But there’s a poignant added dimension to those connections since the death of Andy Lock, the popular and charismatic Kansas City restaurateur who died April 3 at age 57.

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Iowa State Cyclones cornerback Jontez Williams would be a quality addition to the Kansas City Chiefs' secondary in the 2026 NFL draft.

It was a clear win in the pass-protection business, and Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons has had a lot of them in the initial two preseason games - but, oh wait, the left guard next to him got cleanly beat on the same play, forcing quarterback Gardner Minshew to leave the pocket and buy more time.

The Kansas City Chiefs want to keep their dynasty going this season. But will a better AFC West keep them from doing that?

Carson Steele has a leg up on Elijah Mitchell in the battle for a roster spot in KC because he can play some fullback as well, but it was clear on Friday that Andy Reid views Steele as more than just a fullback. He was the first Chiefs running back with a carry in the game, ending up with four carries on the first drive of the game.

Making matters worse, it rained all night. That included during the pregame warmups, but the weather didn’t stop wide receiver Xavier Worthy from making an insane catch. Worthy, who is entering his second season with the Chiefs, made a spectacular one-handed grab, and it didn’t look particularly difficult for him.

The Kansas City Chiefs' defense held its ground last season. Whether it was holding the lead in the Chiefs' countless one-score games or solidifying themselves