The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the 18th and final practice of training camp on Thursday morning as they continued their preparation for the upcoming season.
Here's a quick rundown of what took place during Thursday's practice, and for reference, all previous practice reports are available below:
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1. It was Military Appreciation Day presented by GEHA.
Over 125 military members from more than 15 bases representing each branch of the Armed Forces attended Thursday's practice as part of the annual Military Appreciation Day celebration.
Those in attendance enjoyed the comforts of the VIP tent overlooking practice before heading down to the field and breaking down the final huddle in St. Joseph. Several players then stuck around afterward to take photos, sign autographs and get to know the service members on site.
2. The Chiefs wrapped up training camp with a lighter, "10-10-10" practice.
Kansas City took part in a lighter, "10-10-10" practice on Thursday following three consecutive padded days between Monday and Wednesday.
A "10-10-10" session, which is not padded, consists of what is essentially a circuit of 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays and 10 special teams plays. Each segment is of the 11-on-11 variety, but unlike a standard period, the idea is to demonstrate what success looks like for the three respective phases. During the "offensive period," for example," the first-team offense competes against a scout team defense in an effort to skew the results toward the offense.
Essentially, if the concept plays out properly, each segment of the team will experience what success looks like within the given scheme.
The Chiefs completed nearly three full circuits of the "10-10-10" format on Thursday with three offensive periods, three defensive periods and two special teams segments.
3. Cornerback Nohl Williams wrapped up a strong camp with multiple interceptions.
Williams finished training camp on a high note with multiple interceptions on Thursday, the first of which saw the second-year defensive back jump a route and make a diving pick.
Both interceptions took place during a "defensive" segment of practice, meaning the results were supposed to skew toward that side of the ball, but Williams still had to make the plays, and just like he did throughout the offseason training program, the former third-round pick made the most of his chances.
4. The Chiefs made a roster move on Thursday.
Kansas City signed offensive tackle Kellen Diesch ahead of Thursday's practice.
The 6-foot-7, 300-pound lineman, who originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022, has spent time with several practice squads during his career, doing so most recently with Miami in 2024. He has yet to appear in a regular-season game during that time, although Diesch logged 274 offensive snaps for the Louisville Kings of the United Football League in their run to a league title earlier this summer.
To make room for Diesch on the roster, offensive tackle Matt Waletzko was waived with an injury designation.
5. Here's a look at Thursday's injury report.
Offensive tackle Josh Simmons (back), offensive guard Trey Smith (hip), wide receiver Jimmy Holiday (groin), defensive end Ashton Gillotte (foot) and wide receiver Jeff Caldwell (knee) didn't practice for the Chiefs on Thursday.
Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (knee) remains on the "Physically Unable to Perform" list (PUP) and did not participate in Thursday's practice, either.
In some good news, linebacker Jack Cochrane (knee) and wide receiver Jeff Weimer (hamstring) returned to practice after missing time.
Next up, the Chiefs will head to Tampa Bay for a preseason matchup against the Buccaneers on Saturday night.
