Chiefs training camp notebook Day 2: An Offensive line shift

Key Points:

• The Kansas City Chiefs held their second full-team training camp practice amid rainy conditions in St. Joe, with wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed continuing limited participation due to rehabilitation, while rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane practiced fully in a non-contact jersey.
• A notable change on the offensive line saw rookie Kahlil Benson take over right tackle duties for the first team, earning praise from center Creed Humphrey for his strength, technique, and work ethic, while veteran Josh Simmons maintained his role at left tackle with high potential noted.
• Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is experimenting with player roles in the secondary, particularly rotating the Nickel safety position among Christian Roland-Wallace, Kader Kohou, and Chamarri Conner, while also assessing versatility among defensive linemen like Ashton Gillotte.
• Quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed increased confidence in pushing the ball downfield, connecting well with wide receiver Xavier Worthy despite some tight coverage and an interception, while backup Justin Fields impressed with accurate deep throws and strong chemistry with receivers like Cyrus Allen.
• Tight end Jared Wiley remains heavily involved with the first-team offense but had a notable drop resulting in an interception, highlighting ongoing areas for improvement as the team prepares for full-pad practices starting Saturday.