Kansas Metropolis Chiefs coaching camp has arrived.
Whereas the staff forges forward and coaching camp practices start in earnest, it felt like time to establish some Chiefs who could be trending in a single path or one other. It’s honest to say that this Chiefs roster ought to be higher than the final, but in addition has extra questions that want answered. The main focus will likely be on the youth— the staff appears to be relying on enchancment in-house and a lift from the rookie class.
Primarily based on what we’ve heard to date, listed below are some potential tendencies to observe if you get to St. Joe. In the event you can’t make it (and even for those who can), remember to look ahead to updates from new AP “Chief,” Ron Kopp, Jr.
ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI – JULY 25: Peter Woods #99 walks towards the apply discipline throughout Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Coaching Camp at Missouri Western State College on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photograph by Jamie Squire/Getty Photographs) Getty Photographs
Defensive Lineman Peter Woods: Our personal Brandon Kiley wrote concerning the Chiefs’ plan to construct a deeper, extra productive defensive position. It’s a formulation we’ve been speaking about, and offseason experiences appear to point they’re heading in the right direction. The technique requires versatile younger linemen with the power to play all three downs, and sufficient depth that they don’t all need to.
Up to now, Peter Woods is drawing rave opinions from the teaching workers for his soccer IQ and a bit little bit of bend. Given the relative weak spot on the sting, Woods could have the chance to play in and out, within the mildew of Chris Jones. The second first-round decide this 12 months is off to an amazing begin, reporting to camp at a snug weight — heavier than final season at Clemson.
First, Josh Simmons exhibits up all offseason wanting lean and imply. Then, the Chiefs felt comfy sufficient to commerce Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons — possible due to the event of Esa Pole, Kahlil Benson and possibly Chu Godrick too?
Take note of the actions of the entrance workplace this offseason, not their phrases. The one actual investments within the offense had been to the teaching workers and run sport. The staff is leaning into the massive uglies this 12 months. There are solely two actual inquiries to reply in camp. 1. Who’s the starter at proper sort out? 2. Is there lastly sufficient depth to make it by means of a full season?
The opposite rookies— Cyrus Allen, Xavier Nwankpa, Jadon Canaday: Coaching camp begins with quarterbacks and rookies, and there have been a couple of guys who appeared to get a head begin on the camp competitors. Allen could be competing for the No. 4 broad receiver job— however he’s already constructing chemistry with Mahomes and exhibiting the sorts of expertise that translate. Nwampka and Canaday have alternatives to impress on particular groups and in a younger defensive again room with unsure depth.
Working again Kenneth Walker III: There may be now one other Tremendous Bowl MVP on the Chiefs roster, and he ought to be a large a part of the offense this season. Walker appears to be beginning off on foot, with the respect of Mahomes and the teaching workers. We’ve lengthy questioned what it might be wish to see Mahomes play with an amazing working sport; is that this the 12 months?
Given the funding in Walker, and the dearth of funding elsewhere on the offense— it had higher be. Rely me in for a 1,500 yd, 10-touchdown season for Kansas Metropolis’s new bellcow.
ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI – JULY 25: Cornerback Mansoor Delane #5 walks towards the apply discipline throughout Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Coaching Camp at Missouri Western State College on July 25, 2026 in St Joseph, Missouri. (Photograph by Jamie Squire/Getty Photographs) Getty Photographs
Cornerback Mansoor Delane, Tight finish John Michael Gyllenborg and Defensive sort out Omarr Norman-Lott: The Chiefs’ high 2026 draft decide and the primary two gamers on the Bodily Unable to Carry out (PUP) checklist; there’s some important expertise right here ready to get wholesome.
Delane and Norman-Lott are every critically essential to Spagnolo’s defensive reboot. Every will likely be given each alternative to ease into the preseason. But when both is predicted to overlook important time when the video games begin counting, a roster transfer and a veteran alternative could possibly be essential.
As for Gyllenborg, he’s a hometown child with an actual shot at making the roster in a skinny place group, however his knee damage may value him his rookie season. Coaching camp is the time to get wholesome and to study the playbook, so let’s hope that these guys can nonetheless do this.
Defensive finish Felix Anudike-Uzomah: If it’s ever going to occur, it must be this preseason. He’s nonetheless younger sufficient to show his profession round, however a breakout season feels not possible. Let’s hope for some pleasure for FAU in St. Joe.
Large receivers Nikko Remigio and Jalen Royals: Sure, the broad receiver room ought to be broad open. There are questions concerning the well being and decision-making of Rashee Rice. There are some (not me) who doubt Xavier Worthy will stay as much as his potential. There are additionally 13 guys competing for the roles after Rice, Worthy and Tyquan Thornton.
Amongst these are Remigio, a earlier camp “darling” who grew to become a productive return man, and Royals, who was as soon as a promising draft decide, however by no means discovered a job in 2025. This 12 months’s coaching camp broad receiver battle is prone to be all about a few rookies from Cincinnati that had been constructed for St. Joe. Can Remigio or Royals create some buzz? Or will they fade into the corridor of “what may have been had they been given extra probabilities?“
SUNRISE, FL – MAY 28: Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (4) runs defensive drills throughout the Miami Dolphins OTA on Wednesday, Might 29, 2025 at Baptist Well being Coaching Complicated on Wednesday, Might 28, 2025 in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photograph by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs) Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs
Cornerback Kader Kohou: After lacking all the 2025 NFL season, many have forgotten about Kader Kohou. Previous to the damage, he was a powerful slot nook with physicality, the power to blitz, and a nostril for the soccer. He’ll have actual competitors for the job with the Chiefs from Chris Roland-Wallace and the aforementioned Canaday. However we shouldn’t be shocked if Kohou slides in because the starter and doesn’t give the job again anytime quickly.
