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Justin Reid: Chiefs are planning on me kicking off, which could extend my career | Pro Football Talk

Reid hopes his ability to kick off helps him stay in the NFL a little longer.

“We might have added some time to my career. You might’ve extended my show a couple years,” Reid said. “When I’m done being the starting guy on safety, I can turn into that rotational third safety and also be a kickoff specialist.”

One player to root for from each AFC team | NFL.com

Marquise Brown · WR · Year 6

I’m happy for any receiver who gets the chance to work with Patrick Mahomes. Yes, Brown is kind of spoiled in this department, having previously caught passes from Lamar Jackson in Baltimore and Kyler Murray in Arizona. But as my colleague Kevin Patra recently pointed out, Brown wasn’t put in the best position by either the Ravens or the Cardinals. The Chiefs present a golden opportunity for Brown to earn himself a long-term contract somewhere — maybe even in Kanas City, if he can become a consistent, reliable and productive partner for Mahomes. And, frankly, I’m in favor of anything that helps Mahomes spin more magic on the field.

Border War Intensifies: Kansas Makes Swift Move to Lure Chiefs and Royals | Front Office Sports

Back in Missouri, both city and county officials called on Kansas to honor the terms of a 2019 truce between the two states to not poach businesses from each other.

“[The] vote regrettably restarts the Missouri-Kansas incentive border war, creating leverage for the teams but injecting even greater uncertainty into the regional stadium conversation,” said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

At the same time, though, Lucas threw some shade at his neighbor, saying the Kansas legislation “provides only a speculative ability to sell bonds untethered to private funding plans, costs, locations, or discussion of the unknown consequences for taxpayers and existing businesses.”

100 Bold Predictions for the 2024 NFL Season | Sports Illustrated

90. Justin Watson will lead the Chiefs in receiving touchdowns

The 28-year-old has been a silent favorite of Patrick Mahomes for years. With the Chiefs breaking in another new suite of wide receivers, their experience together will pay dividends in a handful of critical spots.

91. Speaking of Chiefs wideouts, Kansas City will not finish among the top 10 in total drops

After a season of high-profile flubbings that ultimately didn’t matter, the Chiefs will tidy up their fundamentals. Less reliant on Kadarius Toney, the newly formed group will have a better overall yards per route run average and far fewer drops.

KC Chiefs’ replica Super Bowl ring will cost fans $14,200 | Kansas City Star

Only 58 of the replicas are available. It’s made of 10-karat white and yellow gold with diamonds and lab-created rubies. The team’s rings have diamonds and natural rubies.

There’s no word on whether it has the error that appeared on the team’s ring misstating Miami’s playoff seed. While Jostens and the Chiefs have not responded to requests about whether a fix will be made, Travis Kelce said the mistake makes the rings a little more special.

The fan collection also includes a $49 version of the ring made with nonprecious metals.

The least expensive offerings are a $25 lapel pin and $29 keychain, both shaped like the new ring.

Chiefs WR’s Fiancée Shows Off Enormous Ring After Surprise Proposal | Heavy.com

One fan commented on Instagram, “Damn boy she gon throw her shoulder out with that rang!! .” Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore wrote, “Congrats my dawg .”Fellow Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross added, “Congrats Twin .”

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Here’s what you need to know about the lawsuit against the NFL by ‘Sunday Ticket’ subscribers | Associated Press

Subscribers to the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” package are claiming the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games airing on CBS and Fox at what the lawsuit says was an inflated price. The subscribers also claim the league restricted competition by offering “Sunday Ticket” only on a satellite provider.

The NFL maintains it has the right to sell “Sunday Ticket” under its antitrust exemption for broadcasting. The plaintiffs say that only covers over-the-air broadcasts and not pay TV.

NFL launching a flag football answer to the Little League World Series | Washington Post

More than 280 teams and nearly 2,900 players are expected to participate in the event, which will be operated by the NFL’s flag-football partner, RCX Sports. U.S.-based teams, ranging in age from 9 and under to 15 and under for boys and to 18 and under for girls, will qualify by advancing through regional tournaments. The event also will include teams from Canada, Mexico, Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia and China, which will compete against one another.

EA Sports releases ‘Madden NFL 25’ trailer showcasing new technology | Fox Sports

According to the game’s website, “a new data-driven physics system considers timing, momentum, weight, speed, strength, and player ratings to inform 1-on-1 ball carrier impact for a wider variety of explosive and authentic physical outcomes.”

This comes into play when tackling and using the hit stick. Meanwhile, for running backs, there’s a new “Balance and Recovery System,” which allows players more leeway to stay on their feet depending on the quality of the tackle attempt and skill level of the ball carrier.

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Nikko Remigio’s chances of climbing the depth chart in training camp

Some speculate Moore’s draft status makes it unlikely Remigio can beat him for a roster spot. However, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach recently showed that he is willing to move on from a high draft selection if better options surface — especially given the chance to repeat as champions.

In 2018—his first draft after taking over in Kansas City—Veach traded up to the 46th selection to take defensive end Breeland Speaks. Two training camps later, Speaks was waived on cutdown day, having been outplayed by 2020 fifth-round selection Mike Danna and journeyman Demone Harris.

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