With NFL training camps kicking off in July, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Christian Gonzales has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the AFC West.
Catch up on the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason developments and 2025 outlook below.
Training Camp Dates/Information
- Players report: July 21 (rookies & veterans)
- Location: Missouri Western State University | St. Joseph, Missouri (fan information)
Notable Roster Changes
| 2025 Draft class | Selection |
|---|---|
| Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State | Round 1 (No. 32 overall) |
| Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee | Round 2 (No. 63 overall) |
| Ashton Gillotte, Edge, Louisville | Round 3 (No. 66 overall) |
| Nohl Williams, CB, California | Round 3 (No. 85 overall) |
| Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State | Round 4 (No. 133 overall) |
| Jeffrey Bassa, LB, Oregon | Round 5 (No. 156 overall) |
| Brashard Smith, RB, SMU | Round 7 (No. 228 overall) |
Preseason Schedule
- Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals | 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 9
- Week 2: at Seattle Seahawks | 10 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 15 (NFL Network)
- Week 3: vs. Chicago Bears | 8:20 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 22
2025 Schedule Note
- The Chiefs lead the NFL with seven prime-time games in 2025, currently tying the 2023 Bills for the most ever in a single season.
-- NFL Research
What You Need To Know
1) Can Josh Simmons solve the Chiefs' offensive line issues? Kansas City used its first-round pick on Simmons, who brings high upside with his talent, but there are some health concerns surrounding him. Simmons suffered a season-ending patellar tendon injury in his final college campaign. So far in the offseason, Simmons has impressed his teammates, who have compared the Ohio State product to Trent Williams. It's high praise from his peers, but his availability for the 2025 season is yet to be determined. A healthy training camp and a potential starting role as Patrick Mahomes' blindside blocker could make Simmons a draft steal for the Chiefs at No. 32 overall.
2) With the Chiefs selecting Jalen Royals in April's draft, Kansas City is looking for pass catchers who can contribute in any capacity. Kansas City's leading wide receiver in yards in 2024 was rookie Xavier Worthy, as Marquise Brown missed most of the regular season due to a shoulder injury suffered in the preseason and Rashee Rice, Mahomes' top target, suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4. It led to the Chiefs having a less potent offense for a majority of the season and into the playoffs. \With Kansas City seeing DeAndre Hopkins and Mecole Hardman sign with new teams this offseason, training camp will provide a sneak peak at the WR depth chart before Week 1.
3) The injury bug derailed Isiah Pacheco's third season. The Chiefs RB suffered a fractured fibula in Week 2, and when he returned, he didn't appear to be the same angry runner down the stretch of the Chiefs' regular season and playoff run. Pacheco has bulked up to 216 pounds, just like how he entered the NFL. Meanwhile, the Chiefs took a flier in the draft by selecting Brashard Smith out of SMU in the seventh round. Pacheco will hope he can have an impact just like his first two seasons in the league, but if he has a slow start, Smith, along with Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell, could take some snaps from the electric RB1.
