Chiefs Check-in: Kansas City set to face Browns without Chris Jones

The Chiefs will wrap up the 2023 preseason on Saturday and will once again be without Chris Jones as he remains in limbo with his contract status. Rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice will look to put an exclamation point on an impressive preseason, and Shane Buechele will battle it out against Blaine Gabbert for the backup quarterback job.

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Check out all the top Chiefs stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs check-in for the morning of Friday, August 25:

Patrik Mahomes comments on Chris Jones' holdout

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Mahomes didn’t expect Jones’ holdout to last this long, but he supports Jones and respects his decision.

Mahomes is rooting for everybody to make the team

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Mahomes talks about the hardships of players being cut after preseason.

Mahomes holds another dominate statistic

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Mahomes has topped the NFL in passing yards since 2020.

Rashee Rice is making a strong impression in preseason

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half during a preseason game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Aug. 19, 2023.

According to Pro Football Focus, Rice leads all pass catchers in yards after catch so far this preseason.

Shane Buechele has shown growth in his third year

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Andy Reid talked about Buechele’s rising comfort level as he battles for the No. 2 quarterback job against Blaine Gabbert.

Around the AFC West

• The Miami Dolphins called the Raiders about possibly acquiring Josh Jacobs; however, Las Vegas remains adamant about not wanting trading the star running back.
• Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy suffered a hamstring injury during practice on Thursday and is set to miss several weeks.
• New Chargers’ offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is pleased with how the running game has come together thus far.

Around the NFL

• San Fransisco 49ers general manager John Lynch shot down rumors of wanting to trade second-year quarterback Trey Lance.
• The Arizona Cardinals made three trades on Thursday. First, they traded linebacker Isaiah Simmons to the New York Giants for a seventh-round pick. Later, Arizona traded offensive tackle Josh Jones and a 2024 seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Finally, the Cardinals traded a fifth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for quarterback Joshua Dobbs and a seventh-round pick.
• Cornerback Prince Amukamara signed a one-day contract with the New York Giants and retired after an 11-year NFL career.
• The Seattle Seahawks activated star safety Jamal Adams from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday.