As of now, we’re scheduled to livestream three more practices over the next few weeks (July 29, Aug. 2 and Aug. 5).
2. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy made another catch deep downfield.
Worthy made a nice adjustment on a deep pass to haul in big catch downfield during an 11-on-11 segment of Thursday’s practice. The Chiefs have connected on at least one big play in each of their three practices so far, doing so twice during 11-on-11 periods (wide receiver Hollywood Brown on Wednesday and Worthy on Thursday) and once during a 7-on-7 segment (Worthy on Tuesday).
Tight end Travis Kelce also made a noteworthy play on Thursday with a leaping catch over the middle during a 7-on-7 segment. Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton continued his strong start to camp as well with an impressive catch near the goal line during the 7-on-7 period.
Lastly, wide receiver Rashee Rice turned in one of the top plays of the day with a one-handed catch over a defender during an 11-on-11 segment.
3. Kicker Harrison Butker nailed a 63-yard field goal.
The Chiefs worked on several aspects of special teams on Thursday, including kickoff returns and the field goal operation. The latter segment featured Butker attempting kicks from varying increasing distances – which included the snap and a pass-rush coming at him – until he nailed what looked to be a 63-yard field goal.
It was a great kick by Butker, who cleared the crossbar fairly easily.
In addition to the two special teams’ periods, the Chiefs also took part in “team run” and “team blitz” segments of practice. Both periods were of the 11-on-11 variety, and while contact is limited during non-padded practices, the segments – especially the “team run” period – emphasized the mental aspect of those respective operations. That preparation will then be put to the test when the players take the field in pads this weekend.
A few standouts from the “team blitz” segment, which sent a blitz after the quarterback on every play of the period, were rookie cornerback Melvin Smith, who forced a fumble by punching the ball loose from the ball carrier, and defensive end Charles Omenihu, who swatted away a pass at the line of scrimmage.
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