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With 3-4 record, Chiefs need to figure out 1st half slumps

The Chiefs normally lean on the “first 15,” the opening scripted plays in coach Andy Reid’s offense designed to get his team into a rhythm and set the tone for the game

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Burton (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burton was added to the injury report with the pectoral issue this week and will be sidelined for at least one game. The 29-year-old hasn't played more than five offensive snaps in a game this season, so Kansas City's gameplan for this weekend will remain largely unaffected by his absence.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Thursday Burton (pectoral) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Burton has had a minimal role across the first six weeks of the season, but he's dealing with a pectoral injury that has forced him to miss the last two days of practice. He'll presumably need to return to practice in some capacity Friday if he hopes to suit up Sunday against the Titans.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs use defense _ say what? _ to handle Washington

The Chiefs’ much-maligned defense delivered its strongest performance of the season in a victory Sunday, holding Washington to 13 points and just 276 yards while delivering a shuto...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Burton signing proves KC Chiefs haven’t abandoned fullback position The K.C. Chiefs made it clear that they still have a need for the occasional use of a fullback on Thursday with the reported signing of Mich...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

3 things to know about new Chiefs FB Michael Burton Get to know the newest fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs.

APRIL 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Latches on in Kansas City The Chiefs and Burton agreed to terms on a contract Thursday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Burton appeared in 15 games with the Saints last season, in which span he recorded a career-high seven carries for 18 yards. He also had four catches for 28 yards. While Burton could also get occasional offensive touches with the Chiefs, his main method of contributing will be as a blocker.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Chiefs to sign former Saints FB Michael Burton The Kansas City Chiefs have signed a new fullback.

APRIL 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Cap constraints could limit Saints in free agency

Most of the New Orleans Saints' free agent signings this offseason are expected to be role players and backups because of the club's financial constraints

MARCH 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited touches in 2020 Burton recorded seven carries for 18 yards and four receptions for 28 yards during the regular season in his first campaign with the Saints.

Impact The 11 touches were his first in two seasons after he failed to touch the ball in 2019 with Washington. The journeyman fullback is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2021, so whether or not he returns to New Orleans is still unclear.

JANUARY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from COVID list Burton has been elevated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Amie Just reports.

Impact Burton has dealt with a few COVID-19 scares this season, but as of Wednesday, he has cleared the league's protocols. The 28-year-old should resume his fullback duties for Sunday's wild-card matchup.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday The Saints placed Burton on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, which means he is out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The entire Saints' running back room is considered high-risk close contacts after Alvin Kamara tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, Ty Montgomery is expected to be the primary back in Week 17, while Tony Jones will presumably get called up from the practice squad and Taysom Hill could see some more work. Burton is potentially available for the Saints' first playoff game.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cardinals place WR Christian Kirk on COVID list

The Arizona Cardinals have placed receiver Christian Kirk on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without a key offensive player heading into Sunday’s game against the Rams

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No touches vs. Eagles, as usual Burton played 11 percent of offensive snaps during Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Eagles, but he did not record a single carry or target.

Impact Burton hasn't touched the ball on offense since Week 9, and he has just five carries for eight yards and two catches for 15 yards on the season. The fullback plays a key blocking role in the run game for New Orleans, and he also contributes on special-teams, but he isn't worth fantasy consideration while operating in such a capacity.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goodell: Forfeits possible for NFL virus protocol violations

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is warning the league’s 32 teams of penalties including potential forfeits of games for violations of COVID-19 protocols that force changes in the sc...

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Burton on False Positive Postgame After Win at Lions | 2020 NFL

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Officially active Sunday Burton is active for Sunday's game versus the Lions following a false positive COVID-19 test, Amie Just of NOLA.com reports.

Impact Burton tested positive Saturday night, but the Saints have determined it was a false positive, thus making him and the rest of the team available for Sunday's game. The 28-year-old fullback will gear up against the team that drafted him in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans Saints FB Michael Burton will play vs. Detroit Lions after COVID-19 scare With starting CB Desmond Trufant back in the lineup, the Detroit Lions are as healthy as they've been all season

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Saints player COVID retest comes back negative NEW ORLEANS, La. — Saints fullback Michael Burton who tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday night was retested and came back negative...

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Saints fullback Michael Burton cleared after receiving false positive COVID-19 test result New Orleans Saints fullback Michael Burton has been cleared to play after receiving an initial positive COVID-19 test. After being retested,...

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • NFL.COM

COVID re-test comes back negative Burton's re-test for COVID-19 has come back negative, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Per Underhill, Burton's point of contact test was also negative and he'll be able to play Sunday against the Lions. The report further adds that none of the fullback's teammates tested positive.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Burton has tested positive for COVID-19, according to NBC Sports Pro Football Talk.

Impact The Saints learned late Saturday that Burton tested positive after arriving in Detroit. Alvin Kamara was one of several players sitting next to Burton on the plane, according to the report. With the news of Burton's positive test, it's possible that Sunday's game between the Saints and Lions could be postponed to Monday or Tuesday, or moved past Week 4. Burton is obviously out for Sunday's game if it does move forward on schedule.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Saints agree to 1-year deal with Burton Saints vice president Mickey Loomis says free agent fullback Michael Burton has agreed to a one-year contract with New Orleans

MARCH 21, 2020 • ACCESSWDUN.COM

The Latest: Saints agree to 1-year deal with Burton Saints vice president Mickey Loomis says free agent fullback Michael Burton has agreed to a one-year contract with New Orleans

MARCH 21, 2020 • FOXNEWS.COM

Bears sign fullback Burton

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Fullback Michael Burton has signed with the Chicago Bears after being waived by the Detroit Lions.