Chiefs training camp notebook Day 1: A rookie WR is gaining trust - Arrowhead Pride

What the report says

Arrowhead Pride reported that the Kansas City Chiefs opened their first full-team training camp practice of 2026 on Wednesday in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a shortened acclimation session as the club works toward padded practices. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed that wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed left during practice for planned rehabilitation work. Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott began camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list but worked separately, while rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane remained in a non-contact jersey and still took part in team and seven-on-seven work.

A key takeaway from the report was rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen’s early opportunity with Patrick Mahomes and the first-team offense after Rice’s departure. Arrowhead Pride said Allen was involved in red-zone, seven-on-seven and full-team periods, and Reid indicated afterward that Mahomes has begun developing some trust in him while stressing that Allen still has to keep progressing. By contrast, the report described a rougher opening practice for second-year receiver Jalen Royals, including missed connections with Mahomes.

On defense, Arrowhead Pride observed Sneed working outside before exiting, with Christian Roland-Wallace and rookie Jadon Canady seeing slot looks. Cooper McDonald appeared to open camp as the third linebacker in base looks, and Kansas City also showed a five-man front featuring Chris Jones, Khyiris Tonga, George Karlaftis, Ashton Gillotte and rookie R Mason Thomas.

Other notes included Harrison Butker making most of his field-goal attempts, including a 60-yarder, and Travis Kelce looking active as a target for Mahomes. The early practice observations matter because camp roles can shape preseason competitions, though conclusions remain limited after one acclimation-period session.