UPDATE, 11:43 a.m. | Chiefs training camp has concluded. Full coverage will be on KSHB 41 News evening programming.
UPDATE, 11:39 a.m. | Running back Jerick McKinnon told media that quarterback Patrick Mahomes' "arm talent speaks for itself."
#Chiefs Jerick McKinnon on Mahomes: “His arm talent speaks for itself.” pic.twitter.com/9aCGRabwD8
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 11:25 a.m. | Offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who took last season off to work in his home country of Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, said his job now is to "show that I can still play."
#Chiefs Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: “It’s my job to show that I can still play.” pic.twitter.com/Rkbkl3SplK
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 11:23 a.m. | Head coach Andy Reid said running back Jerick McKinnon stands out in the passing game.
Reid says #Chiefs Jerick McKinnon stands out in the passing game
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 11:19 a.m. | Head coach Andy Reid commented on the Chiefs' young offensive line.
#Chiefs Andy Reid on young O-line: “You’d like to have experience but I’ve had success with rookies too.” pic.twitter.com/cISe5uJYik
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 11:18 a.m. | Several Chiefs players are on the injured list, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Those injured include: Niemann (hamstrings), Remmers (back spasms), Kiezer (back spasms), Thompson (COVID protocols), Watts (foot), Kelce (back and hip tightness) and Hitchens (hamstring).
#Chiefs injuries:
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
Niemann (hamstrings)
Remmers (back spasms)
Kiezer (back spasms)
Thompson (COVID protocols)
Watts (foot)
Kelce (back and hip tightness)
Hitchens (hamstring)
UPDATE, 11:16 a.m. | Chiefs players and head coach Andy Reid speak to media following training camp.
UPDATE, 10:51 a.m. | Mecole Hardman impressed fans at training camp with "back-to-back grabs," according to KSHB 41 Sports Reporter Aaron Ladd.
Hardman with a fantastic over the shoulder catch on a perfectly placed pass down the middle on a post. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
Back to back grabs for #Chiefs Mecole Hardman. Loud cheer from the crowd
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
Mecole Hardman goes up and makes a snag and the crowd loves it. This was the second time he did this but I missed the first one. pic.twitter.com/qnLmC0jO2y
— Tucker D. Franklin (@tuckerdfranklin) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 10:38 a.m. | Chiefs are now back in team practice play.
We are now back in team. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes escapes the pocket, fires a sidearm throw to Hill
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
Darrell Williams picking up where he left off last year with his burst through the line on that run. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 10:23 a.m. | Tightend Noah Gray "looks to be an impact player," according to KSHB 41 Sports Reporter Aaron Ladd.
#Chiefs Noah Gray looks to be an impact player. Taking advantage of the extra reps
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 10:13 a.m. | The special teams portion of practice has begun.
They are now in the special teams portion of practice. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
Mahomes to Pringle for a long TD #Chiefs
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 10:03 a.m. | KSHB 41 Sports Producer Nick Jacobs reported that wide receiver Tyreek Hill, off a jet sweep, "gets to the corner, turns on the boosters and outruns all the pursuit angles for a 40yd+ TD."
Hill off the jet sweep, gets to the corner, turns on the boosters and outruns all the pursuit angles for a 40yd+ TD. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 10 a.m. | Linebacker Ben Niemann leaves practice early.
#Chiefs Ben Niemann leaving practice early pic.twitter.com/TijJPdoR7P
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 9:51 a.m.| OT Lucas Niang is currently in at right tackle.
Niang currently in at right tackle. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 9:50 a.m. | KSHB 41 Sports Producer Nick Jacobs said Mahomes was "throwing darts" as practice got underway.
In the rain right now. Mahomes is throwing darts. Get placement to Hill on back to back passes. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 9:48 a.m. | The team portion of practice is underway. Offensive tackle Mike Remmers hasn't been seen, but KSHB 41 Sports Reporter Aaron Ladd confirmed that Lucas Niang was taking starter reps.
We are now getting started for a team portion of practice. #Chiefs
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
With no sign of #Chiefs Mike Remmers, Lucas Niang taking starter reps
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 9:44 a.m. | Rain has started to move into the St. Joseph area, according to KSHB 41 Sports Reporter Aaron Ladd.
Rain really picking up here at #Chiefs camp
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 9:37 a.m. | Tightend Travis Kelce and linebacker Anthony Hitchens were seen stretching at training camp Saturday in St. Joseph.
Hitchens had been sitting out of practice due to a hamstring injury but participated in conditioning on Friday.
Sorry I’ve been shooting video. Travis Kelce was out here going through stretching. I saw Hitchens out here as well.
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 9:15 a.m. | Rain could impact the Kansas City Chiefs during training camp Saturday morning in St. Joseph, according to KSHB 41 Weather's Wes Peery.
Most of the rainfall has stayed away from #ChiefsCamp, but that may change in about an hour! #ChiefsKingdom #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/KKKRPVSbrP
— Wes Peery (@WesWeather) July 31, 2021
UPDATE, 9:12 a.m. | Kansas City Chiefs tightend Travis Kelce is expected to practice Saturday, after leaving practice early Thursday due to tightness in his hip and back.
#Chiefs Travis Kelce is practicing today
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) July 31, 2021
EARLIER |The Kansas City Chiefs training camp continues this weekend in St. Joseph. KSHB 41 News will provide live updates throughout the day and full coverage in evening broadcasts.