Chiefs' Andy Reid lands the lead spot in AP's NFL top 5 head coach rankings
Three-time Super Bowl champion Andy Reid was a unanimous choice by The Associated Press for No. 1 coach in the NFL in a preseason surveyJULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 11-1 · 1ST IN AFC WEST
11-1 · 1ST IN AFC WEST
Patrick Mahomes is a unanimous choice for the top spot in the AP's quarterback rankings
Three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes was a unanimous choice by The Associated Press for No. 1 quarterback in the NFL in a preseason surveyJULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clyde Edwards-Helaire - Third through rotation in drills Edwards-Helaire was the third RB up during the run period of Tuesday's practice, behind starter Isiah Pacheco and 2023 UDFA Deneric Prince, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com repor...
Impact The Chiefs no longer have Jerick McKinnon and settled for undrafted rookies as their backfield additions this offseason, but that doesn't mean Edwards-Helaire is a lock for the second spot on the depth chart. Even if he does reprise that role, as many expect, CEH could end up focused on passing-down situations while another, lesser-known RB served as Pacheco's backup for early downs and/or short-yardage situations. The Chiefs re-signed Edwards-Helaire in March on a one-year, $1.7 million contract that includes $1.325 guaranteed -- considerably less than the average annual value on his rookie contract after they selected him 32nd overall in the 2020 Draft.
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Deneric Prince - Rotates in ahead of Edwards-Helaire Prince was the second RB to take a carry during Tuesday's run period, behind only Isiah Pacheco, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact Prince spent most of 2023 on the Chiefs' practice squad after going undrafted in the spring, with his two regular-season appearances yielding 15 snaps on special teams. He has another shot to earn a backup role, as the Chiefs didn't do much to reinforce their backfield behind Pacheco this offseason, merely re-signing Clyde Edwards-Helaire and bringing in more undrafted rookies. Prince probably isn't ahead of Edwards-Helaire on the depth chart but might be viewed as a better fit fit for early downs and/or short-yardage situations if Pacheco were to miss time with an injury.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Xavier Worthy and Patrick Mahomes show chemistry, Worthy's OROY odds on move
Kansas City is thought to be the perfect fit for the speedy Texas wideout. Could Worthy challenge for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors? T...JULY 23
Chiefs owner Hunt focused on stadium solution in KC metropolitan area
The Chiefs hope to make “some significant progress” on determining their future home after the lease for Arrowhead Stadium expires in January 2031 and club chairman and CEO Clark H...JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney going through running back drills at training camp
Kansas City WR Kadarius Toney got some looks in the backfield during training camp Monday after going through some RB drills.JULY 22
Jaden Hicks - Seeing first-team work Hicks was working with the Chiefs' first-team defense Monday with Justin Reid (quadriceps) on the team's NFI list, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact The rookie safety out of Washington State has received a vote of confidence from his coaching staff, seeing first-team snaps while Reid recovers from his quadriceps injury. Hicks isn't expected to have a big defensive role during Kansas City's 2024 campaign, but he could be the next man up at safety if Reid of Bryan Cook go down at some point this season.
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Bryan Cook - Past ankle issue Cook (ankle) was spotted working with the Chiefs' first-team defense Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Impact The 2022 second-round pick out of Cincinnati sustained a season-ending ankle injury during Kansas City's Week 13 loss to the Packers, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. Cook started all 12 games he appeared in last season, recording 42 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception. The 24-year-old is expected to remain one of the Chiefs' top safeties heading into their 2024 campaign.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens HC John Harbaugh: Lamar Jackson can become the best QB in NFL history
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has high expectations for Lamar Jackson, and he talked up his star quarterback at the end of his sessio...JULY 22
Rashee Rice - Still no word on league discipline Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said Monday the team hasn't yet held any discussions with the NFL over a possible suspension for Rice, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Rice is presumably facing a multi-game suspension for his involvement in a high-speed, six-car crash in April, in which he was charged with aggravated assault, collision involving serious bodily injury and collision involving injury. He was also allegedly involved in an assault in a nightclub in May, per Toluwani Osibamowo of KCUR.org. Though no charges were filed in the latter incident, Rice could still be subject to related league discipline. The second-year wideout has been a full participant in offseason activities for the Chiefs, and given that the NFL typically allows legal processes to play out in full before assigning punishments, clarity on Rice's potential suspension may not be immediately forthcoming.
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Xavier Worthy - Dealing with illness Worthy (illness) is not practicing Monday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Worthy missed OTAs and mandatory minicamp due to a hamstring injury before retaking the practice field last week, and though he's now dealing with an illness, there's no indication the rookie first-round pick will be sidelined long. Worthy got off to a quick start, connecting with quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a deep touchdown during Sunday's practice. Once back on the field, Worthy will resume competing for first-team reps alongside Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown.
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire - Displays clean bill of health Edwards-Helaire passed his physical Sunday after the Chiefs placed him on the active/non-football illness list Saturday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Veterans reported to Kansas City's training camp Saturday, and after showing up with some sort of ailment, Edwards-Helaire was able to join his teammates on the practice field one day later. He's thus slated to serve as the primary backup to starting running back Isiah Pacheco in the coming campaign, which amounted to 88 touches in 10 regular-season games in 2022 and 87 touches in 15 such contests last season.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs safety Justin Reid placed on non-football injury list
Safety Justin Reid joined a growing list of injured starters for the back-to-back champs as the Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their first full-squad workout of training campJULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Reid - Dealing with quad injury Kansas City indicated that Reid was placed on the active/NFI list Sunday due to a quad injury, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Reid was a surprise addition to the NFI list, and the reason for the move is now clear. Head coach Andy Reid indicated that the safety is day-to-day, so it doesn't sound like the issue will put his status for the start of the season in jeopardy.
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Izaiah Gathings - Gets chance with Chiefs Kansas City signed Gathings to a contract Sunday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Gathings also got a look from Kansas City last year but didn't advance beyond the practice squad and was cut this May. He was subsequently signed by the Steelers before being waived in June. In a move corresponding with Gathings' signing, fellow tight end Gerrit Prince (lower leg) was waived.
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Justin Reid - Begins camp on NFI list The Chiefs placed Reid (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact It's not yet clear what sort of issue Reid is dealing with, though those details may be shared following Sunday's practice. The veteran safety is eligible to be activated at any time during the preseason, at which point he'd be able to practice and play in exhibition contests.
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Chiefs set six-month deadline to decide future of Arrowhead Stadium
The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium, whether that means renovating...JULY 19
Chiefs' vets report to training camp, rookies already trying to make an impact
The Chiefs reported to training camp at Missouri Western State University on Friday, and the rookies are already trying to make an impact.JULY 19
Gerrit Prince - Wearing walking boot Prince (lower leg) is not practicing Friday and wearing a walking boot, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Impact Prince appears to be dealing with a lower leg injury ahead of training camp's start for veterans, but the Chiefs haven't opted to place him on a reserve list. That could indicate that he'll be ready to participate in at least a limited fashion when camp officially kicks off Sunday. Prince is heading into his age-27 season and has yet to make his NFL debut since going undrafted out of UAB in 2022.
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NFL roster rankings: Loaded 49ers lead top-10 teams for 2024
The 49ers fell short in the Super Bowl but are tops when it comes to NFL roster talent for 2024. Where did the Chiefs, Eagles and Cowboys la...JULY 18
Chiefs can’t waste time recalibrating with Patrick Mahomes’ new weapons
Patrick Mahomes might be fresh off yet another Super Bowl title but he's urgently trying to improve the Chiefs offense for 2024.JULY 18
Joe Thuney - Opens camp on active/PUP The Chiefs placed Thuney (pectoral) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.
Impact After getting injured during the Divisional Round of the playoffs last season, Thuney missed the AFC Championship and the Super Bowl for Kansas City. Coach Andy Reid has previously stated Thuney is expected to be ready in time for the Week 1 opener against Baltimore. He's eligible to be activated from the PUP list at any time this summer.
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