What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Having dealt with the Chris Jones holdout and multiple key injuries, Kansas City has, unfortunately, gotten used to overcoming obstacles over the last few months. Now it has a new one to deal with, as All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce may not be available to play in the NFL’s season opener on Thursday.
Check out that story and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, September 6:
Travis Kelce suffers knee injury during practice
Kelce hyperextended his knee during practice on Tuesday. His availability for Thursday night’s opener is uncertain, but the good news is that it doesn’t appear it will be a long-term injury.
The K.C. defense has much respect for the Lions' passing game
Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke to the media about how he plans to attack the potent Detroit passing game.
Chiefs striving to improve their punt return game
Our Wesley Roesch continues his special teams preview series with the punt return unit.
Punt coverage remains a stength for Chiefs' special teams
Roesch also detailed Kansas City’s punt coverage subunit.
Richie James' versatility paying dividends
Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy had plenty of good things to say about the newest Chiefs’ wide receiver.
A new Chiefs shoe is available for purchase
Chiefs Nike Air Pegasus (Fanatics)
Nike has released a brand-new Air Pegasus 40 running shoe for each NFL team.
Every NFL team has a fatal flaw
The NFL Wire editors examined all 32 NFL team’s biggest weaknesses for the 2023 season.
Willie Gay Jr. brings the energy
Watch this entertaining clip of Gay being mic’d up during training camp.
Around the AFC West
- The Broncos have finalized their practice squad, which includes a former Chief.
- The Raiders have restructured the contract of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
- Chargers safety Derwin James talked about the importance of improving the run defense from a year ago.
Around the NFL
- Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow appears to be on track to play in Week 1 following his calf injury that he suffered during training camp.
- Speaking of Burrow, he and the Bengals are expected to come to an agreement on a new contract extension in the next few days.
- Although he’s still officially listed as day-to-day, Rams’ wide receiver Cooper Kupp isn’t expected to play in Week 1.
- Rams’ legendary safety Eddie Meador passed away at the age of 86 on Monday.
