Chiefs cut 4 players, including a starter

The Chiefs did some post-draft roster trimming Thursday, releasing four players: fullback Patrick DiMarco, quarterback Alex Tanney, linebacker Cory Greenwood and offensive lineman Bryan Mattison.

Former Chief Green has new program

Former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green and his wife, Julie, unveiled a new literacy program that can benefit more than 2,000 Kansas City-area children.

Chiefs score near the bottom in annual NFL fan loyalty index

Befitting their 2-win 14-loss season, the franchise finished in the bottom five in a branding and marketing survey released Monday of all the NFL teams. Only the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders were worse. Oakland actually finished last for the second consecutive year.New England scored highest in loyalty for the second straight year.

Chiefs draft Alabama linebacker Nico Johnson in 4th round

The Chiefs drafted Alabama linebacker Nico Johnson with the second pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. The 6-feet-2, 248-pound Johnson projects as an inside linebacker. He could compete for the starting spot alongside Derrick Johnson.

Hunt’s feelings on Chiefs’ draft ranged from cursed to confident

Shortly after the Chiefs finished a miserable 2-14 season, gaining the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since they joined the NFL, chairman Clark Hunt thought his franchise was cursed because there was no quarterback available at the top of the draft. But he’s confident in how everything turned out after new coach Andy Reid and general manager traded for QB Alex Smith and drafted lineman Eric Fisher.

Chiefs’ Eric Fisher: ‘It’s time to work’

The Chiefs’ No. 1 NFL Draft pick, offensive lineman Eric Fisher, arrived in Kansas City on Friday and said he’s ready to get back into a routine that was occasionally derailed because of pre-draft hoopla. “It’s time to work,’’ he said.

Chiefs draft TE Kelce, RB Davis in NFL Draft’s third round

The Chiefs opened the second day of the NFL Draft by selecting Cincinnati tight end Travis Kelce (pictured) with the 63rd overall pick Friday, the first choice of the third round. The Chiefs took Arkansas running back Knile Davis with their other third-round pick.

NFL dream now reality for Chiefs’ Eric Fisher and his mom

Heidi Langegger raised this enormous son by herself, a single mother who’s on her 33rd year working in Volkswagen’s warranty department. As Eric Fisher realized a dream on Thursday at Radio City Music Hall, mom did a little crying and a lot of reflecting. “He was my little man,” she says. “Now, he’s my big, little man.”

Up next for the Chiefs: Deal with Albert

Now that the Chiefs have tackle Eric Fisher, they can proceed with other pressing matters. Those would be the possible trade of Branden Albert to the Miami Dolphins and the second and third rounds of the draft, which start at 5:30 p.m. Friday on ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network.

KC selects offensive lineman Eric Fisher with No. 1 overall pick

In an NFL Draft deep with talented offensive linemen, the Chiefs made quite a statement with the first overall pick Thursday night in bypassing the ones from larger schools and selecting tackle Eric Fisher of Central Michigan. “He doesn’t mind a challenge,” coach Andy Reid said.