News about Blaine Gabbert

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, the Chiefs' quarterback, promises to help children wounded by the Kansas City parade shootings "in any way I can," as the Super Bowl touchdown scorer shares a touching note on social media

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 15, 2024
After Wednesday's horrific shootings at their Super Bowl parade, Kansas City Chiefs star Marquez Valdes-Scantling has promised to assist children being treated in hospital. Two gunmen opened fire at Union Station shortly after 3:30 p.m., killing one person and injuring 21 others. According to NFL Network reporter James Palmer, 11 children are being treated in the nearby Children's Mercy Hospital, nine of whom have gunshot wounds.

Kansas City Chiefs 'truly saddened' by 'senseless' shooting at Super Bowl parade that left at least one dead and 22 injured: 'Our hearts go out to the victims'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 14, 2024
Following the deadly shooting that saw Wednesday's Super Bowl parade descend into tragedy, the Kansas City Chiefs have released a statement. At least one individual was killed and two others were wounded when two gunmen opened fire shortly after 3:30 p.m. A Chiefs statement read, "We are greatly distraught by the ferocious act of brutality that occurred outside Union Station at the end of today's parade and rally.'

Following a shooting at a Super Bowl victory parade that killed at least one person and 22 others, players were arrested in buses after two gunmen opened fire, shocked.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 14, 2024
Following their Super Bowl victory parade, Kansas City Chiefs players were able to escape from the scene of a mass shooting, with some of them being a calming presence in the midst of the tragedy. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, offensive linemen Trey Smith and Austin Reiter, as well as backup quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert and Chris Oladukun, all worked to calm down the terrified children. Smith, in particular, went to one upset child and sat with him until he calmed down.'

Travis Kelce has been ruled out of the season finale after joining Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines, snapping a streak of 1,000-plus receiving yards at seven years

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 7, 2024
With Chiefs head coach Andy Reid deciding to rest his starting signal-caller and starting backup QB Blaine Gabbert, the team received a brief update about three hours before Sunday's game at SoFi Stadium. To get to 1,000, Kelce only needs 16 receiving yards against Los Angeles. Taylor Swift, Kelce's girlfriend since September, is another celebrity who will be in town but is not expected to be there.

With backup quarterback Patrick Mahomes' trade for Travis Kelce, Blaine Gabbert has promised to get Travis Kelce to 1,000 yards for the season.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 4, 2024
For the eighth straight season, Blaine Gabbert, the backup Chiefs quarterback who will replace Patrick Mahomes, has promised to help Travis Kelce reach 1,000 yards for the eighth straight season - as long as the tight end is on the field. Coach Andy Reid will use several key players in Los Angeles' last game of the regular season against the Chargers, allowing them to rest and avoid injury until the playoffs. Mahomes is one of the stars of the game, but it is not confirmed if Kelce will attend the game.

Patrick Mahomes will NOT play in the Kansas City Chiefs' regular-season finale this weekend - with back-up Blaine Gabbert to start instead

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 3, 2024
Patrick Mahomes will be unable to attend the Kansas City Chiefs' regular-season finale on Sunday, with back-up Blaine Gabbert taking the field. Mahomes has appeared in every game so far this season, but chief Andy Reid announced on Wednesday that he would not suit up this weekend, with the Chiefs already confirmed the No. 1 position. Seed is a seed. Although the Chiefs may not have anticipated the game against the Chargers on Sunday, it will not have an effect on the team's finishing position.

Travis Kelce is ripped by Stephen A. Smith, who advises the Chiefs to'stop defending' his injured teammates: "Reigning Super Bowl champions have receivers who can't catch the damn ball.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 16, 2023
It's not really a "word war," but Travis Kelce and Stephen A. Smith, the Kansas City Chiefs' wide receivers, have been at odds this week over the quarterbacks' credentials. Smith received the'receipts,' as he put it,' in the All-Pro tight end. On his podcast, Smith said, 'Your receivers have lost 33 passes this year.' '33, a dog.' ' Technically speaking, the Chiefs receivers have dropped 34 passes, 33 throwing by Patrick Mahomes and one from backup Blaine Gabbert, but that's not the point of contention. Rashee Rice, a Kansas City receiver with no connection to Jerry, has a team-high eight dropped passes alone, while Kadarius Toney's game-winning touchdown in Sunday's loss to Buffalo was nullified due to a line up offsides. 'Not even all of those COVID-19 vaccine commercials - with the smile on your face - will deny that,' Smith said, referring to Kelce's Pfizer vaccine endorsements. 'Hell, rather than getting those vaccine shots, your receivers should have velcro tied to their hands so they can catch the damn football.' These are professionals,' c'mon bro.'

Since his wife and children were sick this week, Patrick Mahomes will play with flu-like symptoms in Denver for the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Broncos

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 29, 2023
Patrick Mahomes was admitted to the Kansas City Chiefs' injury report on Sunday with flu-like symptoms, but the team announced that he'll still start against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Broncos, who have defeated the Chiefs 16 times in a row dating back to 2015. Mahomes is 12-0. Mahomes took the field two hours before kick-off and warmed up his throwing arm. Mahomes, who was dressed in a hoodie, had some light fade-backs, as did his backup, Blaine Gabbert.

Tampa Baywatch! Blaine Gabbert, a Jet-skiing Buccaneers, assists in the rescue of four helicopter crash victims

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 30, 2022
A helicopter crash in Tampa Bay almost killed the pilot and all three passengers until they were rescued with assistance from backup Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert. On Thursday evening, Hunter Hupp, a Philadelphia salesman, and his parents Wes and Lisa were aboard a helicopter when the rotor made a loud noise that was later determined to be caused by an engine failure. The pilot was quickly forced to make an emergency landing about 200 yards from Davis Island, where Gabbert and other Buccaneers, including Tom Brady, were based. On Friday, Hupp said, "Let me tell you, helicopters sink so fast." We learned that very quickly.'