KELECHI OSEMELE NEWS

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

Chiefs cut starting OTs Fisher, Schwartz to save cap space

The Kansas City Chiefs released starting offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday as they sought to squeeze under the salary cap

MARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs expect Mahomes by summer; Fisher, Schwartz by fall

The Kansas City Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to be ready for offseason workouts following surgery on his toe, and they are optimistic that offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitche...

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buccaneers batter Mahomes in 31-9 Super Bowl rout of Chiefs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made life miserable for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, forcing him into one of his worst games as a professional in a 31...

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Super rematch: Hill burned Bucs repeatedly in 1st meeting

Tyreek Hill was unstoppable against Tampa Bay in late November

JANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs following patchwork O-line into Super Bowl vs Bucs

The Kansas City Chiefs were supposed to have a talented lineup of millionaires with each a seasoned veteran of the rough-and-tumble NFL protecting their half-billion dollar quarter...

JANUARY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets place LG Alex Lewis on non-football injury list

The New York Jets placed left guard Alex Lewis on the non-football injury list

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs grind out win over Bills before Bell's arrival

Perhaps motivated by their lousy performance the previous week, or the impending arrival of Le'Veon Bell, the Chiefs ran 46 times for 245 yards in a 26-17 win over the Bills on Mon...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially placed on IR The Chiefs placed Osemele (both knees) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Osemele tore tendons in both of his knees during a Week 5 loss to the Raiders, and he's expected to be out for the season. Mike Remmers is in line to handle the starting left guard duties moving forward. Osemele will be a free agent in March.

OCTOBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Two high-flying offenses meet as Bills set to host Chiefs

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen isn't sure whether he can throw a football farther than Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas' Prescott leaves against Giants with ankle injury

Dak Prescott was knocked out of the Dallas Cowboys’ game against the New York Giants with a gruesome ankle injury

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs doomed by simple mistakes in loss to Las Vegas

Patrick Mahomes has quickly earned a reputation for pulling off the seemingly impossible, whether it’s a no-look pass or a 70-yard heave or merely leading the Kansas City Chiefs to...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures both knees Sunday Coach Andy Reid said that Osemele tore tendons in both of his knees during Sunday's loss to the Raiders, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.

Impact Osemele was carted off the field in the first half, and it appears the veteran lineman's season is over. Mike Remmers replaced him at left guard for the remainder of Sunday's game and could handle that role moving forward. Osemele is expected to land on IR in the near future.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Carr helps Raiders snap Chiefs' 13-game win streak, 40-32

Derek Carr threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns, outplaying Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes along the way, and the Las Vegas Raiders nearly shut out the potent Kansas City offen...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carted off Sunday Osemele (knee) left Sunday's game against the Raiders on a cart, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This is rough news for the veteran, as it's certainly a bad sign to see the cart come out, especially so early in the game. Mike Remmers is expected to take over at left guard as long as Osemele is sidelined.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cowboys edge Giants with field goal on last play

Greg Zuerlein kicked a 34-yard field goal on the final play of the game as the Dallas Cowboys withstood a devastating injury to Dak Prescott and won 37-34 over the New York Giants

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from injury report Osemele (neck) is not listed on Monday's injury report.

Impact Osemele was listed as dealing with neck stiffness last week, but he's already managed to put the injury behind him. He's expected to draw the start at left guard during Thursday's regular-season opener against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines

The coronavirus pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines throughout the NFL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Neck stiffness Osemele did not practice Tuesday due to a stiff neck, Sam reports.

Impact Osemele should be considered day-to-day until further information about his injury is disclosed. In the wake of Laurent Duvernay-Tardif deciding to opt out of the 2020 campaign, Osemele looks primed to slot into a starting guard role for the Chiefs.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs' defense gets tough practice test: their own offense

During this most atypical of training camps, when a slow ramp-up replaced any preseason games, the Chiefs have found themselves going first-team offense against first-team defense...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs have pieces in place to defend Super Bowl title

After winning first Super Bowl in 50 years last season, the Kansas City Chiefs hope to make it a short wait for a third title in franchise history

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs encouraging fans who show up to keep their masks on

Every time Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes looked into the stands on Saturday, they saw Chiefs fans wearing masks

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' revamped offensive line bonds with jokes, playbooks

The big guys up front on the New York Jets’ offensive line got close while being far apart

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs' fortunate offseason helps with COVID-19 opt outs

The Kansas City Chiefs have had two players opt out of the upcoming season because of COVID-19 concerns in running back Damien Williams and guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five Things to Know About New Chiefs’ Offensive Guard Kelechi Osemele The Chiefs signed Osemele on Wednesday

JULY 29, 2020 • CHIEFS.COM