Chiefs OTAs 5/22: 6 gamers absent; 3 others have been restricted on Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs carried out the third and ultimate session of this week’s voluntary Organized Crew Actions (OTAs) on the group’s follow facility on the grounds of the Truman Sports activities Complicated.

Our Pete Sweeney was among the many media representatives who received their first take a look at the 2024 Chiefs on Wednesday. Working again Clyde Edwards-Helaire, extensive receiver Kadarius Toney, left guard Joe Thuney, tight finish Travis Kelce, defensive deal with Isaiah Buggs and defensive deal with Chris Jones weren’t current for the voluntary session.

Gamers who have been current — however appeared on the follow discipline with out helmets — included defensive deal with Derrick Nnadi, defensive finish Charles Omenihu and extensive receiver Xavier Worthy.

KSHB-TV sports activities anchor (and Arrowhead Delight contributor) Aaron Ladd was additionally current, posting some video from the primary OTA session open to reporters — one among them displaying Worthy on the sector.

After follow, head coach Andy Reid mentioned Worthy had “tweaked” a hamstring ”just a few days in the past.”

“When he will get again, we’ll take it from there,” mentioned Reid. ”He’s a wise child. He’s received a great really feel for issues. He comes from a great system. He’s carried out just a few of the issues we’ve carried out in faculty, so he’ll simply work by that. I believe we’ll be all proper.”

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes feels the identical means.

“Earlier than he had the hamstring factor, he was getting in there and getting the work in,” he famous. “Typically it’s robust for these guys coming off the Mix coaching. They need to show what they will do from Day 1 — after which little accidents like that occur.

“We’re going to be precautionary proper now — he may in all probability get on the market if we actually wished him to — however you may see he’s sitting proper beside the fellows, asking all the appropriate questions.

“Every time he does get again on the sector, I’ll be excited to work with him.”

The group could have two extra rounds of voluntary OTA periods. The second shall be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of subsequent week. The ultimate spherical of OTAs will run June 4-7. The group’s necessary minicamp shall be carried out June 11-13.