ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KCTV) – For the first time at this year’s training camp, the Kansas City Chiefs have donned pads at practice.
Below are some notes and highlights from reporters at training camp:
INJURY UPDATE
Cornerback Nazeeh Johnson, who left practice Wednesday on a cart with a knee injury, was a full participant Friday. Wide receiver Justin Watson did not suit up in pads; he left practice Wednesday after injuring his foot during 7-on-7.
“We don’t really have a timeline on him yet,” head coach Andy Reid said of Watson after practice. “We’re just playing it by ear and see where it goes.”
Rookie receiver Xavier Worthy was back in action after missing the last three practices with strep throat. Safety Justin Reid continues to stay sidelined with a quad injury.
LEFT TACKLE BATTLE
One of the most-watched position battles of this year’s camp comes at left tackle. Rookie Kingsley Suamataia and second-year Wanya Morris are fighting for the starting spot. The pair rotated in with the presumptive starters during unpadded practices, though Suamataia got the majority of first-team reps Friday.
“He’s learning,” Reid said of Suamataia. “As long as he keeps working he’ll be fine.”