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AFC West offseason storylines: QB buzz, underrated moves, rookies | ESPN
Which starting job remains the biggest question mark?
The Chiefs have plenty of options at cornerback, which should make the competition in training camp fascinating. L’Jarius Sneed, who played his first four seasons with the Chiefs, rejoined the team during mandatory minicamp. Sneed will be battling against Kristian Fulton and Nohl Williams for likely the starting role opposite of rookie Mansoor Delane, their top draft pick.
Even when the Chiefs use their nickel personnel, the player in the slot could be Chris Roland-Wallace, Kader Kohou or rookie Jadon Canady. — Taylor
Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker swaps cleats for camera on team media day
Walker isn’t just dabbling in this as any run-of-the-mill hobby. He runs an active YouTube channel with 13.8K subscribers. His Instagram page is built around his own photography.
The Chiefs recently shared a short video showing Walker working the camera on media production day. After his own takes, he moved behind the lens and photographed third-year safety Jaden Hicks.
“I’m an NFL running back, and I’ve never directed a photoshoot,” Walker said.
“This could be fun,” Sanders said.
Marshon Lattimore, CB
2025 Team: Washington Commanders
Injuries have been a recurring theme in Marshon Lattimore’s NFL career, which played a big role in why the Washington Commanders released him prior to the start of free agency. Over his last four seasons, he’s missed a combined 33 games.
That said, when Lattimore has been healthy, he has played at a very high level. Before 2025, he was a top-20 cornerback in the NFL in PFN’s CB Impact Score in each of the previous four seasons. Even this past year, he finished as an average starter, ranking No. 36.
Potential Landing Spots: Chiefs, Steelers, Titans
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Titans, DT Simmons reach 3-year extension with $100M guaranteed | ESPN
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
The deal is worth $105.8 million with $100 million guaranteed.
“Jeffery Simmons is a pillar for our franchise and embodies what it means to be a Titan. He’s the premier defensive tackle in the National Football League and you win with players like Jeffery,” Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said in a statement. “Not only is his leadership on the field what we want our program to represent, but off the field, he sets the standard for our community.
Simmons posted a career-high 11 sacks last season, breaking Jurrell Casey’s franchise record for most sacks (10.5) in a season by a defensive tackle. Along with his 11 sacks, Simmons led all NFL interior defensive linemen in solo tackles (39), tackles for loss (17), sacks (11), sack yards (79.0), quarterback pressures (60), pressure rate (14.5) and forced fumbles (tied 3). He was named first-team All Pro and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his seven-year career.
Freeman’s goal, which extended the red, white, and blue’s lead shortly before halftime, was initially disallowed as offsides. However, a video review showed he was even with the Socceroos’ back line at the time of teammate Sergiño Dest’s shot from the top of the box, which caromed off a defender before Freeman followed up and headed the ball home.
“It was surreal, knowing that I was able to contribute to my team in any way I can,” Freeman told Fox Sports’ Tom Rinaldi of the goal following the victory. “Obviously at first it was disallowed, so I was kind of anxious when it went to VAR (video assistant referee). And then just to be able to celebrate the whole thing with my teammates, I think that just made it come together as a whole and made the experience. I’m happy I could contribute to a clean sheet, not only a clean sheet, but a win.”
Freeman, 21, now has three international goals and also tallied an assist in the U.S. men’s national team’s opening-game win over Paraguay.
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Cameron Jordan signed with the Saints. Now what for Chiefs defense?
Kansas City’s defense was on the field for approximately 1,000 snaps last year, which means the defensive end duo should aim for approximately 2,000 snaps in total for the upcoming season. That’s the end goal. How do you get there?
Let’s start with the obvious: George Karlaftis plays approximately 80 percent of the snaps when healthy. Lock him in for approximately 800 snaps next year. That leaves 1,200 snaps to cover.
Ashton Gillotte covered 485 snaps last season. The expectation should be for him to make another slight jump in both performance and playing time, so let’s lock Gillotte in for 500 snaps. 700 snaps to go.
Rookie R Mason Thomas is unlikely to start the season in a full-time role for the Chiefs. Don’t shoot the messenger. This isn’t my decision; it’s a trend of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. He generally brings young guys along slowly. Let’s lock Thomas in for 350 snaps this year. If nothing else, that gets him on the field for obvious passing downs as a rookie. It’s a start.
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