The Kansas City Chiefs have wrapped up their 2023 training camp and are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. Coach Andy Reid told the media on Thursday that most starters will play the entire first half. Multiple Chiefs assistant coaches also spoke to the media, and we have a few final video clips from camp.
Check out all the top Chiefs stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs check-in for the morning of Friday, August 18:
Patrick Mahomes happy with team's competitiveness during training camp
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes reflects on the Chiefs’ 2023 training camp performance.
Defensive line coach Joe Cullen impressed with rookie Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Cullen spoke to the media Wednesday about rookie defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah’s progression throughout training camp.
Mahomes wants to utilize the QB sneak more often
Despite Andy Reid being against it, Mahomes hopes to run a quarterback sneak in the future.
Special teams coordinator Dave Toub thinks return specialist played hard vs. Saints
Toub evaluated the kick and punt returners following preseason Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints.
Andy Reid balances preparation and injury risks during preseason
Reid acknowledged the risks of key players possibly getting injured during preseason but still believes in playing them.
Justyn Ross is healthy
Watch this clip of wide receiver Justyn Ross looking sharp after a brief injury scare.
The Mahomes-Kelce connection remains lethal
Watch this clip of Mahomes hitting Kelce for a completion during one-on-one drills in Wednesday’s practice.
Assistant General Manager Mike Borgonzi, multiple coaches speak after Wednesday's practice
Here are the top quotes from the Chiefs’ August 16 post-practice press conference.
Around the AFC West
- Broncos Wire named five areas of improvement that the Broncos need to make in their second preseason game.
- Raiders’ first-round pick defensive end Tyree Wilson hit the practice field for the first time on Wednesday.
- The Chargers have signed cornerback Matt Hankins and waived cornerback Kemon Hall in a corresponding move.
Around the NFL
- Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was found not guilty on charges of aggravated menacing.
- The Baltimore Ravens have signed cornerback Ronald Darby to a one-year contract worth up to $3.2 million.
- Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin is out for the season after tearing his ACL during practice on Wednesday.
- Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick will miss the rest of the preseason after having thumb surgery.
