What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Kansas City’s wide receiver corps will have an opportunity to get on track this weekend against the Jaguars. Expect coach Andy Reid to show faith in them and put them in better positions to succeed. We also learned more about the details of defensive tackle Chris Jones’ new contract on Tuesday.
Here are the top stories on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, September 13:
Chris Jones' new deal features key incentives
Chiefs' wide receiver corps aiming for bounce-back performance
Andy Reid expects his receivers to continue to improve and perform at a high level.
Reid takes the heat for Kadarius Toney
Reid believes he did not put Toney in a position to have success last Thursday night against the Lions.
Matt Nagy fitting right back in as offensive coordinator
It’s no surprise Nagy’s transition back to offensive coordinator for the Chiefs was nice and smooth.
Jawaan Taylor toeing the line with the rules
Reid commented on Taylor’s controversial first step and the way he lines up on the line of scrimmage.
Around the AFC West
- Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich is expected to miss multiple weeks after injuring his hamstring.
- Raiders’ defensive end Tyree Wilson is among the lowest-graded of all first-round rookies for Week 1 per Pro Football Focus.
- Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is dealing with an ankle injury.
Around the NFL
- It was confirmed on Tuesday that Jets’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers did tear his Achilles, putting him out of action for the season.
- The Jets will send a second-round pick rather than a first-round pick to the Green Bay Packers due to Rodgers’ injury.
- Former Bills and Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams passed away at the age of 36.
- The Panthers signed former Chiefs’ cornerback Lamar Jackson to their practice squad.
- The Bengals released former starting right tackle La’el Collins.
