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On Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo held his first press conference of training camp. Head coach Andy Reid speaks every other day, and the coordinators rotate through on the other day.<\/p>\n

During the media session, Spagnuolo offered updates on four projected contributors for 2025.<\/p>\n

DE George Karlaftis<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On Sunday, Kansas City signed defensive end George Karlaftis to a four-year contract extension, evidence of his importance to Spagnuolo\u2019s operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first thing that sticks out with George is his character,\u201d said Spagnuolo. \u201cThe one thing that Brett and Andy do a great job of? We bring in a lot of good character guys. That\u2019s huge \u2014 in my opinion \u2014 in today\u2019s pro sports, because usually when you\u2019re a high-character guy, you\u2019re unselfish. George has got all of that, and then his ability and his intelligence.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can remember when (defensive line coach) Joe [Cullen] and I did the Zoom call with George, because I think he was the COVID draft. You guys would remember better than me, but I just remember that came out in a Zoom interview. All of that: how much he loved football. High-character guy. And Brett does a great job keeping those guys here.\u201d<\/p>\n

LB Nick Bolton<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While it took until the summer to reach an agreement with Karlaftis, MIKE linebacker Nick Bolton signed his three-year contract in mid-March.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just about everything,\u201d said Spagnuolo. \u201cHe\u2019s Patrick Mahomes for us. I\u2019ve said this before, and we\u2019re pretty multiple defensively, so if you don\u2019t have that guy, it gets really challenging.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bolton had been due for unrestricted free agency, and it was unclear if he would return to the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cBack when we didn\u2019t know if we were getting Nick, in my mind I was preparing for, \u2018If we don\u2019t have Nick, what do we do?\u2019 And it\u2019s just not the same. So thank God he\u2019s here.\u201d<\/p>\n

DB Chamarri Conner<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some fans have hoped Conner would slide to a traditional safety role after the club added corner Kristian\u202f Fulton \u2014 but with Fulton opening camp on the physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list, Conner has stayed at first\u2011team nickel.<\/p>\n

Still, it sounds like Conner\u2019s role will continue to evolve throughout training camp and as he enters Year 3.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really excited about Chamarri,\u201d noted Spagnuolo. \u201cI just watch him out there. He\u2019s become a little bit of a multiple-position guy, which is a good thing. I think you\u2019re going to see him \u2014 you\u2019re certainly going to see him at nickel. You\u2019re gonna see him at safety \u2014 and then if we get into some more exotic personnel packages, he\u2019ll be in there. I think he\u2019s an explosive athlete we\u2019ve got to get out on the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

CB Nohl Williams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Chiefs selected cornerback Nohl Williams out of California in the third round of this year\u2019s draft. During organized team activities (OTAs), Spagnuolo said that it seemed Williams was a bit overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

But on Wednesday, the defensive coordinator changed his tune on the rookie.<\/p>\n

\u201c[He\u2019s] much better,\u201d said Spagnuolo. \u201cI think those guys, when they come in young, the volume gets on them. It\u2019s all new, [so] there\u2019s anxiety. But I thought he came in pretty good shape coming in here. I\u2019m excited to see what he can do right on through. We\u2019re going to get him against some better competition as we go, and we\u2019ll see what he can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Injury report<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Returned to practice: <\/strong> N\/A<\/li>\n
  • Out of practice (due to injury): <\/strong>N\/A<\/li>\n
  • Left practice early (due to injury): <\/strong>N\/A<\/li>\n
  • Non-football injury (NFI) list<\/strong>: DL BJ Thompson<\/li>\n
  • Physically unable to perform (PUP) list:<\/strong> CB Kristian Fulton (out with knee since 7\/22), OL Jawaan Taylor (out with knee since 7\/22), TE Tre Watson (out since 7\/22)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Post of the day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Our John Dixon compiled all of Wednesday\u2019s posts here. Here is the post of the day:<\/p>\n

    The people are excited.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Quote of the day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Defensive tackle Chris Jones, after Steve Spagnuolo told an old embarrassing story about him: <\/strong>\u201cI didn\u2019t know he was going to tell all my business. He\u2019s known for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

    What\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Wednesday\u2019s practice leads into another workout on Thursday as part of the ramp-up period. That begins at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. Head coach Andy Reid will address the media following the practice as quarterbacks, running backs and specialists sign autographs.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s the complete 2025 training camp schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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