Justin Fields is already seeing snaps with the first-team offense at Chiefs camp, and if you’re a fan of the Red Kingdom, that’s gotta make you sit up and pay attention. This wasn’t some minor throwaway, either, as Fields reportedly connected with Jeff Caldwell for a nice pass where Caldwell had a step on Conner.
Who’s Stepping Up in St. Joe?
Thursday in St. Joseph was a wet, rainy, cool day, and the word from the beat reporters like Nick Jacobs was that it was a lighter session. Think “amped up walkthrough” or “rest 95 day,” with the team in “install” mode, focusing on executing plays. But even on a lighter day, we got some juicy details. Khalil Benson was running with the first-team offense at right tackle, making his presence felt early. Over on defense, the safety rotation had Gilman, Rolland-Wallace, and Conner working, while Nohl Williams was getting every single rep at cornerback, with others rotating around him. Fields wasn’t alone in getting key looks; Armstrong, Wiley, and Holiday were also out there with the 1s, battling for those crucial early reps.
Injury Report and Load Management
It wasn’t all good news on the field, though. A few key players were sitting out the 10-10-10 workout. Wide receivers Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy were sidelined, as were linebackers Drue Tranquill and Jeff Bassa. In the secondary, cornerbacks Kristian Fulton and L’Jarius Sneed weren’t practicing, with Sneed notably not even wearing a helmet, which often points to load management during a six-day straight stretch. Defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte was also out. On top of that, Mansoor Delane was still rocking a yellow non-contact jersey, and Omarr Norman-Lott remains on the PUP list. It’s only early camp, but seeing who’s in and who’s out, even for a lighter day, gives you a peek at depth and health.
There are still plenty more chances for fans to catch the Chiefs in action, with eight additional public practices scheduled, plus one exclusive to Season Ticket Members. The squad’s gonna keep battling, and we’ll be watching closely to see who continues to seize these early opportunities.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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