Kansas City Chiefs Gear Up for Preseason Amidst Roster Updates and Coaching Absence
The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for their first preseason game, holding practice at Arrowhead Stadium. Key updates include wide receiver Xavier Worthy's continued absence due to a shoulder injury and Cyrus Allen's return to practice in full pads. Offensive…
Kansas City, MO, August 7, 2026 —
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of their preparations for the upcoming preseason, with practices currently underway at Arrowhead Stadium. The team is navigating several roster changes and personnel matters as they ramp up for their first exhibition game.
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy remains sidelined due to a shoulder injury, his continued absence noted during recent training sessions. In contrast, Cyrus Allen has returned to practice and is participating fully in pads, signaling his readiness for drills.
Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is temporarily stepping away from his coaching duties. His absence is to attend to his wife as she recovers from a shooting incident. The team has not provided a timeline for his return.
On the field, rookie player Peter Woods is drawing attention and receiving praise for his performance in practice. Meanwhile, other players, including Kristian Fulton and Ashton Gillotte, are currently managing injuries, impacting their participation in team activities.
The team is focused on these developments as they finalize their roster and game strategies ahead of their initial preseason contest.
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