Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is approaching training camp with a clear focus: treating every rep like it’s game day. Speaking to reporters after practice on July 29, Butker emphasized the importance of maintaining a high-pressure mindset, even during routine drills. “I’m trying to treat practice like a game,” he said. “Every kick matters. You can’t afford to go through the motions.”

Rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons is making waves at Kansas City’s training camp and drawing praise that could aggravate the team’s skeptics for years to come. Despite entering the NFL Draft with concerns over a serious knee injury, Simmons has impressed coaches, teammates, and analysts alike—so much so that some see him as the steal of the first round.

Kansas City enters the 2025 NFL season as one of the league’s most dominant franchises, anchored by Patrick Mahomes and psychic leadership from Andy Reid. According to recent betting previews, SportsLine expert Jimmie Kaylor has laid out five hot takes—with two centered on Mahomes and another on rising star George Karlaftis.

Kansas City’s most contested spot in training camp came not at quarterback or wide receiver—but at punter. On July 30, the Chiefs officially waived rookie Eddie Czaplicki, handing the punting job to returning player Matt Araiza and closing that chapter of the roster competition.

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Spags spoke about Fulton’s absence in training camp so far for the Chiefs.