The second day of the Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamp is over, as the new players become accustomed to the NFL lifestyle. The front office targeted the front five specifically, selecting three linemen in the 2024 NFL draft.. Kingsley Suamataia was the first blocker picked by the Chiefs and seems to have the most direct path to a starting spot of any player in Kansas City’s newest draft class. On Sunday, he spoke with reporters after practice at rookie minicamp wrapped up, and shared his thoughts on getting to play alongside Patrick Mahomes. “Patrick [Mahomes] was probably the second guy tha ..read more

During the NFL draft, an under-the-radar need for the Kansas City Chiefs was the tight end position. Travis Kelce is still set to be a key cog in Andy Reid’s offense next season but will turn 35 years old in October. Jared Wiley, a former TCU tight end who was one of the Chiefs’ fourth-round picks in the 2024 NFL draft, could help take some of the pressure off Kelce and may be a future starter for Kansas City if he can translate his raw talent into productivity. While addressing the media on Saturday Wiley told reporters about what he hopes to accomplish as a rookie. “As far as the coaches, [I ..read more

The Kansas City Chiefs were one of six NFL teams that held rookie minicamps this weekend, and the team’s first-round selection, Xavier Worthy, stole the show both on the field and in press conferences with the media. Worthy spoke to reporters after his first practice in a Chiefs uniform on Saturday, explaining his thoughts about Kansas City’s playbook, and how he will fit in Andy Reid’s offense. “It’s been fun, learning the new offense and seeing how they run stuff, and just getting the flow of things,” Worthy said. “It reminds me a lot of Sark’s [Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian] playbook, a ..read more

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The Kansas City Chiefs selected offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft because of his versatility and desire to excel in any role. The NFL draft process wasn’t easy or predictable for the Penn State product, and there was significant uncertainty regarding his fate. Nourzad shared his experience with reporters on Saturday at rookie minicamp, making it clear that he was eager to get on the field. “It’s pretty surreal,” Nourzad explained. “You try to prepare yourself as best as possible during the process, but you really have no idea where you’re going to go. On ..read more

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The selection of TCU’s Jared Wiley was more insurance for the Kansas City Chiefs at tight end. A solid player throughout his college career, Wiley brings another dynamic to the offense with his ability to adapt to any situation. The start of rookie minicamp on Saturday allowed Chiefs players to address the media for the first time when workouts concluded. Wiley described his adjustment to the NFL system and early work with the coaching staff. “I got to talk to some of the coaches a little bit yesterday about it,” Wiley explained. “As far as my study habits and stuff go, [I] just draw whatever ..read more

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is known for making public appearances at high-profile events and was most recently in the spotlight at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The All-Pro pass catcher was seen sporting a sharp white suit for the highly anticipated occasion, mingling with horse racing fans at the sport’s most prestigious event of the year. While Taylor Swift wasn’t seen with him in Louisville, Kelce’s outfit had fans on social media buzzing and seemed to blend in well with the immaculately dressed racegoers at Churchill Downs. He seemed to be having the time of his life, tak ..read more

The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the first time since Super Bowl LVIII on Saturday when the team’s rookie minicamp got underway at 1 Arrowhead Drive. While stars like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Trent McDuffie weren’t in attendance for the weekend practice, the Chiefs’ draft picks and undrafted free agent signings were seen running through drills, making their first impressions on Andy Reid’s coaching staff. Offseason workouts are a crucial time for young players, especially first and second-year prospects. As their first taste of life in the NFL, the spring practices serve as ..read more

Music fans around the country, including Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, have been captivated by the ongoing beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The dispute, which has mostly been played out in rhyme, took another turn on Saturday night when Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, released his latest song “Not Like Us” via his YouTube channel. Smith has been following the beef since it started last week and has been posting updates about his feelings on the artists’ work throughout the verbal scrap. His reaction to the poetic spat reached a fever pitch last night a ..read more