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Top 10 backup QB situations for 2025 NFL season: Chiefs, Packers, Rams have some of NFL’s best insurance plans | CBS Sports
4.Chiefs (Gardner Minshew)
Known as much for his quirky personality as his on-field results, Minshew flamed out quickly with the rival Las Vegas Raiders, but he’s back in cozier confines with the reigning AFC champions. Ball control isn’t his strength, but his backyard spirit is a perfect fit behind Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid, who could surely squeeze a postseason run out of the veteran if needed. Remember, he nearly led a playoff bid as a starter in 2023.
One reason for optimism for every team ahead of the 2025 NFL season | PFF
Kansas City Chiefs:Rashee Rice’s return
Kansas City’s receiving corps took a massive hit last season when Rashee Rice suffered a season-ending knee injury. After posting an excellent 86.1 PFF receiving grade during his rookie season, Rice recorded an 85.5 PFF receiving grade in 2024 prior to suffering his injury. He was well on his way to becoming Patrick Mahomes’ top target, and his void severely limited the Chiefs’ ability to create explosive plays. His return, along with the emergence of Xavier Worthy, should allow Kansas City’s passing game to bounce back.
Foolish Club Studios Announces Studio Structure and Names of Leadership | the Mothership
Foolish Club Studios – the newly launched studio inspired by the leadership of the Kansas City Chiefs – today unveiled the organizational structure and leadership team that will manage the day-to-day business for the studio, including development and production.
The newly announced leadership structure for Foolish Club Studios includes:
Mark Donovan, Chief Executive Officer for Foolish Club Studios and President of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Lara Krug, President and Chief Operating Officer of Foolish Club Studios, as well as Executive Vice President and Chief Media and Marketing Officer for the Chiefs.
Dan Crumb, Chief Financial Officer for Foolish Club Studios and the Chiefs.
Gelsomina Picariello, Head of Studio and Development for Foolish Club Studios, as well as Senior Director of Media Programming and Development for the Chiefs.
Foolish Club Studios is committed to creating original scripted and unscripted programs for short-form and long-form storytelling that goes beyond the field, celebrating stories of ambition, perseverance, and heart across sports and culture. The studio is engaged in multiple projects and expects to make development announcements in the coming months.
Iowa hires former NFL GM Scott Pioli as consultant following House settlement | The Athletic
At New England, Pioli was the Patriots’ vice president of player personnel when the team won three Super Bowls and was named the Pro Football Writers Association’s executive of the year three times. Pioli was the Chiefs’ general manager from 2009-12, and then served as Atlanta Falcons assistant general manager from 2014-19. He has since worked as an NFL analyst for SiriusXM, NBC Sports and NFL Network.
Iowa will share the maximum allowable amount of money under the House settlement, which is $20.5 million, with as much as 75 percent going toward the football program. In addition to bringing on Pioli, Iowa has established a cap management structure that includes general managers for each sport. Marcus Wilson will serve as executive senior associate athletics director for cap management and administration, while Scott Brickman, the department’s general manager for NIL and strategy through a partnership with Altius Sports Partners, will review and approve all agreements.
Around the NFL
Broncos sign former Ravens, Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins to a one-year deal, per report | CBS Sports
After meeting with him last week, the Denver Broncos are in fact signing veteran running back J.K. Dobbins to a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to NFL Media.
Denver’s decision to sign the 26-year-old Dobbins makes sense given its current situation at the position. After letting Javonte Williams test the free agent market (he quickly signed with the Dallas Cowboys), the Broncos drafted former UCF running back RJ Harvey in the second round of this year’s draft. While Harvey has potential, it makes sense for the Broncos to pair him with a veteran running back like Dobbins who can help shoulder the workload.
Dobbins’ impressive production is surely another reason why the Broncos wanted to sign him. Dobbins averaged an impressive 5.2 yards-per-carry during his first four seasons in the NFL. Last season (his first and only season with the Los Angeles Chargers), Dobbins ran for a career-high 905 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 4.6 yards-per-carry while appearing in 13 games.
T.J. Watt not attending Steelers’ mandatory minicamp | ESPN
Watt, who is entering the final year of his current contract with the Steelers, also skipped voluntary OTAs earlier this offseason as he attempted to negotiate a new deal.
If he misses all three days of minicamp, Watt would be subject to nearly $105,000 in fines. The Steelers opened their minicamp Tuesday, when Rodgers is expected to practice with his new teammates for the first time.
Watt last signed a four-year, $112 million deal in 2021 that averaged $28 million per year. Myles Garrett reset the pass-rusher market three months ago, however, with a record deal three months ago that averages $40 million annually and includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
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Chiefs’ training camp profile: Florida wide receiver Elijhah Badger
The prospect
Badger was a good-but-not-great college player, putting up respectable numbers in his three years at Arizona State. Badger caught 142 passes for 1,640 yards before entering the transfer portal to chase that NIL money, ultimately inking a deal with the Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida and Balance 180 Gym through the Florida Victorious Foundation.
In his lone season at Florida in 2024, Badger caught 39 receptions for 806 yards, which translates to just more than you can count on your fingers and toes: 20.7 yards per reception.
Badger ran extremely well for his size at the NFL Combine, recording a 40-yard dash time of 4.43 seconds.
While Badger knows how to stack defensive backs once he gets behind them, he doesn’t have much of a release package and offers very little underneath. He doesn’t really snap off his routes, either, and he can get lazy and inconsistent in this area.
He’s a long-strider, which hinders his agility and contributes to his struggles on short-area routes.
Badger has good vision and understands angles, leverage and how to utilize space to make guys miss, despite having only mediocre stop-start ability.
Social media to make you think
She likes Josh Allen because he "can play in cold weather".
This is every QB in games of 25 degrees or colder at kickoff since 2018. Not only can Patrick Mahomes *play* in cold weather, he is the best cold weather QB in the NFL.
Because he is the best any weather QB in the NFL. https://t.co/IM9Mu8xKyX pic.twitter.com/N6fq1sOSfI
— Taylor Witt (@Taylor_Witt) June 9, 2025
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