Kansas City Chiefs training camp 2025 preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines

The Kansas City Chiefs face several key questions heading into training camp, particularly regarding their offensive line, wide receiver corps, and running back position.

First-round draft pick Josh Simmons brings high upside to address the offensive line issues but comes with health concerns after suffering a season-ending patellar tendon injury in college. While impressing teammates with comparisons to Trent Williams, his availability for the 2025 season remains uncertain. A healthy camp and securing the starting left tackle role protecting Patrick Mahomes could make him a significant value pick.

The wide receiver group is in flux following injuries to Marquise Brown and Rashee Rice in 2024, which hampered the offense throughout the season and playoffs. The departures of DeAndre Hopkins and Mecole Hardman further thin the ranks. Rookie Xavier Worthy led the team in receiving yards last year, and the selection of Jalen Royals in the draft adds another option. Training camp will be crucial for establishing the Week 1 depth chart.

Running back Isiah Pacheco's third season was derailed by a Week 2 fractured fibula, and he didn't return to his previous form. He has bulked up for 2025 aiming to recapture his impact from his first two seasons. However, the Chiefs added competition by drafting SMU's Brashard Smith in the seventh round. If Pacheco starts slowly, Smith, along with Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell, could take snaps away from the starting RB.