What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
Patrick Mahomes shares his perspective on his restructured contract and DT Chris Jones graded out as one of the top defensive players in week two.
Those stories and more on this edition of Chiefs check-in for the morning of Thursday, September 21:
Patrick Mahomes comments on newly restructured contract
Patrick Mahomes met with the media for the first time since agreeing to a revised four-year, $210 million contract with the team. According to reports, the Chiefs and Mahomes will restructure the contract after the 2026 season.
Chris Jones graded out as one of the best defensive players in week two
According to PFF, Chris Jones was one of the three best defensive players in week two. Jones, Micah Parsons, and Nick Bosa were listed as the top three defensive players last week.
Former Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles named Hall of Fame nominee
In his first year of eligibility, Jamaal Charles has been named as a nominee for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Charles is among 173 former players nominated.
One key statistic shows the Chiefs are in the beginning of a potential winning streak
Chiefs Wire’s John Dillon points out a key reason the Chiefs may be looking at a prolonged success this season is because of their upcoming schedule. Specifically, the next six weeks are favorable matchups for Kansas City.
NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down performance of Chiefs' secondary against Jacksonville
Brian Baldinger was impressed with the Chiefs’ secondary against the Jaguars in week two, as Kansas City’s defense held Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville out of the endzone.
Around the AFC West
- Las Vegas Raiders WRs Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers both practiced on Wednesday.
- Chargers Wire goes into detail about why Brandon Staley must fix the Chargers’ secondary.
- Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons did not practice on Wednesday.
Around the NFL
- Vikings trade for RB Cam Akers, swapping late-round picks in the 2026 draft with the Rams.
- Chicago Bears DC Alan Williams resigns as he is stepping away to ‘take care of health and family’.
- The Browns have re-signed Kareem Hunt to a one-year, $4 million contract after Nick Chubb’s season-ending knee injury.
- Brandon Aiyuk and Ambry Thomas are both questionable for Thursday’s game against the Giants. Aiyuk is considered a game-time decision.
- Giants RB Saquon Barkley and OT Andrew Thomas are among four players out for New York on Thursday.
