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Chiefs trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Chiefs player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

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Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/7/20/24470867/sb-nation-chiefs-daily-trivia-in-5

 

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Andy Reid details what he’s seeking in vacant left tackle position

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The candidates for the position are veteran Jaylon Moore and rookie Josh Simmons.

On Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid opened 2025’s training camp with a press conference in front of the team dorm at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.

The club will hold athletic testing and its opening team meeting on Monday, followed by the first workout on Tuesday. That is when the coaching staff can begin evaluating the battle at left tackle, the marquee matchup of this season’s camp.

Kansas City signed former San Francisco 49ers backup Jaylon Moore in free agency, then selected Ohio State rookie Josh Simmons with the No. 32 overall pick in the first round.

It seemed the initial plan was to rotate Moore and Simmons at left tackle, but on Sunday, Reid revealed a wrinkle. Starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor is one of three Chiefs who will open camp on the physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list.

“Jawaan is out for the beginning of it, so we’ll just flip those two guys, and they’ll work in there,” said Reid. “We’ll go from there. So yeah, but Andy [Heck] rotates all those guys anyway.”

Later in the presser, Reid hinted Taylor’s stay on the PUP list would be brief, after which there would be a more traditional rotation at left tackle between Moore and Simmons as Taylor takes back his place as the starting right tackle.

Reid outlined the critical separators in determining who will eventually win the starting left tackle position.

“You’re going to look for the best guy, to start with, that can fill in that spot and that we can have a little consistency there,” he said. “We didn’t have that last year, and so let’s work at it and see what we come up with. We’ve got some good candidates for it, and we’ll just see where it goes.”

Coming off a torn patellar tendon that he suffered while playing for Ohio State in mid-October, Simmons surprised Chiefs coaches by being able to do all that was asked of him by the end of organized team activities (OTAs). After minicamp, Reid confirmed Simmons would be a full go for training camp, but his work did not end there.

“He stayed up here this whole break,” said Reid of Simmons. “He’s been here, working his tail off... in the way he finished Phase 3. But it looks like he’s ready to go, and we’ll keep an eye on him and see where he’s at. But his condition — he was good when he was out there — and he seems to be a worker, so we’ll just have to see. He’s never been through one of these, so we gotta see how it goes.”

Pressed for a timeline, Reid suggested that he hoped to name a starter by the end of the team’s time in St. Joseph in mid-August.

“I think by the time you get out of this thing, you’d like to have an idea who that is, right? You want to have a feel on it. So we evaluate these guys — every player — for whether it’s a light practice or a hard practice, they’re evaluated and graded and so on. So, we’ll see how it all sorts out.”

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...ndy-reid-details-what-he-seeks-at-left-tackle

 

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Monday Musings: Will the Chiefs get Trent McDuffie done this training camp?

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Let’s discuss the next contract up in the Chiefs’ long-term plans.

On Sunday afternoon, defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to terms on a long-term contract extension. This offseason, the Chiefs have been forthcoming about their order of plans:

• Get a long-term deal done with right guard Trey Smith (check).
• Sign Karlaftis to a long-term extension (check).
• Sign cornerback Trent McDuffie to a long-term extension (TBD).

Around the time the Chiefs agreed to terms with Smith, the New York Jets made Sauce Gardner the league’s highest-paid cornerback ($120 million, including $60 million in guarantees). In March, Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. signed a three-year, $90 million extension (including $89 million guaranteed). Theoretically, those contracts should provide the Chiefs and McDuffie’s team some parameters to use.

So... therein lies the question: will the Chiefs lock up McDuffie before the end of training camp? Let us know what you think in our comment section.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...fs-get-trent-mcduffie-done-this-training-camp

 

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Chiefs sign Baylor wide receiver to take Justyn Ross’ spot

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In four years at Baylor, Presley logged more than 1,000 receiving yards.

The Kansas City Chiefs have added wide receiver Hal Presley to their 90-man roster, according to the NFL’s official transactions report.

Presley entered the league this past spring as an undrafted free agent from Baylor. The 6‑foot‑3, 197‑pound receiver first landed with the Buffalo Bills but was cut after their two‑day rookie minicamp.

Over a four-year college career in Waco, Presley logged 81 receptions, 1,048 yards and seven touchdowns. He earned an All‑Big 12 honorable mention in 2022 with 32 catches for 382 yards and four scores.

Kansas City’s wide receiver room is well established at the top, but roughly seven players are battling for the final one or two spots. Presley now joins that competition, though he’s realistically aiming for a position on the practice squad.

Presley effectively replaces the recently waived Justyn Ross in the final open spot on the 90-man roster.

Highlights​

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...gn-wide-receiver-hal-presley-to-90-man-roster

 

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Tuesday training camp notebook: All eyes on Josh Simmons’ first day

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After Kansas City’s first training camp practice, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes spoke about the rookie left tackle.

On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs took the field for their first practice of 2025 training camp. Of the 91 players in attendance, there is perhaps no player more deserving of attention than first-round rookie Josh Simmons.

After the Chiefs selected Simmons out of Ohio State with the No. 32 overall pick in this year’s draft, the almost immediate consensus was that Kansas City had pulled a grand heist on the rest of the NFL. Simmons was considered a likely top-10 pick had it not been for his college injury.

The choice is already paying dividends in St. Joseph, as Simmons was a full participant on Day 1.

“He did some good things,” said head coach Andy Reid. “He worked in there with the [first-team offensive line] and did a nice job, I thought. He’s got things he’s got to work on, but you keep doing that.”

Starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor underwent cleanup surgery on his knee after the 2024 season, limiting him for organized team activities (OTAs) and sending him to the physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list to start the summer session.

Because of that, Simmons took every rep at left tackle while new veteran signee Jaylon  Moore manned the right tackle position. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes liked what he saw in Simmons’ first camp reps.

“I think he’s done a great job,” said Mahomes. “You see the talent, obviously. You see the physical ability. But I think more than that, the way he’s worked. I got to see him working through the rest of his rehab process and then working on the field. He’s done a great job with that, and then learning. He’s getting tested every single day with [defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo] and being able to pick up blitzes and do all different types of stuff, as well as go get some great pass-rushers. I’m excited for the future that he has.”

In the months leading into camp, the prospect of Simmons earning the starting job as a rookie has shifted from what was once thought to be far-fetched into a genuine reality. Because of that, Mahomes has continued to stress communication with the 22-year-old — both on and off the field.

“That’s why we sit in the film room and we talk through these things,” said the quarterback. “I’m talking to the whole O-line, and we have to all be on the same page. And I think it’s going to help him a lot that Creed [Humphrey’s] there and Trey [Smith] and some of these veteran guys that know kind of how I talk and what I mean when I say stuff, as well as just us meeting together and having that communication. Like I say every training camp, the best test you’re going to get is against Spags. So going up against him, seeing those blitzes, communicating, that’s going to help us a lot as we get to the season.”

During his turn at the podium, Smith shared some of the advice he is providing Simmons.

“Just go to work,” said Smith. “Just apply everything you can to your game. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Everything’s not going to come at once. It’s going to take time to develop those habits. St. Joe’s one of the hardest training camps in the NFL. It’s going to be miserable every single day. Just get used to it, man.

“At the end of the day, you’ve just got to keep fighting. You’ve got to keep punching. You’ve got to keep swinging day after day after day, just stacking and building. When the season comes around, you’re ready.”

After turning his sixth‑round beginnings into the richest guard deal ever, Smith would know.

And you could bet Simmons is listening.

Injury report​

• Returned to practice: N/A
• Out of practice (due to injury): N/A
• Left practice early (due to injury): N/A
• Non-football injury (NFI) list: DL BJ Thompson
• Physically unable to perform (PUP) list: CB Kristian Fulton (out with knee since 7/22), OL Jawaan Taylor (out with knee since 7/22), TE Tre Watson (out since 7/22)

Post of the day​

Our John Dixon compiled all of Tuesday’s posts here. Here is the post of the day:

The kids at camp had a very important question for Carson Steele this morning #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/pentqorOCF

— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) July 22, 2025​

Who needs media with little fans asking the most important questions?

Quote of the day​

Defensive end George Karlaftis on his mentorship of rookie defensive end Ashton Gillotte: “I was extremely fortunate... three years ago, probably around today, I had guy called Frank Clark, and he was out here every single day after practice — and I’ve been fortunate enough to know Ashton for a couple years now, and working with him and trying to pass down the torch, kind of like Frank did me. Carlos [Dunlap], Chris [Jones], all those guys that I had my rookie year. And that’s really what it’s about: figuring it out as you go, it makes it a lot easier when you got a guy that wants the best for you and is genuine about your success and all that stuff.”

What’s next?​

Tuesday’s initial practice leads into another workout on Wednesday as part of the ramp-up period. That workout begins at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will address the media following the practice as linebackers sign autographs.

Here’s the complete 2025 training camp schedule.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...-camp-notebook-day-1-all-eyes-on-josh-simmons

 

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Chiefs’ training camp observations from Tuesday’s Day 1

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Kansas City opened its 2025 training camp on Tuesday, allowing us a good look at several newcomers in action.

On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs opened their 2025 training camp at Missouri Western State University in St.Joseph, giving their fans a first look at a few of the team’s newest members.

As usual, the first practice was a quick, efficient day with numerous individual periods and few full-team periods. And while there is only so much to take away from a non-padded, low-contact practice, it was still intriguing to see where Kansas City’s new players lined up — and which newcomers cracked the first team.

Jaylon Moore and Josh Simmons on the outside​

Both of the Chiefs' new tackles started their day with the first string — and with the absence of the injured incumbent right tackle Jawaan Taylor, it was the veteran Moore who found himself on the right side, while first-round rookie Simmons lined up on the left.

There’s not much to say about what they did in the team’s brief 11-on-11 period, but the individual drills showed that Simmons is beginning to look the part of an NFL left tackle.

Look at Josh Simmons working some indy pass pro drills. Quick feet. #Chiefskingdom pic.twitter.com/9QueLKsZFn

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 22, 2025​

The Chiefs looked more than comfortable playing both with the first team on Tuesday. This will be a story to monitor throughout camp — especially once Taylor returns from injury, when the battle for starting snaps will heat up.

Elijah Mitchell out of the backfield​

While it may have been overshadowed by other, flashier offseason moves, Kansas City’s quiet acquisition of veteran running back Elijah Mitchell could prove to be valuable. Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt had most of Tuesday’s snaps with the first-team offense, but Mitchell got a handful of opportunities with the starters, too — mostly on passing downs. While Pacheco and Hunt will be the downhill runners, Mitchell could give the Chiefs’ backfield a bit of explosion. As the season progresses (and as long as he starts healthy), he has the skills to become a legitimate pass-catching option.

Omarr Norman-Lott on the defensive interior​

Until practices ramp up into more contact, it will be hard to see how the trenches will shake out. Still, the team wasted little time throwing its second-round rookie defensive tackle into the mix with the starting defensive line.

While Kansas City is returning multiple starters, the loss of free-agent pass rusher Tershawn Wharton forced the team into finding another productive pass rusher on the interior. The second-round defensive tackle might be just the man for the job.

Only a few days after signing his rookie deal, Norman-Lott found himself playing the first-team defense on pass-rushing downs, along with second-team reps in other situations.

The former Tennessee standout is one of the rookies with a serious chance to play starting-level snaps in 2025. He will be someone to watch when the team dons pads to begin full 11-on-11 and inside drills, plus one-on-one pass protection.

The bottom line​

Compared to the weather we’ve recently seen in the Kansas City area — and what we can expect as we head into August — Tuesday’s conditions were fairly mild. So the team ran a quick practice designed to acclimate the players to Andy Reid’s fast-paced camp and make sure everyone is prepared for the dog days to come.

As the weather heats up, so will the competition. The Chiefs’ newcomers will have plenty of chances to prove they can contribute on a contending team.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...training-camp-day-1-observations-from-july-22

 

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Without Justin Reid, the Chiefs’ Bryan Cook is preparing for a bigger role

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The Kansas City safety credits Reid for his mentorship as he prepares for a more significant role in the secondary.

Heading into his fourth NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs’ safety Bryan Cook is quietly stepping into a new role. In the wake of veteran safety Justin Reid signing a new three-year, $31.5 million deal with the New Orleans Saints in the offseason, Cook is among those taking on a share of the secondary’s leadership responsibilities.

But don’t expect Cook to do it exactly like Reid did.

“I lead in my own way,” Cook told reporters on Wednesday. “We’ve got a lot of leaders on this team; different faces. But at the end of the day, the chains keep going.”

Reid may be gone, but he is still a presence. Cook keeps in touch with his former teammate and mentor, continuing to learn from him both on and off the field.

“It meant a lot, honestly,” Cook said of his relationship with Reid. “I still talk to him to this day and ask him questions as far as livelihood and how to manage life after football —obviously because he has a lot of businesses [that] he does outside the sport. Then, on the grass, just learning his IQ. He’s been in the league so long, played in different systems as well, so he has a little bit more IQ for certain things. So [I’m] just always asking questions.”

Beyond his evolving role in the secondary, this season carries added weight for Cook: he’s now entering a contract year. After a season-ending ankle injury cut his 2023 campaign short, Cook bounced back in 2024, starting all 17 regular-season games and all three playoff contests. When the smoke cleared, he had recorded 91 total tackles and three interceptions — both career-highs.

One of those interceptions came in Super Bowl LIX, where Cook and the rest of Kansas City’s 2022 draft class experienced their first postseason loss in a tough defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles. Even in that disappointment, Cook managed to find a silver lining.

“We took a heartbreaking loss,” Cook noted. “At the same time, we didn’t realize that we accomplished history, too — for the most franchise wins. It’s just understanding what the ultimate goal is and why we do this... It’s all for that bigger goal — and for us to come up short, it was unfortunate.

“But you look at the bright side: I went to three straight in three different years. In the league, that’s all I know. So, for my first postseason loss to be in the Super Bowl? I mean, I’ll take that any day of the week.”

Regardless of what comes next, Cook isn’t taking his time with the Chiefs for granted. He knows how much he’s already been given — and that a new contract would simply be an added blessing.

“It’s been a long career,” he reflected. “I’ve had my ups and downs — mentally, spiritually [and] emotionally. But I have a wife [and] I have kids — and other than them, anything else is kind of just icing on the cake.”

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...-bryan-cook-preparing-for-bigger-role-in-2025

 

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Chiefs’ training camp observations from Thursday’s Day 3

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Everything that went down during Kansas City’s third training camp practice in St. Joseph.

On Thursday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the third full practice of the team’s 2025 training camp.

This was the third of 17 sessions scheduled for the team’s practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 13 of the remaining practices will be open to the public — click here for details and a full schedule — while one more will be open only to the team’s Season Ticket Members.

Arrowhead Pride editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney was there. He posted some observations on social media — starting with a cloudy, cooler day.

A hotter day in St. Joe for the second practice, sunny with temperatures in the low 80s as practice began and rising to the mid-80s by the workout's conclusion. The Chiefs continue ramping up, so this one went about an hour and a half.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 23, 2025​

For the third straight day, only those on the PUP list missed out on practice.

The Chiefs' attendance remains static, with only the PUP players working off to the side: CB Kristian Fulton, OL Jawaan Taylor and TE Tre Watson.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Pete noted Thursday’s first and second strings for the offensive linemen and the cornerbacks.

OL rotation (left to right)

OL1: Simmons, Suamataia, Humphrey, Smith, Moore
OL2: Morris, Caliendo, Nourzad, Hanson, Driskell

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

CB rotation

CB1: McDuffie, Watson (outside), Conner (slot)
CB2: N. Williams, Johnson (outside), Roland-Wallace (slot)

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Kansas City’s quarterback went right to work with his top target.

Two of Patrick Mahomes' first four passes in 11-on-11 went to WR Rashee Rice. I thought Conner and McDuffie looked good in coverage.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

A pair of defenders made some good plays against the backup quarterback.

DL Charles Omenihu batted down a Gardner Minshew pass. Minshew's final pass of the period went to WR Jimmy Holiday, but it was poked out by CB Melvin Smith.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

The top two running backs split their carries with the first team.

Rush period order of touch (running backs)

First team: Pacheco (3), Hunt (3), Mitchell (2)
Second/third teams: Mitchell (1), Smith (3), Steele (3)

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

The placekicker had another good day.

During the field-goal period, K Harrison Butker was 7 of 8, making from 57 before missing from 67. KR Nikko Remigio was back for the long miss as the unit practiced returning a field goal from the end zone.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Then the team moved on to 7-on-7 drills.

The next 7-on-7 period featured tight ends and running backs. Watson broke up a Mahomes pass intended for RB Kareem Hunt. Mahomes had two connections to WR Hollywood Brown and one to WR Xavier Worthy in his next turn.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Mahomes finished the 7-on-7 period with a RZ touchdown just inside the front right pylon to WR Tyquan Thornton, who high pointed and brough in the ball for the touchdown. We included Thornton on our initial 53-man projection (https://t.co/jh1zWS8cvT).

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Next, it was time for 11-on-11s.

The final 11-on-11 period saw Mahomes throw two quick passes to WR Jalen Royals and Brown. Brown stretched out his body to haul in a ball that probably shouldn't have been caught.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

During the same period, Thornton nearly made a fantastic catch on a deep out-breaking route, but it looked like he lost it on the way to ground. The next play, Mahomes hit Brown on a deep post downfield. Brown broke free from Conner, who looked like he had no chance on the play.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

In his final turn for 11s, Mahomes sidearmed a pass to Brown that floated up perfectly, with the receiver catching the ball in stride and turning upfield. A good day for Brown, in my view.

Mahomes' final pass intended for WR Jason Brownlee was broken up by CB Nazeeh Johnson.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

After three practices, Pete believes we’re getting some idea of which players have a chance at the first string.

I jotted down a list of notable players getting work with the first teams:

Offense: Briningstool, Moore, Royals, Smith, Thornton
Defense: Norman-Lott

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Andy Reid on Briningstool: "Brett (Veach) gets the credit for that one. He loved him, loved what he saw and so far, the kid has done a nice job. Again, let's see how he does when things get going. He's working in there, looks like the quarterbacks trust him. They're throwing it…

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Reid on Royals: "He looks like he's very smart, during our third install here today. We load up him up with plays early, and he's been able to retain a lot of the things: the newer stuff from before and the new stuff we've introduced now. That's a good sign. He's made some…

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

Reid on Thornton: "I like what I've seen. He's working hard at it. He's made some big catches out here, working his routes, playing physical in his transition game. Just got to keep coming. We're still young in this thing, so we've got to keep bringing it here."

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

As usual, Pete tallied up Mahomes’ passing targets.

Mahomes targets (11-on-11): Rice (4), Worthy (4), Brown (2), Kelce (2), Royals (2), Brownlee, Gray, Pacheco, Thornton

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 24, 2025​

The next practice (expected to be a light one) will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. As always, we will have live updates after practice begins. After practice concludes, defensive backs will sign autographs, while special teams coordinator Dave Toub will be among those speaking to the press.

The team will take a day off on Saturday. On Sunday, everyone gets back to work — and they’ll be wearing pads.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/7/24/24473964/chiefs-training-camp-day-3-observations-july-24

 

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Chiefs’ training camp observations from Friday’s Day 4

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Everything that went down during Kansas City’s fourth training camp practice in St. Joseph.

On Friday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the fourth full practice of the team’s 2025 training camp.

This was one of 17 sessions scheduled for the team’s practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 12 of the remaining practices will be open to the public — click here for details and a full schedule — while one more will be open only to the team’s Season Ticket Members.

Arrowhead Pride editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney was there. He posted some observations on social media about a strange day.

Bit of a strange day at training camp. Plans to go inside changed, and the team practiced outside with no fans in attendance. It was overcast for most of practice with temperatures in the mid-70s.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

For the fourth straight day, only the players on PUP didn’t participate.

Kansas City's player attendance was the same all week. Only the PUP players (Kristian Fulton, Jawaan Taylor and Tre Watson) missed all four workouts, including Friday.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

Here’s another thing that’s been the same for four consecutive days: the starting offensive line.

Head coach Andy Reid kept the offensive line the same all week: LT Josh Simmons, LG Kingsley Suamataia, C Creed Humphrey, RG Trey Smith, RT Jaylon Moore

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

But it seems that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo prefers a little more variety.

During the first three days of practice, DC Steve Spagnuolo had CB Trent McDuffie and CB Jaylen Watson outside and DB Chamarri Conner inside with the top team. On Friday, both CB Nazeeh Johnson and CB Nohl Williams mixed in outside the top team.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

Pete kept track of Friday’s pecking order among the running backs.

Running back order of touch during rush period: Pacheco, Mitchell, Hunt, Smith, Steele

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

On a rainy, sloppy day, the starting quarterback was also a little sloppy.

QB Patrick Mahomes began practice with a deep conversion to WR Tyquan Thornton, but the rest of the period seemed a bit sloppy.

From QB Gardner Minshew, TE Robert Tonyan made a one-handed catch across the middle. S Major Williams intercepted QB Bailey Zappe's overthrow.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

But as always, Mahomes made some brilliant throws, too.

In the late-practice 11-on-11 period, Mahomes floated a ball deep downfield just out of the reach of WR Hollywood Brown. He made up for it on the next play with a sidearm throw on the run as he rolled out to his left, hitting WR Rashee Rice in perfect stride.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

And sometimes, defenders made plays.

Mahomes tried another deep ball down the middle of the field to WR Xavier Worthy, but Conner and CB Nohl Williams showed good coverage and ensured the play was incomplete.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

A few players who are deep on the depth chart caught Pete’s eye.

With the second and third teams, WR Nikko Remigio caught a deep pass from Minshew, breaking to the right sideline. LB Cooper McDonald made a diving INT vs. QB Chris Okadokun.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

The second-team defensive front had a good day.

Throughout practice, the second-team defensive front consistently overwhelmed Minshew, and I counted three or four would-be sacks. The whistle often blew before Minshew could get a pass off.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

In the last 11-on-11, defenders had the edge on Mahomes.

In Mahomes' final turn at 11-on-11, he tried another deep pass from the 50-yard line to Worthy, but it was broken up by LB Drue Tranquill (not a typo) in the end zone. CB Jaylen Watson broke up Mahomes' final pass in 11s intended for CB Robert Tonyan.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

And once again, the rookie wideout turned some heads.

In 7-on-7, Mahomes connected with WR Jalen Royals on a beautiful back-shoulder pass. Royals had an impressive week and continues to see time on the field with Mahomes and the first-team offense. Watson had another breakup in 7s on a Mahomes ball intended for TE Travis Kelce.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

So did Jaylen Watson.

Later in 7s, McDuffie picked off a Mahomes ball after it looked like Thornton probably ran the wrong route. Watson completed his best practice yet with another breakup intended for Brown. With Fulton on PUP, Watson had a good week as he works to hold onto his job.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

As the linemen went up against each other, Pete took note of the standouts.

OL/DL period standouts

OL: Humphrey, Moore, Smith
DL: Jones, Gillotte, Norman-Lott, Tillery

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

Norman-Lott had some fun at the podium joking about who he thinks is the toughest Chiefs OL: “Humphrey is a brick wall. No, no. I’m not laughing (as he began to laugh). Seriously.”

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

The two punters also have a lively competition underway.

The punter battle was front and center as Dave Toub had Matt Araiza and Eddie Czaplicki work on pooch punts. Toub gave an update on the punter battle, which we included in today's notebook here: https://t.co/Wi7bUEQ4YF

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

Finally, Pete tallied up Mahomes’ targets on the day.

Mahomes targets (11-on-11): Worthy (6), Hunt (2), Kelce (2), Royals (2), Thornton (2), Tonyan (2), Brown, Gray, Rice, Wiley

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 25, 2025​

After a day off on Saturday, the next practice will be Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. It will be the first session in pads. As always, we will have live updates after practice begins. When it is over, the whole team will sign autographs, while head coach Andy Reid will be among those speaking to the press.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/7/25/24474590/chiefs-training-camp-day-4-observations-july-25

 

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Live updates from Sunday’s Chiefs training camp practice: Day 5

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Kansas City conducts its fifth full-team practice of the 2025 training camp.

Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs training camp practice gets underway at 9:15 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on the practice fields alongside Spratt Stadium at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.

Skies should be mostly to partly cloudy, with temperatures from the low to mid 80s. Humidity will be high, with heat indices about 10 degrees higher. Winds should be from the south-southwest at about 8 miles per hour.

This session is open to the general public. There will be 11 additional public practices, plus one more that will be open only to Season Ticket Members. While tickets for most public practices are free of charge, they are still required for admission. Please click here for more information about obtaining these tickets, along with the complete practice schedule.

Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney (@pgsween on X) and Caleb James (@CJScoobs) are on hand to provide complete coverage of the session, along with other Chiefs beat reporters and TV crews. Here we’ll bring you the best practice updates found on social media.

Please use our comment section to give us your perspective, too!

Please note: While practice is underway, the most recent posts are displayed first. After practice has concluded, they will begin with the oldest posts.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...ning-camp-practice-day-5-live-updates-july-27

 

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Chiefs’ training camp observations from Sunday’s Day 5

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Everything that went down during Kansas City’s fifth training camp practice in St. Joseph.

On Sunday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the fifth full practice of the team’s 2025 training camp.

This was one of 17 sessions scheduled for the team’s practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 11 of the remaining practices will be open to the public — click here for details and a full schedule — while one more will be open only to the team’s Season Ticket Members.

Arrowhead Pride’s Caleb James was there. Here’s what he observed during the session.

The Chiefs’ tackle situation​

Jawaan Taylor returned to practice on Sunday, starting the day as the team's right tackle. Jaylon Moore had been filling in on the right side — but with Taylor back, Moore was bumped back to the second team.

Taylor, Smith, Humphrey, Suamataia, Simmons. Moore rotating at first team LT.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025​

Throughout the morning, rookie Josh Simmons continued to take the first-team snaps at left tackle — and he did, in fact, look the part.

Keeping an eye on Simmons​

With Simmons starting at left tackle during the first four practices, Moore has been free to play on the right side. It’s been one of camp’s biggest stories — possibly one of the biggest for any NFL team so far.

Kansas City’s struggles to find consistency on the left side of the line over the last six seasons have been well documented, but there’s a real feeling that the team may have gotten it right his time.

Like any rookie, Simmons is going to have his share of struggles — but it will be about overcoming and learning from them.

Karlaftis bending the arc early against Simmons.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025​

Early in the 11-on-11 portion of Sunday’s practice, defensive end George Karlaftis beat Simmons with a speed rush along the outside. It was a play that could have resulted in a sack or an incompletion.

But it was the only noticeable issue Simmons had. Later, he put together nice snaps against Karlaftis and other defensive ends.

Simmons with back to back solid reps against Karlaftis and FAU.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025​

To cap his quality day, Simmons had a series of nice one-on-one pass-blocking snaps against defensive end Charles Omenihu.

Omenihu vs Simmons #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/7igkbriNqz

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025​

While it is far too early to tell who will end up being the team's starting left tackle, Simmons has done very well. There hasn’t yet been a moment in which he has looked overwhelmed

First day pops and the grind of camp​

Temperatures were high on Sunday. Humid conditions made it an especially grueling practice.

In classic Andy Reid fashion, the offense started practice by hitting the sled and working conditioning.

First day of pads and the Chiefs offense opens up on the sled. We are in for a grinder today. #Chiefskingdom pic.twitter.com/XCBIOLQGMh

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025​

Next, the team did several 11-on-11 periods and other cross-work, including some inside runs.

A few of the Chiefs' heavy hitters became acquainted early.

Nice collision between Chenal and Humphrey. pic.twitter.com/dV7l1karHV

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025​

The practice ended a little before 11 a.m. It was clear the team was feeling not only the weather, but also the first-day-of-pads grind.

That’s a wrap on practice. Absolute scorcher today. Lot of great reps!

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025​

These are the kinds of conditions that Reid has historically used to create the unrelenting mental toughness his teams usually display. In 2025, it is also great for prepping the team for what is likely to be extremely humid weather in São Paulo, Brazil for the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The next practice will be on Monday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. As always, we will have live updates after practice begins. When it is over, offensive and defensive linemen will sign autographs, while offensive coordinator Matt Nagy will be among those available to speak with the press.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/7/27/24475323/chiefs-training-camp-day-5-observations-july-27

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

3 Chiefs held out as Monday’s training camp practice begins

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Cornerback Kristian Fulton, tight end Jake Briningstool and cornerback Darius Rush missed Kansas City’s Day 6.

As the Kansas City Chiefs’ sixth training camp practice got underway at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph on Monday morning, cornerback Kristian Fulton, tight end Jake Briningstool and cornerback Darius Rush were all being held out.

Fulton has missed all of training camp’s practice sessions. On Monday, head coach Andy Reid revealed that during the spring, the cornerback had what Reid called a “cleanup” surgery performed on his knee. So far, there is no timetable for his return. In March, the former Los Angeles Chargers corner signed a two-year, $20 million contract that included $15 million guaranteed.

Briningstool — who missed his second day of training camp — is said to have a hamstring injury on his left leg. On Monday, Reid said he “didn’t know” how long the undrafted rookie would be out.

Rush is also reported to have suffered a hamstring injury, which happened during Sunday’s practice.

The press noted no other injuries on Monday.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/7/28/24475950/chiefs-injuries-3-players-held-out-monday-day-6

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

Chiefs’ training camp observations from Tuesday’s Day 7

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Everything that went down during Kansas City’s seventh training camp practice in St. Joseph.

On Tuesday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the seventh full practice of the team’s 2025 training camp.

This was one of 17 sessions scheduled for the team’s practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. Nine of the remaining practices will be open to the public — click here for details and a full schedule — while one more will be open only to the team’s Season Ticket Members.

Arrowhead Pride editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney was there. He posted some observations on social media — beginning with a very hot day in Buchanan County.

No other way to say it: hottest and longest day of St. Joe work so far. Temps were in the mid-80s, surpassing the low 90s by the workout's end, but it felt like 1,000.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

As the day went on, injuries added up.

Common for this part of camp, but the injury list is growing. Here's the rundown. WR Xavier Worthy looked like he banged his head on the first play of practice but returned after he was evaluated in the tent. pic.twitter.com/JpPpoEYr1Y

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

The former San Francisco 49ers tackle started working at a new position.

Jaylon Moore mixed in at left guard today. Today's notebook writeup is about where the offensive line stands a week into camp: https://t.co/XrMRgfLN1k

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

The defensive coordinator went back to a defensive alignment he used earlier in training camp.

DC Steve Spagnuolo ran CBs Nazeeh Johnson and Trent McDuffie outside and DB Chamarri Conner in the slot with the first team today.

CBs Jaylen Watson and Nohl Williams outside with Kevin Knowles inside with the second team.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

The team’s reserve tight end notched a couple of catches.

TE Noah Gray caught two passes from QB Patrick Mahomes in the inital 11-on-11 period. Watson broke up a Minshew pass intended for WR Skyy Moore.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

A veteran linebacker — and some running backs — also turned in good days.

In pass-pro drills, LB Drue Tranquill was a handful to deal with. Expectedly good looks from Gray and RB Kareem Hunt. I thought RB Elijah Mitchell looked a little better than advertised there.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

A pair of running backs looked good — as did some pass defenders.

RB Isiah Pacheco and Mitchell impressed me as the period shifted to one-on-one routes. CB Chris Roland-Wallace had a diving pass breakup. S Mike Edwards and LB Cole Christiansen added PBUs.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

Isiah Pacheco returned to his normal role as the lead back.

Order of touch during the Chiefs' rush period: Pacheco, Hunt, Mitchell, Steele, Smith, Young

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

But then, the team racked up its first injury of the day.

The next 11-on-11 period is where Brown tweaked his ankle. It looked like he jumped up to make a touchdown catch but landed awkwardly. Worthy had a score on an end-around and Mahomes threw a TD to TE Travis Kelce. LB Nick Bolton broke up Mahomes' pass to end the period.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

Still, the offense was clicking.

In Mahomes' next turn (11-on-11), he hit WR Jalen Royals on a crosser, with Royals beating S Bryan Cook for the score. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (called the WR room leader by Andy Reid after practice) made a leaping touchdown catch. QB Bailey Zappe threw a TD to TE Robert Tonyan.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

Continuing in RZ 11-on-11, Mahomes threw TDs to Royals and Moore, who had a nice diving catch just inside the back left pylon for his score to get a rise out of the crowd. On the final play here, rolling to his right, I think I caught Mahomes faked a behind-the-back like an NBA…

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

The placekicker was money... until he wasn’t. But he still redeemed himself.

In the field-goal period, Butker went 6-for-6 (the longest from 52) before missing from 57 and then 60. Dave Toub had Butker line up again for another 60-yard try, which he made.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

After practice, Butker said he sensed some wind and may have overswung on the first try.

"I feel like when I do my best, it's when you just don't even think about the wind, focus on the ball contact and normally that ball will go and you will make the kick."

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

TE2 continued to make plays.

In 7-on-7, Mahomes hit WR Tyquan Thornton, Kelce and Gray (three times) for touchdowns. Tonyan made a brilliant catch off a tipped pass for a score. Watson, Johnson and Hicks all recorded pass breakups going up against Mahomes in 7s.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

While another tight end did something we don’t usually see.

Minshew's scores went to WR Jimmy Holiday, WR Nikko Remigio — and Tonyan, who made a one-handed catch in the end zone. The two Tonyan touchdowns I've reference came on back-to-back plays from two different quarterbacks, a rarity for training camp.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

Head coach Andy Reid concluded the session with another of his famous long-drive drills... a tall order on such a hot day.

Reid concluded practice with a 12-play long-drive period, and you could tell the players were up against it. Along the line, Suamataia got 6 plays at LG before Moore checked in to replace him for 6. RB Brashard Smith fought off a defender to make a nice catch in the deep middle.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 29, 2025​

The next practice will be at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time on Wednesday. It will be a light practice in shells before the team takes Thursday off. As always, we will have live updates after practice begins. When it is over, linebackers will sign autographs, while defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will be among those speaking to reporters.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/7/29/24476859/chiefs-training-camp-day-7-observations-july-29

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

Chiefs end punter battle, sign former Bengals (and UFL) wide receiver

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With Kansas City reportedly signing a reserve wide receiver, a punter was waived on Wednesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs have had two punters — incumbent Matt Araiza and undrafted rookie Eddie Czaplicki — at this year’s training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Last week, assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub explained that the team’s optimal health situation was allowing the contest to extend into the early part of camp.

Unfortunately, as the pads came on for the second week of camp, injuries have surfaced. On Wednesday, wide receivers Hollywood Brown (ankle), Skyy Moore (hamstring), and Xavier Worthy (concussion protocol) were all sidelined. With wideout numbers dwindling (at least temporarily), UFL reporter James Larsen reported on X that the Chiefs would be signing receiver Kwamie Lassiter II. Lassiter recently played for the UFL’s Memphis Showboats.

BREAKING: The Kansas City #Chiefs are signing @USFLShowboats WR Kwamie Lassiter II following his workout today, per league source.

Lassiter spent this past #UFL season with Memphis, totaling 257 yards & 1 TD.

Speedy slot WR, previously with the #Bengals. pic.twitter.com/KHTMNx8kWy

— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) July 30, 2025​

While Wednesday’s NFL transactions report did not make Lassiter’s signing official, it did confirm that the Chiefs have opened a place on the 90-man roster for him by waiving Czaplicki, whom the team signed out of USC in April.

Barring injury, it appears Araiza is set for a second season as Kansas City’s punter. He joined the Chiefs last season after sitting out the two previous seasons while he navigated a legal situation. Although he has almost unparalleled kicking power, Araiza frequently had difficulty with the precision needed to pin opponents deep on punts. Presumably, the Chiefs are satisfied with the improvements Araiza has made while competing with Czaplicki.

The Chiefs’ newest wideout is the son of cornerback Kwamie Lassiter, who began a 10-year NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals in 1995. The younger Lassiter played at Kansas, originally entering the NFL in 2022 with the Cincinnati Bengals. He recorded a single reception for two yards in 2023.

Lassiter may not be the only addition the Chiefs make before they return to the practice field on Friday. Four members of the secondary also missed Wednesday’s practice. Along with Lassiter, Kansas City hosted four defensive backs for workouts on Wednesday, including former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Harrison Hand. Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kawaan Baker also tried out.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...eddie-czaplicki-waived-kwamie-lassiter-signed

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

George Karlaftis’ contract extension is even more team-friendly than expected

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We now know the specifics of Kansas City’s new deal with their edge rusher.

On the eve of the team’s training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a four-year contract extension with defensive end George Karlaftis. The 30th overall selection of the 2022 NFL Draft reportedly signed for $88 million, including $62 million guaranteed.

Karlaftis is Kansas City’s first Round 1 selection to sign a lucrative contract extension after his third season since quarterback Patrick Mahomes did so in 2020. As with Mahomes’ still-unique extension, it is important to note that the final two seasons (2025 and 2026) left on Karlaftis’ original rookie contract remain in effect. Karlaftis is now signed through the 2030 season.

Now that the deal’s details are available on the contract website Spotrac, let’s take a closer look at the contract, which is very different than the flashy numbers initially reported.

Between his previous 2025 base salary of $2.3 million and the Chiefs exercising his 2026 $15.2 million fifth-year option, Karlaftis was already in line for $17.5 million over the final two seasons of his rookie deal. Kansas City has now rewarded him with a new $20 million signing bonus — and rolled part of his previously scheduled compensation into the payment. His new scheduled 2026 base salary of $10.9 million is also guaranteed.

While he was set to earn $17.5 million over the next two seasons, Karlaftis will now take home about $32.3 million (including a yearly $250,000 workout bonus). Karlaftis’ 2025 salary cap hit does increase from $3.8 million to about $6.6 million. His 2026 charge at $15.2 million is essentially unchanged from what it would have been under the fifth-year option.

The new years of the contract truly begin in 2027, but his earnings still stay modest. As with most recent significant Chiefs contracts, Karlaftis has received rolling guarantees of future salary. His 2027 salary of $11 million is already guaranteed for injury, and it will fully vest at the start of the 2026 league year. The 2027 salary cap hit will remain almost flat from the previous season at only $15.3 million.

Another rolling guarantee will see Karlaftis lock in his 2028 base salary of $18.8 million in March of 2027. The 2028 season will see his salary cap charge grow to $23 million.

The final two seasons on the contract do raise Karlaftis’ base salaries significantly, although there is no guaranteed money for either 2029 or 2030. As of now, he is scheduled to earn $42.5 million over his final two seasons. However, the nature of NFL contracts suggests the final seasons should be thought of as subject to change depending on performance.

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Should Karlaftis’ play drop off as the final two seasons approach, the Chiefs can get out of the contract with only $4 million in dead money if released before the 2029 season. Because signing bonuses can only be spread out over five seasons, there would be no dead money remaining if the Chiefs only opted out of the 2030 season.

Conversely, if his play continues at a level that Kansas City is eager to pay those final two seasons, Karlaftis may want a new contract after 2028 to match what will by then be an even more lucrative pass-rusher market.

The bottom line​

For all the numbers thrown around, it is best to think of the final seasons of Karlaftis’ original contract being rolled into a new six-year deal worth about $107 million. While some balked at giving a good pass rusher who has not reached elite status $22 million per season, he is truly averaging about $17.8 million through 2030.

The Chiefs secured a remarkably team-friendly structure for a valuable starter who is still only 24. Karlaftis’ salary cap hit will not exceed $20 million until 2028. By then, the market and annual league salary cap increases will undoubtedly see several less talented players making a higher average salary.

Kansas City was also able to backload his higher non-guaranteed salaries to retain the option of getting out of the deal if it doesn’t age well. If Karlaftis’ play justifies another contract extension before he turns 30, the deal’s final two seasons will give the Chiefs good leverage the next time they are at the negotiating table.

Veach was smart to not only identify a player he wanted to retain, but also move aggressively to get a deal done with two rookie contract seasons remaining. Even second-tier pass rushers will see their market value continue to grow in the coming years. If Karlaftis signed for the same $22 million yearly average of new money a year from now, the Chiefs would not enjoy the same favorable structure.

With a new contract for cornerback Trent McDuffie still a high priority — and wide receiver Rashee Rice soon to be extension eligible — signing Karlaftis early should prove a wise move for managing the salary cap in the years to come.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...ct-extension-more-team-friendly-than-expected

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

Charles Omenihu praises rookies as training camp heats up

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As the Kansas City Chiefs push through the heart of training camp in St. Joseph, defensive end Charles Omenihu feels a renewed sense of strength and consistency and sees promising development around him.

“I feel a lot better,” Omenihu said, reflecting on his current form compared to late last season. The seven-year veteran says he sees a noticeable difference in his consistency and explosiveness.

“I feel as strong as I’ve ever been,” he revealed. “I’m glad that I’m back at full strength for the first time since when I first got here, so it should bode well for me.”

After a brief scuffle between Chiefs rookies Ashton Guillotte and Justin Simmons on Tuesday’s camp, Omenihu was asked about the situation from his perspective.

“Everybody’s competitive, everybody got fire under them and that’s what you need to play O-line [or] D-line….a guy that ain’t gonna take no crap out there,” Omenihu said. “It’s just guys who want to get better and guys that want to compete and sometimes it spews a little over, but it’s all it’s part of it, it’s good.”

As temperatures and emotions continue rising during training camp, Charles Omenihu stressed the value of mental and physical endurance.

“Being able to just push through just to work on your endurance, work on your capability to still play at a high level under great duress,” Omenihu said. “The play call is getting in and you’re tired, you’re huffing and puffing, and be able to execute is also something I think that is key when you’re going through practices like this.”

Omenihu highlighted the progress of defensive rookies Omarr Norman-Lott and Ashton Gillotte, pointing out that Norman-Lott has already developed a hand technique that took him years to learn at the NFL level.

“I noticed early on that [Norman-Lott] was able to grab wrists… it took me about 3-4 years to be able to do that,” he said. “[Gillotte is] a guy that just wants to learn, and he’s a guy that had a lot of power, so that’s something he can use to his advantage as he continues to fill out his game in the league.”

Omenihu has also been impressed with rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons during camp. When asked about what it has been like to go up against Simmons in practice, Omenihu remarked that he knows his strengths and plays to them.

“I think he has a bright future,” Omenihu said, praising Simmons. “He’s a great athlete (and) you can see why he’s the first-round pick.”

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025...ihu-praises-rookies-as-training-camp-heats-up

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

Chiefs’ training camp observations from Friday’s Day 9

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Everything that went down during Kansas City’s ninth training camp practice in St. Joseph.

On Friday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the ninth full practice of the team’s 2025 training camp.

This was one of 17 sessions scheduled for the team’s practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. Seven of the remaining practices will be open to the public — click here for details and a full schedule — while one more will be open only to the team’s Season Ticket Members.

Arrowhead Pride analyst Caleb James was there.

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After a heat wave created miserable practice conditions earlier in the week, Friday delivered a much more comfortable day to St. Joseph. As practice began, temperatures were in the mid-60s.

Harrison Butker dialed in​

Placekicker Harrison Butker was one of the first players on the field — and after getting warmed up, he was dialed in.

Butker ripping them early. pic.twitter.com/99Ve7NzC2g

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

After missing portions of the 2024 season with injuries, he now appears to be fully healthy.

Xavier Worthy back in action​

The second-year speedster missed time earlier in the week after he was reported to have suffered a concussion. But on Friday, he walked down the hill fully padded and ready to go.

Chiefs returners getting some work in. Also, Xavier Worthy is back and padded up. #Chiefskingdom pic.twitter.com/2v0ln1rpPd

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Patrick Mahomes wasted little time getting Worthy involved.

Mahomes finds Worthy early in the unit period.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

After practice, head coach Andy Reid said that doctors had determined that Worthy never had a concussion.

Speaking of Mahomes...​

Here’s your daily reminder: It is his world. We are all just living in it.

DOT pic.twitter.com/VayNrA884O

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Inside run​

The Chiefs began their crosswork period with a long stretch of inside runs where the offensive and defensive fronts battled it out.

Chris Jones standing up Suamataia in inside run. pic.twitter.com/vSFZdRBjic

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Lined up across from Kingsley Suamataia, Chris Jones made a nice play, standing up the second-year guard and knocking him into the backfield. He didn't get the stop, but he did force the run to the outside, where teammates were ready to make the tackle.

The DL is putting in some work so far on inside run. pic.twitter.com/zN8I8O24V9

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Overall, the defense won the period, stuffing the offense at the line of scrimmage on multiple plays.

Rookie defensive end Ashton Gillotte made a few nice stops, showcasing his physical play by stuffing a pulling guard — and then getting the stop.

Ashton Gillotte stuffing the run here. Good rep to stone the pulling guard. pic.twitter.com/7H903f4w8y

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Two-minute drill​

The team started the 11-on-11 period with a no-huddle drill. Mahomes wasted no time finding his favorite target.

Mahomes fired it to Kelce on the first rep of the no huddle drill.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Tyquan Thornton continued to work with the first team. Mahomes made an acrobatic pass to him for a big gain over the middle of the field, putting the offense in field goal range.

Mahomes with an acrobatic throw to Tyquan Thornton across the middle for a solid gain. The momentum for Thornton builds.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

After a few struggles in the inside run, Suamataia came back with a nice 1-on-1 pass protection snap against Jones, giving Mahomes enough time to make a downfield completion.

Extremely impressive rep from Suamataia going against Chris Jones 1v1 in pass pro. Held Jones out long enough to give Mahomes time and washed him up the field.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

The first-team offense would go on to score. When the second team came out, defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah made his first big play of camp with a nice twist look.

FAU would have blown up Minshew. Good twist look for what would have been a sack.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Josh Simmons watch​

The first-round rookie tackle looked fine in most of his work, more than holding his own in Friday’s 11-on-11 periods. There was, however, a 1-on-1 pass protection drill where Mike Danna got the better of him.

Mike Danna getting the better of Josh Simmons off the edge here. Missed his lunch and Danna slipped in a nice rip. pic.twitter.com/xb5J8EipkT

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Here, Simmons comes out of his stance, but barely misses his strike on Danna. The savvy veteran takes advantage, throwing a nice rip move to bend the arc. Simmons tries to hook Danna, but it would have been a holding call.

Still, the rookie continued to build momentum, turning in another solid day. A crafty veteran like Danna can take full advantage of the smallest lapse in technique.

Drue Tranquill left early​

The linebacker appeared to injure his back in a team period. (After practice, Reid said it was a back strain). Before this, he had been having his best practice of the camp, recording a fantastic rep where he intercepted a pass while covering tight end Kelce.

Mahomes pass intended for Travis Kelce was intercepted by Drue Tranquill.

— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) August 1, 2025​

Tranquill did leave the field in the front seat of the cart — a positive sign — but this will be something to monitor.

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The next practice will be at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time on Saturday. As always, we will have live updates after it begins. When it is over, the team will sign autographs, while special teams coordinator Dave Toub will be among those speaking to reporters.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/8/1/24478889/chiefs-training-camp-day-9-observations-august-1

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

Can you guess this Chiefs QB in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Chiefs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

We’re back for another day of the Arrowhead Pride in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Chiefs player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

Enjoy!

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/8/2/24479447/sb-nation-chiefs-daily-trivia-in-5

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

Chiefs’ training camp observations from Saturday’s Day 10

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Everything that went down during Kansas City’s 10th training camp practice in St. Joseph.

On Saturday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the 10th full practice of the team’s 2025 training camp.

This was one of 17 sessions scheduled for the team’s practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. Six of the remaining practices will be open to the public — click here for details and a full schedule — while one more will be open only to the team’s Season Ticket Members.

Arrowhead Pride editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney was there. He posted some observations on social media — beginning with another cooler day.

A cooler day for practice in St. Joseph, with temperatures hanging in the mid-70s throughout practice. Ashton Gillotte said he was thankful it finally cooled off after some scorching days this week.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

There continued to be no drama at left tackle.

As has been the case all camp, rookie Josh Simmons remains locked in at left tackle. In today's look, Jaylon Moore rotated with Jawaan Taylor at right tackle.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

With newly-signed cornerback Kristian Fulton still on the mend, the team is relying on familiar faces in the secondary.

At cornerback, the #Chiefs have typically been running Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson outside with Chamarri Conner inside. In looks where McDuffie has been inside, it has typically been Watson and Nazeeh Johnson outside.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

Pete was particularly impressed with three of the wideouts.

WRs Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals all stood out to me in one-on-ones. Jason Brownlee somehow made a back-shoulder catch with one arm deep down the right sideline, and Nikko Remigio caught a deep post in stride.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

Unsurprisingly, the quarterback made some amazing throws.

In 11-on-11 near the goal line, Patrick Mahomes rolled to his right and jump-threw across his body to float a perfect pass to Rashee Rice for a touchdown. Head-shaker. He followed it up with a score to JuJu Smith-Schuster.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

He made another cool play with his back to his own end zone.

From his own 5, Mahomes handled a blitz to get a quick pass off to Royals, leaving few defenders to get to the speedy receiver. Mahomes lifted his arms to signal what he thought would have been a 95-yard TD (the crowd liked this).

Nazeeh Johnson dove to break up the next…

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

A player signed on Friday was catching punts on Saturday.

During the punting period, Nikko Remigio took the first return, followed by Brashard Smith and then Key'Shawn Smith.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

JuJu turned some heads on another play.

In 7-on-7, Smith-Schuster made a nice adjustment on a crosser to bring in a throw that was behind him. Mahomes zipped a pass over the head of Jack Cochrane for a completion to Noah Gray. Chris Roland-Wallace broke up a Minshew pass looking for Geor'Quarius Spivey.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

But the defense made some plays, too...

In Mahomes' next turn at 7s, he hit Worthy in the left intermediate, and Worthy cut back to the other side of the field, evading defenders for what would have been a touchdown. More cheers from the crowd.

Later in the period, McDuffie stripped Worthy, forcing a fumble.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

The backup quarterback threw a pick — and benefitted from a great catch.

Minshew threw a pass into traffic that was intercepted by Glendon Miller. Remigio made a really nice diving catch to bring in a Minshew pass along the left sideline.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

The head coach put the team through one of his long-drive drills.

The Chiefs finished practice with a 16-play long-drive period. Jawaan Taylor took the first six plays at right tackle before giving way to Jaylon Moore. Minshew's drive lasted seven plays, and Bailey Zappe saw two.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

As always, Pete did some ciphering on all of Mahomes’ targets...

Mahomes targets on the day (11-on-11): Rice (4), Worthy (4), Kelce (3), Tonyan (3), Gray (2), Royals (2), Thornton (2), Hunt, Pacheco, Remigio, Smith-Schuster, Watson

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

...and turned in Saturday’s edition of the notebook.

Rashee Rice spoke after practice for the first time in a while. Here's the notebook: https://t.co/rWQHP46Oz7

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 2, 2025​

The next practice will be at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time on Sunday. It will be a light practice that leads to an off day on Monday. As always, we will have live updates after it begins. When it is over, the whole team will sign autographs, while head coach Andy Reid will be among those speaking to reporters.

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/8/2/24479707/chiefs-training-camp-day-10-observations-august-2

 

[Kansas City Chiefs]

Can you guess this Chiefs receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Chiefs player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

We’re back for another day of the Arrowhead Pride in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

Today’s Arrowhead Pride in-5 game​

If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.

Previous games​

Saturday, August 2, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025

Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games​

NFL in-5
MLB in-5
MMA in-5

Arrowhead Pride in-5 instructions​

The goal of the game is to guess the correct Chiefs player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

Enjoy!

Source: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/8/3/24479943/sb-nation-chiefs-daily-trivia-in-5