What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Chris Jones makes his long-awaited return to team facilities and speaks to the media on Wednesday. Patrick Mahomes wants to be on the same page more often with his pass-catching option. Those stories and more on this edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Thursday, September 14:
Chris Jones shares update on relationship with Chiefs' front office
After agreeing to a one-year deal with the Chiefs, Chris Jones told the media that everything is good between him and the front office. Jones explained how there was no personal animosity during contract negotiations.
Patrick Mahomes aims to be on the same page more often with receivers
Patrick Mahomes is prioritizing being synchronized with the receivers moving forward after a disappointing performance in week one.
Patrick Mahomes gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury
Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers were scheduled to face each other in week four at MetLife Stadium. Unfortunately, Rodgers suffered a ruptured Achilles on Monday night against the Bills. Mahomes shared with the media his thoughts on the situation, and how disappointing the injury is from the league’s perspective. Mahomes and Rodgers have never faced each other, as injuries and ailments have prevented the two signal callers from playing on the same field.
Andy Reid has the Chiefs practice short-yardage situations
Head Coach Andy Reid has recognized Chiefs’ short-yardage struggles: ‘We’ve been practicing it.’
Chiefs celebrated 30 years of play-by-play announcer Mitch Holtus
The Kansas City Chiefs have recognized Mitch Holthus’ 30 years of being the announcer for the team. The team posted a montage of Holthus calling touchdown plays for the Chiefs over the years.
Around the AFC West
- Las Vegas Raiders WRs Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers both missed practice on Wednesday. Las Vegas plays against the Bills in week two.
- The Los Angeles Chargers signed RB Jaret Patterson to the practice squad. Austin Ekeler did miss practice on Wednesday with an ankle issue.
- Denver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was limited in practice on Wednesday.
Around the NFL
- The Bears are not ruling out WR Chase Claypool being a healthy scratch for week two against the Buccaneers.
- The Seahawks placed RT Abe Lucas on the Injured Reserve, keeping him on the sidelines for at least four weeks.
- Aaron Rodgers made his first public comments after suffering a ruptured Achilles on Monday night. The 39-year-old quarterback posted on Instagram that he is ‘completely heartbroken’.
- The Bengals released OT La’el Collins, as the former Cowboys’ offensive lineman was on the PUP list.
- Packers WR Christian Watson and Aaron Jones both missed practice on Wednesday. Both players are dealing with hamstring injuries. Watson was held out of week one with a hamstring issue and Jones injured his hamstring during week one against the Bears.
