What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes stirred up some talk on Twitter about an NHL team that could be on the move next year. Talks of a contract extension for defensive tackle Chris Jones is also making waves, and two more Chiefs land on a Pro Football Focus list.
Let’s look at the most recent and relevant Chiefs stories for the morning of May 19.
Latest in Chiefs news
Top Chiefs news
- Patrick Mahomes took to Twitter and lobbied for the Arizona Coyotes to relocate to Kansas City. A vote to fund a new arena for the team failed, giving the Coyotes options following the 2023-24 season.
- Chiefs Wire editor Charles Goldman took a stab at what a contract extension for Chris Jones could look like. Jones is looking to be at least the second-highest paid defensive tackle in the league next to Aaron Donald, who is making over $31M per year on average.
- Goldman also listed five veteran Chiefs who could possibly lose their jobs to rookies.
- The Chiefs have officially finalized their 2023 preseason schedule.
- Two Chiefs players made Pro Football Focus’ top 30 NFL players under 30 list. Tight end Travis Kelce came in at No. 3 and guard Joe Thuney landed at No. 22.
- The NFL’s Twitter account made a video of Patrick Mahomes’ best plays from all 20 games of 2022.
In case you missed it
- The Chiefs will face an uphill battle in the second half of their 2023 schedule.
- For the second consecutive year, Creed Humphrey has made Pro Football Focus’ top 25 NFL players under 25 list, coming in at No. 6.
- The date and time for the Chiefs-Arizona Cardinals preseason game has been revealed.
- While speaking to the media following rookie minicamp, Andy Reid said he was impressed with undrafted free agent running back Deneric Prince.
- The Chiefs have selected defensive back coach Dave Merritt to represent the club at the NFL’s coaching accelerator program when the spring league meetings begin in Minneapolis next week.
- Quarterback Patrick Mahomes came in at No. 24 on Forbes’ World’s Highest-Paid Athletes list.
- A video emerged on Wednesday of tight end Travis Kelce and New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge playing catch, which included Judge making a nice one-handed grab from Kelce.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
- Outside linebacker Randy Gregory is recovering well from a knee injury that cost him 11 games last season.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- Raiders Wire took a shot at what the Raiders’ depth chart could look like with offseason training activities to begin soon.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani predicted a Week 1 Chargers loss to the Miami Dolphins despite L.A. opening as favorites.
- The Chargers have finalized their 2023 preseason schedule.
Around the NFL
- NFL owners will not vote on the Washington Commanders sale at next week’s owners meeting.
- The New York Giants signed first-round pick cornerback Deonte Banks to a four-year, $13.579 million fully guaranteed contract.
