Gregory announced his retirement Saturday.

Gregory just signed with the Chiefs on July 31 and didn't give a reason for his retirement, but he's evidently calling it a day. The Chiefs have very little safety experience aside from Eric Berry and Husain Abdullah.

The Chiefs have signed Gregory, ESPN's Adam Teicher reports.

Gregory will bolster the Chiefs' depth at safety, with Sanders Commings out with an ankle injury and Eric Berry having injured his ankle at practice Thursday.

ESPN's Todd Archer considers the Cowboys a possible landing spot for free agent SS Steve Gregory.

The Cowboys currently have just J.J. Wilcox, Jeff Heath and Matt Johnson as strong safety options, so Gregory could be a fit as a veteran to pair with FS Barry Church. Gregory started 11 games and made 79 tackles with the Patriots last season, grading out as a top-25 safety by Pro Football Focus. Dallas has roughly $6.42 million in cap space and could likely sign Gregory to a team-friendly deal with little guaranteed money.

Patriots released S Steve Gregory.

The move saves the Patriots $2.85 million against the cap. Gregory, 31, was entering the final year of a three-year deal and started 13 games, including the playoffs, last season. Pro Football Focus graded him out as a top-25 safety. The Patriots will now look for a safety to pair with FS Devin McCourty on the back end.

Patriots FS Steve Gregory (thumb) is expected to miss a few weeks.

Gregory broke his thumb during Sunday's Week 9 win over the Steelers. It's yet another significant blow to a defense that has already lost Vince Wilfork and Jerod Mayo. Gregory was wearing the communication device in his helmet for the last two weeks as the defensive leader and has graded out 11th among 85 qualifiers in ProFootballFocus' safety grades. The Patriots will have to coach up third-round rookie Duron Harmon.

Patrios FS Steve Gregory (hip) practiced on a limited basis this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Gregory, out since Week 4, was cleared to practice Wednesday but isn't a lock to return. ESPN Boston believes Gregory is more likely to play than SS Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring), who's also listed as questionable. DE Trevor Scott (hamstring) and LB Tracy White (foot) have officially been ruled out.

Patriots FS Steve Gregory (hip) and CB Kyle Arrington (concussion) have resumed practicing.

The Pats are putting in a full-pads practice, which suggests both players have been cleared for game action this week. With Aqib Talib returning from suspension in Week 11, New England is getting reinforcements for a beleaguered secondary.

Patriots FS Steve Gregory (hip) has been ruled out for Week 5.

With Gregory out, rookie Tavon Wilson will make his first NFL start. Wilson has two interceptions and two fumble recoveries to go along with 11 total tackles in the first four games rotating with Chung and Gregory. Wilson has also played in three-safety sets as a hybrid linebacker in sub formations.

ESPN Boston confirms Steve Gregory is the leading candidate for the Patriots' starting free safety job.

Other potential candidates include second-round FS Tavon Wilson, James Ihedigbo, and veteran CB Will Allen. Gregory figures to open training camp as the starter based on seniority, but will likely face heavy competition from Wilson, who's the superior talent.

Patriots signed SS Steve Gregory to a three-year contract.

Free agent SS Steve Gregory will visit the Patriots.

Free agent SS Steve Gregory has reportedly received interest from three teams about a visit.

The teams haven't been disclosed, but Gregory is reportedly viewed as a starter. The Chargers seem likely to lose Gregory after failing to commit to him as more than a reserve.

Free agent SS Steve Gregory says he will test the open market this offseason in search of a starting job.

"I feel like I'm a legit starter in this league," said Gregory, who started 13 games this past season, but not by design. He was thrust into the lineup by Bob Sanders' year-ending injury. Unfortunately, Gregory may not be pleased by what he finds on the market. He graded 74th among 86 NFL safeties by Pro Football Focus this season, and caused just one turnover (a pick six).

NFL Network's Alex Flanagan reports Chargers SS Steve Gregory (thigh) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Raiders.

Gregory injured himself in Wednesday's practice. Pro Football Focus grades Gregory as slightly below average in coverage and against the run. Veteran Paul Oliver will fill in opposite Eric Weddle, with rookie Shareece Wright providing depth. Also inactive for the Bolts in Week 10: WR Malcom Floyd, OLB Shaun Phillips, WR Bryan Walters, OG Kris Dielman, DE Vaughn Martin, and LB Darryl Gamble.

Chargers SS Steve Gregory has played every defensive snap in each of the last two games.

When Bob Sanders (knee) went down, the undersized Gregory was expected to be spelled at times by Paul Oliver. But the former undrafted free agent is more than holding his own and running with the job. He has ten tackles over the last two weeks.

Steve Gregory will be the Chargers' starting strong safety going forward.

Bob Sanders (knee) is predictably done for the year. Gregory played every snap against the Chiefs last week, recording five tackles. He'll be spelled at times by the newly re-signed Paul Oliver this week.

Chargers SS Steve Gregory (doubtful, shoulder) is unlikely to play Week 11 against the Broncos.

Paul Oliver will fill in for Gregory. Although the reserve safety will have his hands full with Kyle Orton and the volatile Denver passing attack, the Chargers have only yielded an impressive eight touchdown passes through nine games this season, good for second lowest in the NFL.

Chargers SS Steve Gregory injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Sunday's win over the Texans and did not return.

Gregory started in his first game back off suspension, but didn't last long. Paul Oliver stepped in with seven tackles and an interception.

Steve Gregory is back in the Chargers' starting lineup after sitting out four games for violating the league's policy against performance enhancers.

Gregory had been the Chargers' leading tackler leading up to the suspension, so this is a nice boost for the defense. He has been an every-down player this season, though the Bolts may opt to have him rotate in his first game back.

NFL reinstated Chargers SS Steve Gregory from suspension.

He'll be eligible to resume playing in Week 9 against the Texans. Suspended four games for alleged use of Performance Enhancing Drugs, Gregory racked up 30 tackles (25 solo) and an interception in four starts before the ban.