What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the ‘Best NFL Player’ at the 2023 ESPYs Awards on Wednesday night. The accolade came on the same day that the highly anticipated docuseries ‘Quarterback’, which features Mahomes extensively, premiered on Netflix.
These events mark one of the busiest days for Mahomes in recent months, but for the reigning MVP, they constitute just another day at the office. Check out those stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Thursday, July 13:
Latest in Chiefs news
Top Chiefs Stories
- 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.
In case you missed it
- New York Giants fans’ obsession with wide receiver Kadarius Toney reached a fever pitch on Tuesday, culminating in some serious social media drama.
- Two Chiefs cornerbacks were runners-up on ESPN’s top-10 rankings for the position heading into the 2023 season.
- Charles Goldman filled fans in on the latest developments in Kansas City’s negotiations with defensive lineman Chris Jones on a potential contract extension.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
- Touchdown Wire recently released rankings of all 32 starting quarterbacks, and Russell Wilson found himself ranked as the eighth-worst player at the position in the NFL.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers Wire broke down cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.’s trajectory for the 2023 season.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- New information has been released surrounding the emails that leaked regarding former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden’s racial and offensive language in league discussions.
Around the NFL
- The New York Jets will officially be the team featured on “Hard Knocks” for the upcoming season.
- The Tennessee Titans are now the betting favorites to land wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, despite rumblings of interest from other teams.
- According to reports, the Buffalo Bills also want to sign Hopkins, but only if they can get him to sign on favorable terms.
