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Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kansas City cornerback Jaylen Watson participated in a training camp practice for the first time this season. On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs conducted their ninth 2024 training camp practice at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. After Monday’s light 10-10-10 session (and a day off on Tuesday), the team was back in pads on Wednesday. Wide receiver Hollywood Brown (illness), running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) and defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) were all back on the field. Cornerback Jaylen Watson — who has been on the team’s Active/PUP (physically-unable-to-perform) list since camp began — passed his physical. He came down the hill in pads and a helmet. But this good news was followed by bad news. During practice, four Chiefs were injured. Wide receiver Kadarius Toney injured the lower part of his left leg after coming down awkwardly while making a catch. Three reserve players — offe

Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images In 2024, what can Kansas City expect to see from 2023’s first-round pick? Heading into the Kansas City Chiefs’ season, I’m continuing my “10 Biggest Questions” series. This time, we’ll consider what to expect from 2023’s first-round draft pick: Felix Anudike-Uzomah. There are many challenges to overcome while becoming one of the NFL’s perennial contenders. Building an outstanding roster is difficult enough — but sustaining it is even harder. Many teams are in the mix for a championship for a season or two, but cannot maintain that standard. Injuries (and advancing age), coaching staff departures and the salary cap are major factors that close these Super Bowl windows. So how can teams keep their windows open? It’s certainly true that having a franchise quarterback is important. Still, teams must continue to churn their rosters through free agency, trades and the NFL Draft. But only the draft keeps a team young. Franchises like the Pitt

Denny Medley- The Chiefs conduct their ninth full-team practice of the 2024 training camp. Wednesday’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. After Monday’s light 10-10-10 practice, the team is back in pads. During practice, skies should be sunny. Temperatures are expected to range from the mid to high 80s. Winds should be from the south-southwest at 13-14 miles per hour. No precipitation is anticipated. Today’s practice is open to the general public. There will be nine more public practices, plus one more that will be open only to Chiefs 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 getting these tickets — and the complete practice schedule. Chiefs Studios’s editor-in-chief Chiefs Studios (@pg

Denny Medley- Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, July 31st The latest It’s not a new comparison, but we like hearing it anyway "We are in the [Michael] Jordan era in the AFC." @damienwoody says that he can see the Ravens challenging Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs this season pic.twitter.com/AcihYFYllZ— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 30, 2024 Best NFL team fits for notable remaining free agents: Justin Simmons to Eagles? Plus, 2 Cowboys options | NFL.com David Bakhtiari Kansas City Chiefs Do the back-to-back reigning champs want to add a veteran presence or ride into their title defense with second-round rookie Kingsley Suamataia or second-year pro Wanya Morris manning Patrick Mahomes’ blind side? Bakhtiari is the most talented option if the Chiefs plan to add a veteran during or after camp. The two-time first-team All-Pro told ESPN in June that he wants to play a couple more years, and spending at least one of those helping Kansas City chase a th

EA Sports began a week-long ratings release on Monday. EA Sports started rolling out their “Madden 25” player ratings on Monday morning, beginning a week-long release schedule with wide receivers and safeties. Let’s see how the Kansas City Chiefs’ players were rated: Wide receivers Kicking off #Madden25 Ratings Week with the Top 10 Wide Receivers! See all WR Ratings ➡️ https://t.co/DGMKCwibBw "> https://t.co/DGMKCwibBw pic.twitter.com/zK5DJKLLeT— Madden NFL 25 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 29, 2024 Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice are 81 overalls, sharing the highest-rated Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver room. Last year, when “Madden 24” was released, Kadarius Toney was the highest-rated Chief at 81 overall. In “Madden 25,” Toney is rated the third highest overall of 77. The Chiefs do not lack speed on their team. Xavier Worthy is properly rated as a rookie in Madden, with a 75 overall. Worthy’s speed rating of 98 is tied for the second fastest player rating with Detriot Lions

Everything that went down during Kansas City’s eighth training camp practice in St. Joseph. On Monday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to their field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for another practice of the team’s 2024 training camp. This was the eighth of 19 public sessions on the practice field next to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 10 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. Chiefs Studios’s editor-in-chief Chiefs Studios was there. Pete posted some observations on social media — starting with the hot weather. The rising temperatures persisted in St. Joe Monday morning as the team began practice in the low 80s, with it rising to the mid-80s as the workout concluded. That trend will continue with highs set for 91 or above Wednesday to Friday. The starting left guard was back. The one key change was the return of left guard Joe

Emily Curiel/The Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Tempers are rising with the temperatures in St. Joseph. Tensions and temperatures have been running high in St Joseph, Missouri, at Kansas City Chiefs training camp. The first practices in full pads often lead to tempers flaring, even among teammates. Last year, reports of some intense moments came out, and this year is no different. Kadarius Toney gets hit hard and almost starts a fight at the #Chiefs training camp...pic.twitter.com/O24ZbbwE5X— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 24, 2024 When asked about the recent heated exchanges between players, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo told Monday’s media that he didn’t take issue with any extracurricular activity. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being chippy, as long as we remember that we’re all on the same team and that there’s some respect there,” Spagnuolo explained. Spagnuolo said that training camp is the ideal place

Denny Medley- After Monday’s eighth practice of training camp, Kansas City’s defensive coordinator spoke with reporters. For Monday’s eighth practice of their training camp at Missouri Western State Univerity in St. Joseph, the Kansas City Chiefs ran a more focused 10-10-10 session ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled off day. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke with the media following the session. While his unit deserves a large share of credit for the Chiefs repeating as NFL champions in 2023, he appeared concerned with how camp has gone so far for his side of the ball. “I didn’t think the first day in pads was good for us,” Spagnuolo recalled. “Maybe it was the second day — the day we had the short-yardage goal line. I thought the guys stepped it up after that — after we challenged them in meetings and today was a 10-10-10, so it was more execution and mental. “We’ve got a long way to go. We’ve got a lot of guys banged up. We’re kind of working through that.” S

Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The veteran linebacker has scheme stability for the first time in his NFL career. When linebacker Drue Tranquill signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2023 season, his best-case scenario was likely winning Super Bowl LVIII and earning a long-term contract offer this offseason. That’s exactly how it played out, but he probably didn’t anticipate that coming from Kansas City. It’s happened many times throughout NFL history: a veteran joining a team for one year, proving himself by helping win a title, then getting compensated for that newfound value elsewhere. Tranquill left such a mark on 2023 that the Chiefs — who have drafted and developed much of their championship core — were willing to offer him a three-year deal to become a more cemented part of the defense. The 28-year-old linebacker has expressed nothing but gratitude for the chance to build on his first year in the system and grow over

Denny Medley- Chiefs headlines for Monday, July 29 The latest Travis Kelce enjoys return to ‘sanctuary’ of Chiefs camp after taxing 2023 season | The Athletic At 34, Kelce is the Chiefs’ longest-tenured member and their second-oldest player (long snapper James Winchester is just two months older). He knows he’s survived many practices similar to what he experienced Saturday under longtime coach Andy Reid. “This is my sanctuary, baby; St. Joe, Year 12,” Kelce said with a smile about Chiefs training at Missouri Western State. “That means I’ve spent just about an entire year in my life up here in the dorms, man. Everybody may see that as pretty grueling, but I enjoy it, man. There’s something about this place that gets you ready every single year. “I’m not going to lie. I got pretty excited as the time started counting down to get out here and get this thing rolling.” Chiefs’ Travis Kelce admits challenges after ‘taxing’ year | ESPN “So it’s just making sure

Denny Medley- Considering the 10 Kansas City players whose stock is rising the most after seven days of camp. On Sunday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to their field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for another practice of the team’s 2024 training camp. This was the seventh of 19 public sessions on the 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. Chiefs Studios’s editor-in-chief Chiefs Studios and lead analyst Taylor Bell were there. As usual, Pete and Ron posted observations on social media. On Sunday, they focused on the camp’s 10 biggest risers. With three padded practices in the books and a light workout set for Monday, it is a good time to identify Chiefs players whose stock is on the rise. I'll provide five on offense before turning it over to @Ron_Kopp

Denny Medley- While the injury concerns seem minor, some important Kansas City are missing time. The Kansas City Chiefs enter their 2024 training camp vying for a Super Bowl three-peat with a stronger roster. Most of the team’s players are on the field, preparing for the marathon that the NFL season has become. There are, however, several players who have not been participating in the team’s practices. For some of them, this was expected. But for others, it was not. Safety Justin Reid Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images When camp opened at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Reid’s injury was a surprise; he had been a full participant in both the voluntary and mandatory parts of the Chiefs’ offseason organized team activities (OTAs). But as camp began, Reid was added to the team’s Active/NFI (non-football injury) list with what was reported to be a quadriceps injury. While he has been present for practices, he has not yet participated in them; he’

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The rookie spent the last three days (all padded practices) taking all the repetitions with the first team. Heading into Kansas City Chiefs training camp, the battle to watch was at the starting left tackle position. Last year’s starter, Donovan Smith, is no longer with the club. The two candidates, of course, are second-year player Wanya Morris and rookie Kingsley Suamataia. “I like the competition there,” said head coach Andy Reid after practice on Sunday. “Really, there are two of them that are working in there and they’re doing a nice job. They kind of go back and forth and they’re challenging each other. They’re also good friends, so they’ve developed a friendship and it’s good healthy competition.” In camp’s initial days, Morris and Suamataia rotated first-team reps at the position. But ever since Friday — when padded practices began — it has been Suamataia taking all of them. Morris has worked as the left tackle with the second

The event to make an NFL roster isn't the equal for every participant, as instances every now and then dictate their destiny. The Kansas metropolis Chiefs have a high-quality track checklist of undrafted avid gamers impressing at camp and overcoming the chances to make a significant have an impact on on the group. Chiefs head teach Andy Reid has invariably given underdogs a fighting possibility in working towards camp to make the team or aid their stock trap on in different places within the league. He spread out about vast receiver Nikko Remigio after Friday's follow. "He's sensible, a tough employee; He tries his most advantageous every play. He experiences; which you could inform he reviews as a result of he knows all the spots," spoke of Reid. "He's bought a good angle, high-quality perspective. those sort of guys, you pull for." Remigio went undrafted in 2023 out of Fresno State, later becoming a member of the Chiefs, and placed on injur

On Saturday, the Kansas metropolis Chiefs performed their seventh 2024 working towards camp practice at Missouri Western State institution in St. Joseph — the third one in full pads. large receiver Hollywood Brown and running again Clyde Edwards-Helaire have been absent. protective address Chris Jones changed into present, but turned into without pads or a helmet. Two different injured avid gamers — cornerback Nazeeh Johnson (hamstring) and vast receiver Justin Watson (foot) — have been also existing devoid of pads or helmets. replace at 12:05 p.m.: Following apply, head coach Andy Reid instructed journalists that both Brown and Edwards-Helaire missed follow as a result of they have been ill. Jones, besides the fact that children, was saved out of practice with a groin strain. "I feel he's going to be first-rate," noted Reid. He additionally spoke of that Johnson had "tweaked" the same knee where he had the torn ACL final season, however the damage becom

The Kansas city Chiefs' offseason circulate helped to bolster their offense after an uncharacteristic 2023 season. Chiefs megastar tight conclusion Travis Kelce addressed the brand new additions to the group all over his submit-observe press convention on Saturday. He concentrated on building vital chemistry while at practicing camp. "We just bought new items. We got new chess items, guys which have distinctive features, and we're just making an attempt to blend that each one collectively to make the ultimate team possible, each on offense and protection and obviously special groups. however's the finest grind session of working together." noted Kelce. "We must be extra together presently than even variety of, smartly, I need to say, all the way through the season. but presently, here is the place you truly build that togetherness, that chemistry, that capability to lean on each different and combat for every different." Kelce should be joined by

Denny Medley- The Chiefs conduct their seventh full-team practice of the 2024 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. This will be the team’s third padded practice of the 2024 training camp. During practice, skies should be sunny. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Winds should be from the south at 10 miles per hour. No precipitation is anticipated. Today’s session is open to the general public. There will be 11 more public practices, plus one more be open only to Chiefs 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 getting these tickets — and the complete practice schedule. Chiefs Studios’s editor-in-chief Chiefs Studios (@pgsween on X) and lead

Denny Medley- The Kansas City linebacker discussed learning from teammates — and what he hopes others will take from him. Early in the padded portion of the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, third-year linebacker Leo Chenal has been getting some looks as a pass rusher. The Chiefs’ defense gave different looks up front, including 3 down linemen and 3 linebackers. Leo Chenal lined up on the line as a 4th rusher in those instances. Nick Bolton & Drue Tranquill were off ball.— Taylor Bell Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) July 26, 2024 Speaking after Saturday’s practice, the former Wisconsin Badger deferred to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. “It’s really anything they’ve asked me to do,” Chenal said of his role in the defense. “You know, I have certain strengths to my game, whether it’s getting on the line [or] addressing blockers. So it’s really just doing whatever Spags asks me to do: lining up the A-gap, on the edge

Denny Medley- Everything that went down during Kansas City’s sixth training camp practice in St. Joseph. On Saturday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to their field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for another practice of the team’s 2024 training camp. This was the sixth of 19 public sessions on the 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. Chiefs Studios’s editor-in-chief Chiefs Studios and lead analyst Taylor Bell were there. Pete posted some observations on social media — starting with (even) warmer weather. The weather in St. Joseph continues to heat up... with practice beginning with temperatures in the high 70s and cracking 80 before they were off the field. The 10-day dictates highs of 89 (Sunday) and 95 (Monday), so it's going to get uncomfortable he