Chiefs Expect Key Players Back for Opener Against Ravens

— The Kansas City Chiefs are optimistic about the availability of key players as they prepare to kick off the regular season against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5. All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, starting right guard Jawaan Taylor, and All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney are expected to be on the field despite recent injuries. Coach Andy Reid confirmed that while these players will not participate in the preseason finale against the Chicago Bears, they should be ready for Week 1. Reid indicated that he plans to rest the starters during the upcoming game, allowing other players to gain valuable experience. The Chiefs have been proactive in their training, bringing in a new long snapper for practice and the final preseason game. Reid noted that the team has conducted more plays in training camp compared to previous years, which should help offset the limited game time for starters in the preseason. The Chiefs' strategy has involved a careful balance of practice and game reps, with Reid highlighting an increase of approximately 50 plays in training camp compared to the previous year. This approach aims to ensure that the team is well-prepared for the regular season despite the reduced preseason game participation. In other injury news, free-agent signing “Hollywood” Brown is recovering from a dislocated sternoclavicular joint sustained during the preseason opener against Jacksonville. His presence at the facility this week has been encouraging, as he works diligently towards a return to the field.