The Kansas City Chiefs offense has made headlines all week with impressive videos of their training camp practices coming out on a daily basis. They ran an incredible double-pass during Wednesday’s session that may portend more use of Andy Reid’s signature gadget plays in their 2023 campaign.
However, their loss of receiver John Ross to an unexpected retirement will leave them with one less speed merchant to utilize with these unique looks when they take the field for September’s regular season kickoff.
Read stories about Ross, the Chiefs’ offense, and more in today’s edition of Chiefs check-in for the morning of Thursday, July 27th:
Latest in Chiefs news
Top Chiefs news
- John Ross unexpectedly retired on Wednesday, opening a spot on Kansas City’s roster that could be filled by one of the NFL’s high-profile free agents.
- The Chiefs worked on a tricky double pass play during Wednesday’s practice session that saw the ball go from Patrick Mahomes to Richie James to Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
- John Dillon examined whether Kansas City’s fans should worry about Chris Jones’ ongoing holdout from training camp in St. Joseph.
- George Karlaftis told reporters that Chiefs legend Tamba Hali was a “mentor” for him during his offseason training.
- Rookie sensation Deneric Prince got reps with Kansas City’s first-team offense during Wednesday’s practice, though it is unclear where he will land on the Chiefs’ preseason depth chart.
In case you missed it
- Wesley Roesch broke down Kansas City’s options at the kick returner spot as the Chiefs prepare to don pads for the first time at training camp on Friday.
- Rookie receiver Rashee Rice made an incredible catch at Kansas City’s Tuesday workouts and is proving to be a reliable target for Patrick Mahomes in practice.
- Andy Reid gave reporters an in-depth update on the status of Kadarius Toney, who was injured earlier in the week.
- Drue Tranquill earned praise for his rapid acclimation to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s system at training camp.
Around the AFC West
Top Broncos news
- Head coach Sean Payton is less than thrilled with the NFL’s enforcement of the league’s gambling policy after one notable Bronco was suspended earlier this week.
Top Raiders news
- Cornerback Nate Hobbs missed Las Vegas’ first training camp practice after taking a softball to the noggin.
Top Chargers news
- Chargers Wire broke down the sights and sounds of Los Angeles’ first training camp practice on Wednesday.
Around the NFL
- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder was named a sleeper pick for the 2023 season by Pro Football Focus.
- Bills fans gave NFL icon Damar Hamlin a warm welcome when he hit the field for Buffalo’s training camp practice on Wednesday.
- The Cincinnati Bengals revealed upgrades to their stadium ahead of the 2023 season.
- The Houston Texans officially signed second-overall pick C.J. Stroud to his rookie contract on Wednesday as their training camp got underway.
- Vikings Wire predicted Minnesota’s 10 most difficult cuts ahead of the team’s three preseason games in August.
