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Chiefs WRs Skyy Moore, Justyn Ross worked out with Mahomes in Texas | Chiefs Wire

Not one to dwell on the past, Mahomes recently hosted an offseason throwing session in Texas that may help the Chiefs’ offense get back on track.

Among the pass-catchers in attendance were veteran wide receivers Skyy Moore, Justyn Ross, and Nikko Remigio, who have been mainstays on Kansas City’s roster in recent seasons.

Running backs Isiah Pacheco and Elijah Mitchell were also seen working out with Mahomes in these pictures, which were posted to Twitter by Arrowhead Pride contributor Mark Gunnels:

With the 2025 NFL draft less than a week away, Mahomes and his teammates may soon have a few fresh faces in their offseason workout crew.

2025 NFL draft: Debating need, value for 32 picks in Round 1 | ESPN

31. Kansas City Chiefs

Miller’s pick that fills a big need: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

After signing left tackle Jaylon Moore, the Chiefs’ biggest need shifts to the defensive line. They need a true impact pass rusher opposite George Karlaftis, which Williams could develop into despite five or fewer sacks in each of his collegiate seasons.

Reid’s pick that gets best value: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan

Pairing Grant with Chris Jones would give the Chiefs a truly disruptive interior defensive line. Grant can be an immediate game changer in the middle with his size and movement ability, and he has upside as a pass rusher. Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons might also be the best player available, considering he’s No. 15 on my board. But remember that he’s coming off a knee injury, which I’m baking into the overall value.

NFL mock draft 2025: Giants end up taking Shedeur Sanders at No. 3 as three QBs are selected in Round 1 | CBS Sports

Round 1 – Pick 31

Shemar Stewart EDGE

Texas A&M • Jr • 6’5” / 267 lbs

It’s the traits. The production isn’t there, but finding guys who can get after the quarterback is one of the most important things any football team can do, and guys with traits like Shemar Stewart’s rarely get out of the first round. He might go in the top 10. Or he could slide to the bottom of the round, as he does here.

2025 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Browns select Hunter second, Giants take Carter third | FOX Sports

31. Kansas City Chiefs: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss

I will be the lone holdout that does not mock an offensive lineman to the Chiefs. Their most pressing need is a pass rusher inside opposite of Chris Jones.

A Look Back at Every Second-Round Draft Pick in Chiefs History | The Mothership

– The Chiefs selected wide receiver Rashee Rice (No. 55 overall) in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Rice has tallied 103 catches for 1,226 yards and nine touchdowns in 20 games for Kansas City.

– Kansas City took center Creed Humphrey in the second round (No. 63 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Humphrey has started all 17 games in each of the last four seasons, earning Pro Bowl nods in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

– The Chiefs selected linebacker Nick Bolton in the second round (No. 58 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Bolton has appeared in 57 games (53 starts) over the last four years.

– The Chiefs took defensive tackle Chris Jones, who has racked up 80.5 sacks over the course of his nine-year career, in the second round (No. 37 overall) of the 2016 Draft.

Former Chiefs WR denies retirement chatter amid music career | Yardbarker

Toney spent the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns, but appeared in just three games and recorded no catches. He was targeted just once.

The former first-round pick and Super Bowl champion is on a new career in music, and as a result, there was chatter that he is retiring.

However, Toney announced in an Instagram story that he is not retiring from the NFL. He said that his Instagram Live was for “klout.” That said, he’s not upset with the retirement talk. He likes the extra attention for his music.

Around the NFL

Sources — Seahawks open to trading backup QB Sam Howell | ESPN

General manager John Schneider told Seattle Sports 710-AM on Thursday that the Seahawks are prepared to have Howell and Lock compete for the backup job. The team long kept only two quarterbacks on its 53-man roster under former coach Pete Carroll, but it had three by season’s end last year under Mike Macdonald after promoting Hall from the practice squad. New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak kept three during his previous OC stints with the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.

Seattle acquired Howell in a trade last March with the Washington Commanders, giving up third- and fifth-round selections in exchange for Howell and picks in the fourth and sixth rounds. The Seahawks beat out three other teams who were also negotiating with Washington, a source told ESPN at the time.

In case you missed it on Arrowhead Pride

NFL Draft: Ranking the defensive tackles in the 2025 draft

Player Spotlight: Kenneth Grant

I have written profiles on both Derrick Harmon and Walter Nolen, so hit those links if you want my thoughts on both.

I’m a bit lower on Graham than the consensus. I think he’s going to be a really good starter that makes Pro Bowl teams, but I find his ceiling lower than most. He’s undersized and without top-tier athleticism. He’s an awesome run defender and a quality pass rusher, but I don’t see the ceiling to say he’s a definite All-Pro player, which is required for me to give him a top-10 grade.

Regardless, Graham won’t be in range for the Chiefs. Kenneth Grant might. Nose tackle prospects tend to be my favorites — and I typically end up overrating them. However, it’s hard not to watch Grant’s tape and get excited.

As a run defender, he checks all the boxes — elite size, good length, requisite pad level to win leverage. He can take on double teams and anchor well, but also move his feet laterally on zone blocks. Grant can be a plugger for any team.

What makes Grant intriguing is his pass-rush upside. With most nose tackles, pass rush skill tends to be theoretical, but not for Grant. Grant has a good first step and agile feet to win with quickness. He can shoot a gap and win upfield. His bag of moves is already well-developed for a nose tackle. He will never be a 10-sack guy, but for a nose tackle, he’ll be a presence as a pass rusher.

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