BLOG: Chiefs begin final week of 2024 training camp in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Chiefs returned to the football fields at Missouri Western State University for their final week of training camp before the 2024 season.

Rainy conditions did not keep the defending back-to-back Super Bowl champions from practicing outside.

Head coach Andy Reid, safety Jaden Hicks, wide receiver Xavier Worthy and running back Carson Steele spoke with the media following the conclusion of practice.

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Hear from Andy Reid, Jaden Hicks, Xavier Worthy and Carson Steele LIVE from Chiefs Training Camp, along with reaction from Jared Koller.
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Monday, August 12, 2024

Below are some notes and highlights from reporters at training camp:

In case #ChiefsKingdom didn't already love @carsonsteele30 after his bulldozing preseason performance, he also has a pet alligator named Crocky J. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/KjAZVOuKlT
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) August 12, 2024

Steele said he needs to check on what permits he needs to be able to bring Crocky J to Kansas City. He said he “definitely” couldn’t bring it to LA when he was at UCLA. https://t.co/q5m8swmvkL
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) August 12, 2024

Important content: Steele has a pet alligator named “Crocky J” at home.

He’s had it since he was a kid.

It’s 90-100 pounds.

😂 https://t.co/ZFN8ggws6Y
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) August 12, 2024

Rookie Jaden Hicks on his performance in Saturday’s preseason game in Jacksonville: “I’m content with it. There are some plays I could’ve made.” pic.twitter.com/Hp4zrzfTGS
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) August 12, 2024

Reid on Carson Steele: “You saw what he was as a running back. He’s learning the fullback spot as needed.”

“If he’s gonna make the team, he’s gotta be a great special teams player.” #ChiefsKingdom
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) August 12, 2024

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy: “In college I had the freedom to get the ball anywhere.”

Worthy said he was bummed out he didn’t get a chance to return a punt in the preseason opener Saturday. @KCTV5
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) August 12, 2024

Andy Reid says Hollywood Brown was able to get his t back into place without a surgery. Brown injured his shoulder Saturday in his lone preseason snap. @KCTV5
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) August 12, 2024

Andy Reid: Doctors were able to set WR Hollywood Brown’s t WITHOUT surgery.

He’s back in KC. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/8z0zDxPdo9
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) August 12, 2024

The man of the hour in St. Joe 🫡 @carsonsteele30 #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/xD82Hh7uSu
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) August 12, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid walks to training camp practice in St. Joseph on Aug.... — Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid walks to training camp practice in St. Joseph on Aug. 12, 2024.(Marleah Campbell, KCTV5)

Wanya Morris heads down the hill with a sleeve on his right leg. He did not play in Saturday’s preseason opener for the #Chiefs. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/PfuCUR5h1Y
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) August 12, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney arrives at a training camp practice in St.... — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney arrives at a training camp practice in St. Joseph on Aug. 12, 2024.(Marleah Campbell, KCTV5)

Saturday’s lone #Chiefs touchdown scorer Carson Steele took some time to acknowledge fans before Monday’s practice. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/kO1MmQc1jc
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) August 12, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker arrives at a training camp practice in St. Joseph on... — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker arrives at a training camp practice in St. Joseph on Aug. 12, 2024.(Marleah Campbell, KCTV5)

The NFL is set to hold a meeting on Monday about the new kickoff rule, specifically whether the ball should be live when it lands in the end zone, our Neal Jones reports. https://t.co/JHEO5vbUsc
— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) August 12, 2024

QB Patrick Mahomes and the #Chiefs quarterbacks head down the hill for their first practice following Saturday’s preseason opener. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/kxwhfBcFcm
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) August 12, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs players arrive at a training camp practice in St. Joseph on Aug. 12, 2024.(Marleah Campbell, KCTV5)

Sources tell @NealJoneskctv5 that the NFL is holding a meeting later today about the new kickoff rule, specifically whether the ball should be live when it lands in the end zone.

On Saturday, a ball that landed in the end zone led to a safety on a Mecole Hardman return. @KCTV5
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) August 12, 2024