Jesse Newell

Kansas City Chiefs beat reporter for The Athletic. Previously: Chiefs and KU basketball/football with Kansas City Star | [email protected]

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

I’m excited to announce I’ve joined @TheAthletic and will be covering the Kansas City Chiefs, starting today. Can’t wait to get started with the nation’s top sports newsroom — while joining a bunch of talented writers I’ve admired for a long time.

[Steven St.John @SSJWHB]

.@jessenewell is in studio with @newdaywithssj on @SportsRadio810 now.

[Steven St.John @SSJWHB]

.@jessenewell is in studio with @newdaywithssj on @SportsRadio810 now.

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs mailbag!
• Most improved players for 2026
• Josh Simmons thought exercise
• Is RT battle real?

Free link here: https://t.co/EPElH1AbgK

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs mailbag!
• Most improved players for 2026
• Josh Simmons thought exercise
• Is RT battle real?

Free link here: https://t.co/EPElH1AbgK

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs mailbag this week. What's on your mind? https://t.co/snKUWOaShD

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs mailbag this week. What's on your mind? https://t.co/snKUWOaShD

[Matt McMullen @KCChiefs_Matt]

The Chiefs training camp schedule is out!

The first practice open to the general public is on July 30 (following an STM exclusive day on July 29). Sixteen practices will be open to the general public over the course of camp.

Reserve your tickets on the Chiefs' website!

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs mandatory minicamp: 3 things we learned — and storylines to follow (free link): https://t.co/Oj0hWhkWVi

[Austin Mock @amock419]

The USA are now 97% to advance to the Round of 32.

59% to win the group.

World Cup forecasts over at The Athletic all tournament long.

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy has been a standout in early practices. Here's how he's worked to improve (free link): https://t.co/9yZxXxD83o

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Some quick analysis for what the Wanya Morris trade means for the Chiefs (free link): https://t.co/iMEK7TyZ5y

[Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN]

Trade: The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing OT Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons, per sources.

Morris, who started 16 games for Chiefs, gives Atlanta much-needed tackle help.

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs coach Andy Reid, when asked about UDFA RT Kahlil Benson by @pgsween, said Benson was athletic while displaying good feet with strong hands. "Look forward to seeing him in pads," Reid said. " ... He's been able to handle everything, and we'll see where it goes."

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said rookie CB Mansoor Delane was held out of this week's practices with a shoulder injury. Expects him back for training camp.

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Why expectations are high for Chiefs' Ashton Gillotte in his second season (free link): https://t.co/X6OKKKXV57

[Spotrac @spotrac]

CB L'Jarius Sneed's 1-year, contract to rejoin the #Chiefs comes with a base value of $1.2M

Sneed can earn another $3.8M on the deal based on incentives.

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Chiefs coach Andy Reid, during an interview with Mitch Holthus broadcast to fans during today's practice, was asked about the RT competition and said that UDFA Kahlil Benson was "another one that has a chance at that spot." Reid spoke about Moore, Pole, and Chu before that.

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Few notes from Chiefs minicamp practice Tuesday:
• Patrick Mahomes continued to participate in 7-on-7s but not team drills. Much like last week at OTAs.
• Rookie CB Mansoor Delane had no helmet and did not participate. We'll talk with Andy Reid again Thursday.
• Another name to watch in RT battle during training camp: Indiana UDFA Kahlil Benson.
• CB Nohl Williams had a PBU and INT during drills.
• WR Andrew Armstrong had sideline TD catch that drew sideline shoutout from Mahomes. Another WR to watch come training camp.

[Jesse Newell @jessenewell]

Just back from Chiefs minicamp practice open to reporters. A few notes from today:
• CB Mansoor Delane was without a helmet for a second straight day and didn't participate in drills. We'll get an update from coach Andy Reid tomorrow.
• RB Ken Walker had one of the top highlights, beating CB Kristian Fulton around the edge with his speed for a long TD run down the sideline.
• WR Jalen Royals had a couple red-zone TDs late, including a tough snag in traffic that got a, "Good catch, eleven!" shoutout from QB Patrick Mahomes on the sideline.