There was an unfortunate passing in Chiefs Kingdom over the weekend: former special teams coordinator and the son of former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Frank Gansz Sr. passed away at the age of 64.
Thank you to friends of the site, Chief Concerns, for sharing the information with Arrowhead Pride so we can remember a unique member of the team’s history.
Frank Gansz Jr., former Chiefs coordinator & head coach’s son, has died | The Kansas City Star
During the 2003 season, when the Chiefs won the AFC West with a 13-3 record, they led the league in both punt-return average (16.4) and kick-return average (25.4). Dante Hall led the NFL in punt-return average, punt-return touchdowns and kickoff-return touchdowns.
The Chiefs also blocked two field-goal attempts that season. In the previous two seasons, the Chiefs blocked four punts.
In 2003, Gary Stills made the Pro Bowl as a special-teams player, and Kendall Gammon went to the NFL’s all-star game the following season as a long-snapper.
Five Observations from Tuesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/18 | The Mothership
3. Cornerback Mansoor Delane logged a pass-breakup on a quick slant during a 7-on-7 period.
Delane, who fully participated in a padded practice for the first time at training camp on Monday, was back at it and making plays on Tuesday. Notably, Delane – the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft – recorded a pass-breakup on a quick slant during 7-on-7 drills.
Elsewhere in the secondary, cornerback Melvin Smith also notched a pass-breakup on a quick throw over the middle during the same period.
Chiefs $11 Million Wide Receiver Exits Practice on Cart With Injury Tuesday | Heavy Sports
A report at about 11:10 am CT by ESPN’s Nate Taylor, citing information from the Chiefs, said that Thornton had suffered a “strained hamstring.” With the severity of the hamstring injury not immediately clear, the receiver’s sudden departure leaves the Chiefs awaiting an update that could have significant implications for their offense.
That receiver is Tyquan Thornton, who spent time in the medical tent before walking under his own power to the cart, then rode off the practice field from the sideline, according to injury analyst Jeff Mueller, a physical therapist who tracks NFL camps. The specific nature of Thornton’s injury or its severity had not been officially confirmed as of early Tuesday afternoon.
Smith-Schuster was with K.C. again last year in 2025, notching 33 receptions for 345 yards and a single touchdown. The Chiefs let Smith-Schuster leave in free agency this offseason as they sought to rebuild their skill-position group and go in a different direction.
Now that Smith-Schuster is available again, and the Chiefs are facing some injuries in the wide receiver room, it could be enticing for GM Brett Veach to bring back the veteran. He’d immediately be the most experienced receiver on the roster, having played in the NFL since 2017 when he entered the league out of USC with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Emari Demercado’s late preseason debut raises questions about Chiefs’ backfield plans | FanSided
Entering the fourth quarter in the preseason is typically a sign that you’re unlikely to make the roster or a fringe depth piece that is going to need an epic run to stick around. As harsh as this might seem, it is the reality of the business and part of the next month, as a large number of players will see their careers end, be forced to seek out a new landing spot, or hope to earn a practice squad role.
Demercado doesn’t seem to fit any of the above, based on Kansas City seeking him out in free agency and having a clear question mark when it comes to depth at the position. Kenneth Walker III is going to get the bulk of the carries; this much is clear.
Around the NFLChargers center Tyler Biadasz carted off practice field with apparent leg injury | The Athletic
Those were the scenes Tuesday as the Los Angeles Chargers held a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers at The Bolt. On the seventh rep of practice for the first-team offense, starting center Tyler Biadasz suffered an apparent left leg injury. Left guard Kayode Awosika threw a 49ers defensive lineman into the back of Biadasz’s leg.
Biadasz went down immediately. Trainers came out and treated him for a couple of minutes. Biadasz was then helped onto a cart. He could not put any weight on his left leg.
Multiple brawls mar Saints-Cowboys joint practice session | ESPN
Punches were thrown, helmets were tossed, and at one point, Saints tight end Brock Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, grabbed a Cowboys player and body-slammed him to the turf.
That scuffle happened after Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson punched Rechsteiner, who was then yanked around by the face mask as teammates poured in. The situation between the two teams was heated enough that Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer and Saints coach Kellen Moore discussed whether to continue.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says ‘no doubt’ there eventually will be NFL team outside U.S. | NFL.com
“At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA,” Goodell said, per ESPN.com. “I have no doubt that this will happen one day.”
Goodell’s comments came during an appearance with German outlet RTL/ntv ahead of a record nine international games this season, including a Week 10 game in Munich between the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions.
NFL owners in May passed a resolution to allow an increase to 10 international games beyond the 2026 season, and Goodell has stated in the past that the league’s goal is to play 16 international games.
In case you missed it on Arrowhead PrideJared Wiley prides himself on making catches like the one from Saturday
“Stiffness. I had a lot of stiffness last year,” Wiley shared. “Still was dealing with some swelling and stuff like that.
“I would say the main thing though is mentally – just mentally trust yourself,” Wiley continued. “Being able to do OTAs this offseason was a huge help. Just working through a bunch of that stuff and then by the time the season gets here you repeat these things so many times that you don’t even think about it anymore. Where last year, I felt like I was thinking about a lot before I was going in and out of breaks, before I was doing stuff.”
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