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Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie continued his strong training camp, denying Patrick Mahomes a pass completion in practice, and Skyy Moore explained his comfortability with the Chiefs’ offensive scheme.
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Those stories and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Thursday, August 10:
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- McDuffie continued his strong training camp performance, with video showing the second-year cornerback breaking up a pass thrown by Mahomes.
- Skyy Moore’s comfortability and familiarity with Kansas City’s offense has shown in training camp, and the 22-year-old wideout is more confident in his role with the offense under Andy Reid.
- Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo looking for safety Bryan Cook to become a leader on the Chiefs’ defense.
- Chiefs guard Trey Smith heaps praise on rookie DT Keondre Coburn for his improvement throughout the offseason.
- Check out the top quotes from the Chiefs’ August 9th press conference after training camp practice.
In case you missed it
- Spagnuolo explained the importance of tackling in the preseason opener against the Saints on Sunday.
- Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton is prioritizing stopping the run in Kansas City’s preseason opener.
- McDuffie highlighted the emphasis on red zone coverage, as the Chiefs’ defense is looking to improve from last season.
- Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton provided top quotes from Kansas City’s August 8th press conference.
- Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco explained his frustration with not being able to fully participate in training camp activities. Chiefs’ coaching staff has Pacheco wearing a non-contact jersey, as he is coming off offseason surgeries to his shoulder and hand.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
- Broncos cornerback K’Waun Williams has been a standout player in Denver’s training camp.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen speaks out about role in offense under former offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, saying: “I was stuck at the slot the whole time.”
Las Vegas Raiders news
- ESPN’s Dan Graziano predicts the Raiders will move on from Jimmy Garoppolo after 2023, as Las Vegas could be candidates to have a top pick in the 2024 draft. Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are both expected to be the top two picks in the upcoming draft.
Around the NFL
- Cardinals running back Marlon Mack suffered a torn Achilles in practice on Wednesday, ending his 2023 season.
- Packers quarterback Jordan Love expects to play a few series in Green Bay’s preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Niners Wire shared their takeaways from the 49ers’ unofficial depth chart, including Trey Lance and Sam Darnold both being listed as backups behind Brock Purdy.
- Colts Wire gives eight takeaways from Indianapolis’ first unofficial depth chart. Anthony Richardson and Gardner Minshew are both listed as their starting signal;-callers.
- Browns sign former Broncos and Seahawks defensive tackle Shelby Harris to a one-year contract worth up to $5.25 million.
