What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
As if it wasn’t already obvious, Travis Kelce has been recognized as the best tight end in the NFL. A contract extension for defensive tackle Chris Jones could now be imminent, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains high on one of his wide receivers.
Check out those stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, July 14:
Latest in Chiefs news
Top Chiefs Stories
- A poll of NFL executives, coaches and players revealed what they think of TE Travis Kelce as he received 84% first-place votes.
- We took a look at how New York Jets’ DT Quinnen Williams new contract extension will pave the way for an extension for Chris Jones.
- The Chiefs won the ‘Best Team’ award at the 2023 ESPYs.
- Disgraced Chiefs fan ChiefsAholic was the punchline of some jokes during Pat McAfee’s opening monologue at the ESPYs.
- QB Patrick Mahomes stated that he has high expectations for WR Kadarius Toney heading into 2023.
In case you missed it
- Former Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was included on the ballot for potential induction to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2024.
- Charles Goldman explains why a DeAndre Hopkins signing could benefit rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice in 2023.
- Netflix docuseries ‘Quarterback’ finally released on Wednesday. The first episode gives viewers insight into the life of three NFL signal-callers.
- There are five Chiefs among the semifinalists for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
- Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes won “Best NFL Player” and “Best Male Athlete” at the 2023 ESPYs Awards.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
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Former Broncos players/coaches Randy Gradishar, Dan Reeves, Mike Shanahan and Alex Gibbs are semifinalists for the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers Wire took a stab at predicting the Chargers starting offense before the team heads to training camp.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report suggested that the Raiders could trade star RB Josh Jacobs.
Around the NFL
- The NFL Wires editors ranked the most dominant players in the NFL from Nos. 50-26.
- As mentioned above, the Jets and DT Quinnen Williams agreed to a four-year, $96 million contract extension.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will bring back their legendary creamsicle jerseys when they face the Detroit Lions in October.
- Lions GM Brad Holmes believes that rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs can be similar to Christian McCaffrey or Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.
