Kansas City Chiefs NFL training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines

With 2023 NFL training camps set to kick off the week of July 24, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Kevin Patra has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the AFC West:

Catch up on the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason and 2023 outlook below ...

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1) How will the WR corps take shape? Another offseason brought another shakeup in Patrick Mahomes' receiver unit. Gone are JuJu Smith-Schuster (who led K.C. wideouts in receptions and yards last season) and Mecole Hardman. The Chiefs imported second-round pick Rashee Rice and free agent Richie James. Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore are expected to play more significant roles in 2023 alongside Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Toney is the one to keep an eye on. He owns a WR1 skill set but needs to stay healthy and display development in his first full season in K.C. Training camp should also offer insight into the club's plans with Rice, who could carve out a sizable role with a good camp.

2) The Chiefs swapped out offensive tackles Orlando Brown and Andrew Wylie for Jawaan Taylor and Donovan Smith. After it initially appeared that Taylor would start at left tackle, the Chiefs signed Smith in May, pushing Taylor to the right side, where he played in Jacksonville. Mahomes makes life easier on blockers, but changes of this magnitude always bear tracking early in the season. Elsewhere along the line, we'll see how the depth pans out with several young players, including third-round pick Wanya Morris, battling for reps as reserves.

3) Will we have a resolution on Chris Jones' contract situation? The All-Pro defensive tackle skipped mandatory minicamp as he enters the final year of his contract. GM Brett Veach expressed