What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
All signs are still pointing toward the Chiefs and DT Chris Jones reaching a contract extension. We also chime in on the drama between WR Kadarius Toney and New York Giants fans.
That and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, July 12:
Latest in Chiefs news
Top Chiefs stories
- We take a look at the latest update on DT Chris Jones contract extension talks.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler shared his top-10 cornerback rankings, and although they received votes, Trent McDuffie and L’Jarius Sneed were left on the outside looking in.
- Speaking of McDuffie, we took a look at what we could expect from him in 2023.
- Here is a good breakdown of the NFL’s supplemental draft. No players were selected in the supplemental draft this year.
- Travis Kelce is scheduled to be a presenter at the 2023 ESPY Awards on Wednesday.
- There has been plenty of drama between WR Kadarius Toney and New York Giants fans this offseason, with another chapter unfolding on Tuesday.
- Las Vegas Raiders’ DE Maxx Crosby commented on his rivalry with QB Patrick Mahomes, which is featured on the “Quarterback” docuseries that is being released on Netflix Wednesday.
In case you missed it
- News broke that infamous Chiefs superfan “ChiefsAholic” was arrested over the weekend after a manhunt stemming from a string of bank robberies finally came to an end in California.
- Individuals from around the NFL sounded off on the talents of linebacker Nick Bolton, with universal praise for his accomplishments over his first two seasons in the league.
- Charles Goldman made six exceptionally bold predictions about Kansas City’s rookies ahead of the Chiefs’ 2023 training camp period.
- A recent interview revealed that Andy Reid helped convince Patrick Mahomes to participate in the highly anticipated “Quarterback” docuseries.
- Chris Jones is considered to be the second-best defensive lineman in the NFL according to some executives and coaches around the league.
- The Chiefs were in the top spot of Touchdown Wire’s pre-training camp power rankings that were released on Monday.
- Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are set to play in the 2023 American Century golf tournament as the offseason draws to a close this month.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
- RB Javonte Williams says he feels like he will be ready to go for Week 1 coming off his knee injury, but that decision will ultimately be made by the Broncos.
- Here is a funny clip of former Broncos and current Buffalo Bills OLB Von Miller rear-ending Patrick Mahomes with a golf cart.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers Wire took a crack at predicting RB Austin Ekler’s stats for the 2023 season.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- LB Divine Deablo was named a breakout candidate by The Athletic.
Around the NFL
- New Orleans Saints’ RB Alvin Kamara plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from an altercation at a Las Vegas nightclub. He could still face a fine or suspension from the NFL.
- Retired DE J.J. Watt revealed he almost signed with the Pittsburg Steelers in 2021 to play with his brother T.J. Watt.
- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is advocating for rookie QB Anthony Richardson to see the field as much as possible.
- Touchdown Wire named five teams who could make the playoffs in 2023 after suffering through long postseason droughts.
