Rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice and veteran defensive lineman Danny Shelton spoke to the media about various topics on Monday. Both have been preseason standouts and will look to make an impact for the Chiefs this season. Kansas City will wrap up the preseason this Saturday and is having to beat the grueling Midwest heat to get there.
Check out all the top Chiefs stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs check-in for the morning of Wednesday, August 23:
Rashee Rice appreciates Andy Reid putting him in position to succeed
Following a big preseason performance on Saturday, Rice credited Reid for putting him in positions to succeed.
Rice begging to draw comparisons to other receivers
Rice compared himself to DeAndre Hopkins, while others have compared him to former Chief Sammy Watkins.
Danny Shelton encouraged by defensive line competition
Shelton appreciates the high level of competition from his fellow defensive linemen in the absence of Chris Jones.
Shelton cut weight ahead of training camp
Shelton said he feels great after cutting about 12 pounds as he looks to carve out a bigger role for K.C. in 2023.
Felix Anudike-Uzomah is still developing
Although he has impressed during preseason, Anudike-Uzomah admitted he still has a long way to go in his development as an NFL player.
Chiefs are grinding through the summer heat
Andy Reid said that practicing in hot temperatures will prepare the team for playing in the heat in Saturday’s preseason game against the Cleveland Browns and in early September regular season games.
Our AFC divisional previews continue with the AFC North
See how our Logan Lazarczyk envisions the AFC North shaking out in 2023.
Steve Spagnuolo still figuring out defense's identity without Chris Jones
Spagnuolo talked about having to figure out the best way to utilize the defense line without star pass rusher Chris Jones, and how he’ll ease Jones back in should he report back to the team soon.
Around the AFC West
- After placing tight end Jalen Virgil on injured reserve, the Broncos have signed former XFL wide receiver Josh Hammond.
- Paul Gutierez of ESPN suggested that Raiders’ defensive coordinator Patrick Graham could be on the hot seat in 2023.
- The Chargers have signed veteran linebacker Tae Crowder.
Around the NFL
- The Indianapolis Colts have given star running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade.
- Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is out 3-4 weeks with a wrist injury.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has named Baker Mayfield as the team’s starting quarterback.
- The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran kicker Michael Badgley.
