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Chiefs Clear Simmons, Rice for Camp as Offensive Roster Takes Shape

Coach Andy Reid said both players passed the final conditioning test after mandatory minicamp, setting the stage for position battles across the offense.

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) warms up against the Cincinnati Bengals prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Andy Reid expects first-round pick Josh Simmons and wide receiver Rashee Rice to be full participants when training camp opens after they completed conditioning drills at mandatory minicamp.
  • Simmons has impressed in his recovery from a torn patellar tendon and could secure the starting left tackle job over veteran signing Jaylon Moore.
  • Rice has returned to full offseason work following last season’s knee injury, rejoining Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to bolster Kansas City’s top-ranked passing attack.
  • Competition is heating up along the offensive line as second-year guard Kingsley Suamataia, Mike Caliendo and others vie for starting guard and tackle roles.
  • Receivers Tyquan Thornton and Jason Brownlee have stood out in minicamp drills, and tight end Jared Wiley is showing encouraging progress in his ACL rehabilitation.