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We received an update regarding star defensive lineman Chris Jones’ holdout, along with a cryptic message from Jones on social media. We also got some video clips from training camp and heard from multiple players who spoke to reporters after practice.
Check out those stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, August 4:
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- ESPN reporter Dianna Russini gave some insight on the contract situation between the Chiefs and Chris Jones, citing that she believes the two will come to an agreement in the near future.
- Jones posted a cryptic message on his Instagram page on Thursday, which could or could not be related to his contract negotiations.
- To little surprise, Fox Sports ranked Patrick Mahomes as their No.1 quarterback in the NFL.
- Watch this clip from training camp of Mahomes hooking up with receiver Richie James.
- Mahomes had high praise for rookie running back Deneric Prince, who is having a strong camp thus far.
- Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Matt Nagy commented on Mahomes’ growth and maturity since he last coached in Kansas City in 2017.
- Nagy also commented on the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps, saying he likes the competition that is brewing amongst them.
- Tight end Noah Gray talked to reporters on Thursday about how much he’s learned from Travis Kelce, calling him the greatest tight end of all time.
- Check out which Chiefs players’ stocks are up and whose are down at this point in training camp.
- Watch this clip of second-year receiver Justyn Ross making an impressive catch during practice on Thursday.
- Here is another second-year receiver, Ty Fryfogle, making an impressive grab from backup quarterback Shane Buechele.
- Veteran defensive tackle Derick Nnadi spoke to the media on Wednesday and had a lot to say about rookies Keondre Coburn and Felix Anudike-Uzomah.
- Up next in our 2023 schedule preview is the Miami Dolphins, who the Chiefs will face in Germany in Week 9.
In case you missed it
- Chiefs Wire’s John Dillon took a look at eight Chiefs players who have something to prove during week two of training camp.
- A new episode of “The Franchise” aired on Wednesday. It can be viewed on the Chiefs’ official website.
- Chiefs’ safety Justin Reid is bullish on Kansas City’s defensive potential ahead of the 2023 season.
- Kansas City remembered founder Lamar Hunt on what would have been his 91st birthday on Wednesday.
- Rashee Rice explained Mahomes’ expectations for the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps in 2023.
- Mahomes remains hopeful that a deal between Chris Jones and the Chiefs will occur in the coming weeks, and that the star defensive tackle will report to training camp soon.
- Throughout training camp wideout Justyn Ross has displayed the potential to establish himself as a major component in the Chiefs’ offense.
- Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Ross’s progression after he spent his rookie season on the injured reserve list.
- Mahomes addressed Kansas City’s competitiveness while sharing thoughts on Travis Kelce’s punch during practice last week.
- Andy Reid provided an injury update after Wednesday’s practice.
- Footage from training camp showed wide receiver Skyy Moore taking an end-around run in practice on Wednesday.
- Chiefs Wire’s Logan Lazarczyk made his prediction on the NFC South in 2023, while explaining why none of the teams pose a threat to the Chiefs in a potential Super Bowl LVIII matchup.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
- The Broncos signed linebacker Austin Ajiake on Thursday after losing linebacker Jonas Griffith to an ACL tear.
- Quarterback Russell Wilson appears to be in much better shape than he was last year.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers Wire named eight standout players from the first week of Chargers training camp.
- Chargers Wire also named some players who are on the roster bubble for Los Angeles.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- Second-year offensive tackle Thayer Munford appears to have the inside track on the starting right tackle job.
- After mostly playing on the boundary last season, Nate Hobbs has moved back to slot cornerback for the Raiders, where he thrived two years ago.
Around the NFL
- An MRI revealed that Baltimore Ravens’ cornerback Rock Ya Sin did not suffer a tear in his knee.
- The San Fransisco 49ers have signed cornerback Anthony Averett to a one-year deal.
- After being ejected from practice twice for fighting, the Tennessee Titans have released offensive lineman Jamarco Jones.
- Touchdown Wire named three teams who are being slept-on entering the 2023 season.
