance threw an 80-yard touchdown pass that led to loud cheers from San Francisco fans, but also showed some rookie traits during his preseason debut in the 49ers’ 19-16 loss t...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outplaying Robinson at camp Pringle appears to have an early lead over Demarcus Robinson in their competition for the No. 3 receiver role, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Listed at 203 pounds, Pringle dropped to 196 this offseason in an effort to improve his speed, perhaps anticipating that he'll take over some of Robinson's deep routes from the past few seasons. Robinson has already shown that playing time doesn't necessarily lead to steady targets in an offense with Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, but there is always upside for TDs and big plays when QB Patrick Mahomes is on the field. And while the Chiefs are counting on Mecole Hardman can step up as a reliable No. 2 WR and No. 3 option for the passing game, there's an opportunity for Pringle to be that guy instead if Hardman is a bust.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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' Byron Pringle, Gehrig Dieter taking WR Dalton Schoen under their wing Two of the top undrafted free agent receivers on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster are helping another in his quest to make the team.

MAY 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Signs tender on draft day Pringle signed his original-round tender with the Chiefs on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Pringle will play out the 2021 campaign on a one-year deal worth $2.18 million with the Chiefs. The departure of Sammy Watkins could foreshadow Pringle handling increased opportunities this season, though No. 3 receiver Demarcus Robinson did also re-up with Kansas City on a one-year contract.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Chiefs agree to deal with Long to help O-line

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a $5 million contract for next season with three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long, who will come out of retirement to help their rebuilt offensive li...

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets original-round tender The Chiefs gave Pringle an original-round tender Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The tender is a one-year contract for $2.18 million, with the Chiefs getting the right to match any offer sheet he might receive from another team. Pringle was undrafted coming out of college, so there's no compensation involved if he signs a deal with another team and the Chiefs decline to match. Pringle could be looking at a larger role in Kansas City in 2021, considering teammates Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson are scheduled for free agency at the start of the new league year Wednesday.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting RFA tender The Chiefs will give Pringle a restricted free-agent tender Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Pringle could take on a larger role in 2021 if the Chiefs lose Sammy Watkins and/or Demarcus Robinson in free agency. Kansas City's top wideouts currently under contract are Tyreek Hill, Mecole Hardman and now Pringle.

MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs tender restricted free agent WR Byron Pringle Pringle received an original round tender from the Kansas City Chiefs.

MARCH 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes

The Chiefs were so confident in their Super Bowl-winning roster from the 2019 season that they did everything they could to bring it back intact, signing quarterback Patrick Mahome...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Pringle hits turbo for quick 41-yard kick return Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle hits turbo for quick 41-yard kick return.

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • NFL.COM

Chiefs receiver Byron Pringle smiling all the way back to his hometown The Robinson High alumnus seeks his second Super Bowl ring a few miles north of his alma mater.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Draws five targets in AFC title game Pringle corralled three of five targets for 22 yards Sunday in the Chiefs' 38-24 win over the Bills in the AFC Championship Game.

Impact Pringle played a surprising 80 percent of the offensive snaps in the contest, his highest rate since Week 17 against the Chargers, when the Chiefs were resting several of their key offensive playmakers. Though Pringle was effective enough as a depth option at receiver, he'll likely see a major dip in his snap share in the Feb. 7 Super Bowl matchup with the Buccaneers, as the Chiefs are expected to return Sammy Watkins (calf) for that contest.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs coach Reid's patience in struggling players pays off

Mecole Hardman could have become an afterthought the rest of the AFC title game after a fumbled punt gave the Buffalo Bills an easy touchdown

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs WR Byron Pringle made case to be postseason contributor in Week 17 Pringle made his case with a strong Week 17 performance, but will the Chiefs play him during the postseason?

JANUARY 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Chiefs head into playoffs with plenty of rest behind them

It took the Kansas City Chiefs sitting half their starters, some with injuries but most as a precaution, for the defending Super Bowl champs to lose by more than one possession for...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches touchdown Sunday Pringle caught four of six targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-21 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Pringle grew in importance with teammates Tyreek Hill (hamstring), Sammy Watkins (calf) and Travis Kelce (rest) all not playing Sunday, and he opened the scoring with a three-yard touchdown in the first quarter. With four receptions in total, including a long of 31 yards, Pringle was able to put together his best performance of the campaign, but he should return to a depth role when Kansas City returns its full stable of offensive stars in the playoffs.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Chiefs activated Pringle (ankle) from IR on Saturday.

Impact Pringle's ankle injury caused him to miss three contests, but he'll be back in action for Sunday's game against the Saints. He'll resume working as a depth receiver, a role which Pringle has translated into nine catches for 108 yards on the season.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' Honey Badger having best season of his career

The full value of Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu isn’t realized until you see him interacting with teammates in the locker room, on the practice field and during pre-game stretching

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Pringle (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday after being designated to return from IR, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kansas City has a three-week window to place Pringle back on the active roster, and the receiver could suit up as soon as Sunday's game against the Saints if he looks ready in practice. Prior to sustaining his injury in Week 11 against the Raiders, Pringle chipped in nine catches for 108 yards in a depth role.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs expect Brady-led Buccaneers to be at their best

The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t buying all the talk about Tom Brady’s struggles

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs welcome Watkins back with Pringle headed to IR

The Kansas City Chiefs appear to be getting Sammy Watkins back on the field just in time

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to injured reserve Pringle (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Pringle sustained the ankle injury during Sunday's win over the Raiders and will be sidelined for at least the next three games. Tyreek Hill or Mecole Hardman could fill in on kick return for the Chiefs in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes hits Kelce in last minute, Chiefs edge Raiders 35-31

Patrick Mahomes threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 28 seconds to play, and the Kansas City Chiefs avenged their only loss in the last 12 months with a 35-31 victor...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hurts ankle on SNF Pringle (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Pringle caught three of four targets for 17 yards and returned a trio of kickoffs for 67 yards before picking up the injury in the second half. The deep Kansas City skill position group should be able to weather Pringle's absence if he's unable to work his way back into the game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE