With the NFL season about to start, teams are finalizing their rosters and preparing as best as possible for Week 1. The Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning league champions, have added a backup quarterback for Patrick Mahomes. This player was once considered a potential successor to Tom Brady with the New England Patriots.
Coached by Andy Reid, the Chiefs are eagerly anticipating the start of the season and aiming to achieve the historic feat of winning the Super Bowl three years in a row. To this end, the team is continuing its preparation to ensure they are in top form for their debut.
The top contenders in the AFC West have had a preseason marked by underwhelming performances, which was also reflected in the final outcomes of their games. The serious injury to Hollywood Brown has forced Mahomes to explore alternative offensive strategies during the games.
The three preseason games ended in defeat for the champions: the opener saw the Jacksonville Jaguars win 26-13. In their second game, the Detroit Lions edged them 24-23. Finally, the Chiefs concluded their preseason with another loss, this time to the Chicago Bears, who won 34-21.
A new addition for Mahomes and the Chiefs
In recent hours regarding roster moves, a former New England Patriots player has finally joined the Chiefs. Though he could have been a successor to Tom Brady, he struggled to make an impact in Foxborough and has now arrived in Kansas City.
According to journalist Ian Rapoport, the player who has finally reached an agreement with the reigning NFL champions is quarterback Bailey Zappe. He will join Andy Reid’s practice squad.
The Chiefs’ debut
The reigning NFL champions will begin their quest to defend their title on Thursday, September 5th, facing Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday Night Football. Following their debut, Mahomes and company will need to navigate these challenging matchups:
- vs Cincinnati Bengals
- vs Atlanta Falcons
- vs Los Angeles Chargers
- vs New Orleans Saints