{"id":241733,"date":"2025-07-28T03:20:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T03:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/241733\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T03:20:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T03:20:16","slug":"chiefs-training-camp-day-5-observations-from-july-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/241733\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs Training Camp: Day 5 observations from July 27"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Sunday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> returned to the practice field at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph for the fifth full practice of the team\u2019s 2025 training camp.<\/p>\n

This was one of 17 sessions scheduled for the team\u2019s practice field next to MWSU\u2019s Spratt Stadium. 11 of the remaining practices will be open to the public \u2014 click here for details and a full schedule<\/a> \u2014 while one more will be open only to the team\u2019s Season Ticket Members.<\/p>\n

Arrowhead Pride\u2019s Caleb James was there. Here\u2019s what he observed during the session.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs\u2019 tackle situation<\/p>\n

Jawaan Taylor returned to practice on Sunday, starting the day as the team’s right tackle. Jaylon Moore had been filling in on the right side \u2014 but with Taylor back, Moore was bumped back to the second team. <\/p>\n

Taylor, Smith, Humphrey, Suamataia, Simmons. Moore rotating at first team LT.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Throughout the morning, rookie Josh Simmons continued to take the first-team snaps at left tackle \u2014 and he did, in fact, look the part. <\/p>\n

Keeping an eye on Simmons<\/p>\n

With Simmons starting at left tackle during the first four practices, Moore has been free to play on the right side. It\u2019s been one of camp\u2019s biggest stories \u2014 possibly one of the biggest for any NFL team so far. <\/p>\n

Kansas City\u2019s struggles to find consistency on the left side of the line over the last six seasons have been well documented, but there\u2019s a real feeling that the team may have gotten it right his time. <\/p>\n

Like any rookie, Simmons is going to have his share of struggles \u2014 but it will be about overcoming and learning from them. <\/p>\n

Karlaftis bending the arc early against Simmons.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Early in the 11-on-11 portion of Sunday\u2019s practice, defensive end George Karlaftis beat Simmons with a speed rush along the outside. It was a play that could have resulted in a sack or an incompletion. <\/p>\n

But it was the only noticeable issue Simmons had. Later, he put together nice snaps against Karlaftis and other defensive ends.<\/p>\n

Simmons with back to back solid reps against Karlaftis and FAU.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

To cap his quality day, Simmons had a series of nice one-on-one pass-blocking snaps against defensive end Charles Omenihu. <\/p>\n

While it is far too early to tell who will end up being the team’s starting left tackle, Simmons has done very well. There hasn\u2019t yet been a moment in which he has looked overwhelmed<\/p>\n

First day pops and the grind of camp<\/p>\n

Temperatures were high on Sunday. Humid conditions made it an especially grueling practice. <\/p>\n

In classic Andy Reid fashion, the offense started practice by hitting the sled and working conditioning. <\/p>\n

Next, the team did several 11-on-11 periods and other cross-work, including some inside runs. <\/p>\n

A few of the Chiefs’ heavy hitters became acquainted early. <\/p>\n

The practice ended a little before 11 a.m. It was clear the team was feeling not only the weather, but also the first-day-of-pads grind. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s a wrap on practice. Absolute scorcher today. Lot of great reps!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Caleb James (@CJScoobs) July 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

These are the kinds of conditions that Reid has historically used to create the unrelenting mental toughness his teams usually display. In 2025, it is also great for prepping the team for what is likely to be extremely humid weather in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil for the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. <\/p>\n

The next practice will be on Monday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. As always, we will have live updates after practice begins. When it is over, offensive and defensive linemen will sign autographs, while offensive coordinator Matt Nagy will be among those available to speak with the press.<\/p>\n