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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared his thoughts on training camp, and how Kansas City’s young receivers are performing. Chris Jones is still absent from training camp, but there is still hope that a deal on an extension will materialize before the regular season. Rookie wideout Rashee Rice is also getting a better understanding of Mahomes’ expectations for receiving corps.
Check out those stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Thursday, August 3:
Latest in Chiefs news
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Top Chiefs stories
- Chiefs Wire’s John Dillon took a look at eight Chiefs players who have something to prove during week two of training camp.
- A new episode of “The Franchise” aired on Wednesday. It can be viewed on the Chiefs’ official website.
- Chiefs’ safety Justin Reid is bullish on Kansas City’s defensive potential ahead of the 2023 season.
- Kansas City remembered founder Lamar Hunt on what would have been his 91st birthday on Wednesday.
- Rashee Rice explained Mahomes’ expectations for the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps in 2023.
- Mahomes remains hopeful that a deal between Chris Jones and the Chiefs will occur in the coming weeks, and that the star defensive tackle will report to training camp soon.
- Throughout training camp wideout Justyn Ross has displayed the potential to establish himself as a major component in the Chiefs’ offense.
- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Ross’s progression after he spent his rookie season on the injured reserve list.
- Mahomes addressed Kansas City’s competitiveness while sharing thoughts on Travis Kelce’s punch during practice last week.
- Andy Reid provided an injury update after Wednesday’s practice.
- Footage from training camp showed wide receiver Skyy Moore taking an end-around run in practice on Wednesday.
- Chiefs Wire’s Logan Lazarczyk made his prediction on the NFC South in 2023, while explaining why none of the teams pose a threat to the Chiefs in a potential Super Bowl LVIII matchup.
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- The Washington Commanders signed former Chiefs running back Derrick Gore on Monday.
- Skyy Moore was mic’d up at Kansas City’s Monday practice session and seemed to have a great time with his Chiefs teammates during the team’s workouts.
- Heisman winner Caleb Williams shrugged off comparisons to Patrick Mahomes in a recent podcast interview.
- John Dillon took a look at five Chiefs players who he wants to see more from in Week 2 of Kansas City’s training camp.
Around the AFC West
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Denver Broncos news
- Broncos Wire provided updates shortly after day five of Denver’s training camp concluded.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is ready to roll after the season-ending injury he suffered last season.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- Raiders running back Zamir White took most of the carries with Las Vegas’ first-team offense while Josh Jacobs continues his holdout from training camp.
Around the NFL
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- Bills safety Damar Hamlin recorded a pick-six at a training camp practice session.
- Bears guard Teven Jenkins left practice on Wednesday with a potentially serious injury.
- Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a calf strain in practice last week. However, good news regarding the injury was reported on Wednesday, which should bode well for Cincinnati’s 2023 campaign.
- Titans Wire provided a list of standouts in training camp. Quarterback Will Levis is among the list of players who have raised their level of play during practice.
- Rams Wire provided footage of a play where star wide receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a hamstring injury in practice on Tuesday.