Chiefs training camp notebook Day 1: A rookie WR is gaining trust

Key Points:

• The Kansas City Chiefs conducted their first full-team training camp practice, with key absences including Rashee Rice and L’Jarius Sneed who left early for rehabilitation, and Omarr Norman-Lott starting on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
• Rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane participated in non-contact drills due to a shoulder injury, while defensive lineup adjustments featured Sneed playing exclusively outside and Cooper McDonald starting as the third linebacker in base formations.
• On offense, Jaylon Moore held the starting right tackle position, while rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen impressed by earning trust from Patrick Mahomes and seeing significant reps, especially in the red zone.
• Second-year wide receiver Jalen Royals struggled with timing and catching during practice, missing several opportunities to connect with Mahomes, though coach Andy Reid remains optimistic about his development.
• Special teams highlights included kicker Harrison Butker nailing multiple long field goals with one miss, and a punt return rotation featuring Nikko Remigio, Brashard Smith, Cyrus Allen, and Jacob De Jesus, with Allen showing some inconsistency.