Chiefs legend, inaugural AFL Player of the Year Abner Haynes passes away at age of 86

Abner Haynes, the first AFL Player of the Year and a beloved Chiefs legend, dies at 86 Abner Haynes, a former AFL star and standout halfback for the Kansas City Chiefs, has passed away at the age of 86. He was the first player to earn AFC Player of the Year honors in 1960 and … Read more

Texans sign DE Marcus Haynes

Marcus Haynes Signs with Texans The Texans signed defensive end Marcus Haynes to their offseason roster. Haynes previously played for the Broncos after going undrafted from Old Dominion. Although he did not make the final cut, he returned to the practice squad before being released in November. The terms of the contract with the Texans … Read more

Panthers OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. tabbed as surprise offseason standout

The Carolina Panthers are being pleasantly surprised out of a position where they need it most. Each of ESPN’s 32 NFL Nation reporters recently picked a surprise offseason standout—one, of course, for every team. For the Panthers, David Newton went with outside linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr., who could bring the much-needed heat with their two-time … Read more