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Kansas City Chiefs file trademarks for potential new stadium names | KCTV5
The Kansas City Chiefs filed several trademark applications Thursday. They show what the organization may be considering naming the new stadium that will be built in Kansas City, Kan.
The following applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 25:
Arrowhead Sports and Entertainment Complex
Arrowhead Sports Complex
Tailgate Town
Kingdom CommonsIf approved, the trademarks cover entertainment,
dining, retail and other events. They would also include operating concession and souvenirs stands as well as commercial districts.
Pre-Camp Breakdown: Looking at the Chiefs Running Backs | The Mothership
Jaydn Ott
An undrafted free agent signee, Ott is reunited with his former Running Back Coach in DeMarco Murray, who took over that role in Kansas City back in February after previously coaching at Oklahoma.
The 5-foot-11, 198-pound Ott will now have an expanded opportunity to learn from Murray after spending just one season with the Sooners in which he battled injuries throughout the campaign. Prior to his time in Norman, however, Ott rushed for 2,587 yards and 24 touchdowns in three seasons at the University of California, earning All-America honors in 2022 and 2023.
He’s also an alum of Bruce Feldman’s annual “Freaks List,” which featured the following analysis:
“The 5-11, 208-pounder squatted 485 pounds, bench pressed 370 and power cleaned 315. His max velocity was 21.6 mph and his max acceleration registered at 12.1 mph — his ability in one second to see how fast he can sprint from a stop. The strength staff measured his peak propulsion power at 7,792 watts, and his propulsion force was more than three times (3.01) his body weight.”
Ott has special teams value as a return man, too, as he averaged nearly 22 yards-per-return (including a 100-yard touchdown in 2023) while handling kickoff duties.
Khyiris Tonga Raises the Floor of the Chiefs’ Defensive Line in a Major Way | Sports Illustrated
Tonga’s Strengths and Weaknesses
The names of Tonga’s game are being an anchor against the run and making the most of his blend of timing, instincts and frame. He has a more compact build with short arms, but he counteracts that by accurately placing his hands and having immense power in both his upper body and lower half.
As a member of the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots, Tonga factored into run support by occupying double-teams and taking up multiple gaps. A lot of his impact goes beyond the box score, as evidenced by him having just five career tackles for loss and half a sack.
Ironically, Pro Football Focus reflected a much better grade for Tonga’s pass rushing (75.6, 15th of 134 players) than his run defense (54.6, 66th) last season. On film, though, he’s more of an occasional penetrator and high-motor factor against the pass than anything else.
The plus in his profile is clearly clogging lanes or limiting chunk runs.
7. Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs QBHe is coming off a torn ACL, and his numbers haven’t been as good as they were early in his career, but he’s still one of the best – if not the best – quarterbacks in the league. Don’t let the numbers fool you. (Last season: No. 1)
23. Creed Humphrey
Kansas City Chiefs CHe was the best center in the league again last season, displaying the ability to move people in the run game and excel in pass protection. Patrick Mahomes has to love having him as his center. (Last season: No. 16)
62. Chris Jones
Kansas City Chiefs DEHe’s not the player he was a few years ago, but he’s still capable of being a force inside. The sack numbers have declined in recent years, and he hasn’t had double-digit sacks since 2023. (Last season: No. 18)
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DeAndre Hopkins won’t ‘force’ himself onto a team, still hopes to join contender | NFL.com
“I still got a lot ball left,” Hopkins said during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. “But it’s not a situation I’m sitting here trying to force or go out and be the regular-season superstar because that’s for the young guys, man. That’s for the people that they want to develop and give those contracts for the future.
“I know in my position, I’m a utility guy. I’m a special situation kind of guy. I can go out there and beat anybody one on one at any time, but as of lately, I’ve been a third-down guy. I wasn’t used in the red zone last year. But (on) third down, they’re gonna put D-Hop in, they’re gonna come to me. I don’t think that’ll change anytime soon.”
At 34 years old, a player of Hopkins’ caliber usually falls in one of two buckets. They’re either spending their golden years with the only team they’ve ever known, destined for a place in the club’s ring of honor and a key to the city, or they’re clinging on to their love for the game with the hopes of latching on with a team riding Super Bowl aspirations into a new year.
The latter group of veterans don’t sign quickly and are frequently subjected to such lines of questioning. They almost always admit they’d love to chase a ring.
Hopkins is no different.
“Going into year 14, I would love to play for a competitor if that time came,” Hopkins said, “but I’m not in no rush to go out and be a regular-season superstar because for me, I’m not getting a contract extension.”
CFL won’t allow QB Brendan Sorsby to join league this season | ESPN
“Upholding the integrity of the league and ensuring fair competition are paramount to the CFL,” the CFL said in a statement to USA Today. “The allegations involving Brendan Sorsby are serious and concerning.
“At this time, the CFL will not register a contract for him, and no team will be permitted to add him to its negotiation list.”
Sorsby had not publicly expressed interest in playing in Canada, but his options are limited after the NFL decided Tuesday not to hold a supplemental draft.
Sorsby admitted to betting thousands of times on college and pro sports, bets that totaled upward of $90,000 and included 40 wagers on Indiana football while he was on the team. He had attempted to regain his eligibility to play at Texas Tech for the 2026 season but withdrew a lawsuit against the NCAA after initially receiving a temporary injunction to play.
Josh Allen says DJ Moore will be a “huge help” to the Bills | Pro Football Talk
“I think what DJ’s going to bring to us, obviously veteran leadership,” Allen told NFL Media. “He’s been in the league as long as I’ve been in the league, and he’s produced at such a high level for the last eight years. Just really getting to know him. We’re locker mates, and to have that relationship that we already have, it’s a pretty seamless fit. I’m excited to continue to get to work with him. He’s going to be a huge help for us this next season and seasons to come.”
Moore joins a wide receivers room that includes Shakir, Tyrell Shavers, Josh Palmer, Keon Coleman and rookie Skyler Bell.
In eight seasons, Moore has four 1,000-yard seasons and 8,213 career receiving yards. He has had six or more touchdowns in each of the past four seasons.
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What are realistic expectations for Chiefs’ rookie defensive linemen?
The average defensive tackle drafted in the first round over the past decade finishes his rookie season with 28 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss. Only five of those 30 first-round defensive tackles from the past decade finished their rookie year with more than four sacks. Only six tallied more than six tackles for loss.
For context, Charles Omenihu had 3.5 sacks and five tackles for loss with the Chiefs last season.
The production for rookie defensive ends selected between picks 30 and 50 over the past decade is even less inspiring, with the average rookie defensive end selected in that range producing 25 tackles, two sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss.
Ashton Gillotte finished last season with 38 tackles, 1.5 sacks and three tackles for loss for the Chiefs.
I’m not trying to be a wet blanket. It’s okay to dream on rookie production. Sometimes it works out; Karlaftis was pretty darn good for the Chiefs, producing six sacks and eight tackles for loss. Bryan Bresee, a Clemson product like Woods, finished his rookie year with 4.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss. That kind of production from Thomas or Woods would go a long way toward improving the Chiefs’ lackluster pass rush from a year ago.
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