Matt McMullen
@kcchiefsmatt
Senior Team Reporter for the Kansas City Chiefs
The trucks are getting loaded up as the Chiefs prepare for training camp in St. Joseph. It’s almost that time!
In honor of TE University, here's your reminder that the NFL record for consecutive seasons with 800+ receiving yards is 12. Two players are tied for the record: Jerry Rice...and Travis Kelce
Patrick Mahomes says he feels good and has enjoyed being out on the field at practice. He reiterated the goal is still to be ready for Week 1, but it’s all about taking each day at a time in his rehab.
A rookie free agent signee to keep an eye on as OTAs get underway is wide receiver Jacob De Jesus, whose 108 receptions last season ranked second in the FBS.
Chiefs Kingdom 🤝 South Korea Vacation was incredible. Ready for some OTAs 🫡
“I ask him all the time about [his game].” R Mason Thomas, who models his game after fellow Oklahoma alum Nik Bonitto, spoke about his relationship with the Broncos’ star prior to rookie minicamp.
The Chiefs’ rookie minicamp roster, separated by offense and defense/special teams. 🔴 Draft Pick 🔵 UDFA Signee 🟢 Rookie Tryout 🟡 Camp Eligible (already on roster) 70+ rookie tryout players!
"When the opportunity presented itself with those guys, we jumped on it." Ryne Nutt, Chiefs VP of Player Personnel, emphasized the need to add explosive pass-rushers when asked about Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas. Good stuff here from Nutt⤵️
"I feel like my versatility is special." Emmett Johnson, who hauled in 46 catches last year, spoke about his ability to impact the game as a rusher and a receiver.
"It was amazing...I loved the field and the environment. It's going to be great." - Emmett Johnson on his 108-yard performance in Kansas City last August. The first of many!
"If you asked me what I need to get better at, I'd run you off a list of things that you probably think I'm great at...There's so much work to be done and so much to learn." Love this attitude from Peter Woods.
"[I know] the expectations that are, and I'm expecting to live up to them. I'm ready to go." Mansoor Delane is excited to be a Chief.
"Even being here for two days, you can tell why that [winning] happens." Justin Fields spoke earlier today about his impressions of the Chiefs from afar and what's stood out during the first few days of the offseason training program.
A.J. Haulcy, aka "Mr. Give Me That," is a fun prospect to know if the Chiefs want to add a safety on Day 2. Eight picks and 12 PBUs over the last two seasons!
Matt Miller from ESPN has the Chiefs doubling up on defense in his latest mock draft ⤵️
In celebration of pen hitting paper, one of my favorite Travis Kelce stats: Before Kelce, the all-time record for total 1,000-yard seasons by a tight end was four. Kelce not only shattered that record (with seven), he recorded them all in a row. 🐐
Kayden McDonald is a name to know if the Chiefs want to add a run-stuffing defensive tackle in this year's draft. He led the FBS in run-stop percentage while recording nine TFLs in 2025.
