The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the fourth practice of training camp on Saturday morning as they continued their preparation for the upcoming season.
Here's a quick rundown of what took place during Saturday's practice, and for reference, all previous practice reports are available below:
1. Tight end Jake Briningstool made a leaping grab over a defender during an 11-on-11 period.
An intriguing player who missed all of last season due to a hamstring injury, Briningstool made one of the plays of the morning when he went up over a defender to haul in a pass during 11-on-11 drills.
It was a great catch by a player who has a real shot to make the roster with a strong camp, and considering the impressive start he was off to last year before getting injured, plays such as Saturday's catch are a welcome sight.
Another offensive play that stood out on Saturday took place between quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who once again linked up for a deep touchdown completion – a throw of at least 40 yards or so – during 11-on-11 drills.
Wide receiver Jason Brownlee also logged a significant play when he went up over a defender to catch a pass down the sideline during an 11-on-11 period. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Loyd notched a strong play, too, with a catch down the sideline during 11-on-11 drills.
2. Cornerback Mansoor Delane hauled in an interception during 11-on-11 drills.
Delane, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, tallied an interception when the ball glanced off the intended receiver's hands and right into Delane's grasp.
The rookie cornerback is still sporting a yellow, non-contact jersey as he continues to work his way back to full strength from a shoulder injury suffered earlier this summer, but he's still managing to make plays.
Elsewhere on defense, cornerback Kristian Fulton logged a diving pass-breakup during 7-on-7 drills. Defensive back Jadon Canady also recorded a noteworthy play when he notched a pass-breakup on a short throw during an 11-on-11 period.
3. Wide receiver Omari Evans was a standout on Saturday.
An undrafted free agent signee, Evans flashed on Saturday with a handful of noteworthy plays.
First, Evans hauled in a catch deep down the sideline during 7-on-7 drills while showing off his electric speed, which clocked a 4.28 40-yard dash at his pro day earlier this year. For context, that time would have tied for the third-fastest among all players at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Evans then recorded another impressive play a little bit later when he completed a diving grab near the sideline during an 11-on-11 portion of practice.
Overall, it was a strong day for a player who's worth knowing as training camp continues.
4. The "ramp up" to padded practices is now complete.
The league-mandated process of "easing" into padded practices is now complete following Saturday's session, setting the stage for the first padded practice of training camp on Monday morning.
It's obviously a major benchmark in the Chiefs' preparation for the upcoming season, and keep in mind – due to league rules – Monday will mark the first time that Kansas City takes the field in pads since last season ended. The entirety of the offseason training program was limited to non-padded practices, meaning the true evaluation of certain position groups – notably the linemen on both sides of the ball – can really begin on Monday.
In regard to the defensive line specifically, defensive tackle Chris Jones – who mentioned Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas as standouts so far – shared his excitement about Monday's session and beyond.
"I'm excited about the young talent we have on the defensive line. [There's] a lot of explosiveness," Jones said. "I'm excited to get the pads on and see where we stand."
5. Here's a look at Saturday's injury report.
The major news of the day took place when rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen was carted to the locker room with a lower leg injury. He's still being evaluated as of this report. Additionally, wide receiver Xavier Worthy is being evaluated for a shoulder injury.
As for who didn't take the field on Saturday, Ashton Gillotte (hamstring) was absent after leaving Friday's practice early. Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (knee) also remains on the "Physically Unable to Perform" list (PUP), and did not participate in Saturday's practice.
Kicker Harrison Butker missed Saturday's practice as well, although his absence was due to personal reasons.
Next up, the Chiefs will have a day off from practice on Sunday before taking the field on Monday for the fifth practice – and the first in pads – of training camp. For a look at the training camp schedule or for more information on how to reserve tickets, click here.
