Kansas City Chiefs’ most fierce positional battle to watch at 2025 training camp

The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to make up for lost time in the 2025 NFL season. Kansas City came close to completing their three-peat in Super Bowl 59, but lost in epic fashion against Philadelphia. Now the Chiefs understand what they need to do better in 2025 if they want to get back to the Super Bowl.

The Chiefs deserve credit for attacking the 2025 NFL offseason with the proper urgency.

Kansas City added several important players during NFL free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft who should contribute in 2025. Some of the pieces could also be foundational pieces for the next several seasons.

The Chiefs made big investments in their offensive line specifically, signing Jaylon Moore and drafting Josh Simmons to hopefully solve the left tackle position.

Kansas City’s coaching staff has already taken a look at their new players in rookie minicamp, OTAs, and mandatory minicamp. But training camp will be the real test.

Which position groups should Chiefs fans pay extra special attention to during training camp?

Below we will explore what could be the fiercest position battle at Chiefs training camp later this month.

Chiefs need to sort out their wide receiver room during training camp

The wide receiver position was a big problem for the Chiefs in 2024. Now it could be a legitimate strength in 2025.

Kansas City has a deep depth chart at receiver, which guarantees that several talented players will be cut at the end of the preseason.

At this point before training camp, there are a few players who seems to be pretty clearly safe.

It would be shocking if the Chiefs did not start Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown, and Xavier Worthy at the start of the 2025 season.

Rice was sensational during the 2023 season, logging 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. He was one of Mahomes’ go-to weapons and absolutely feasted while operating out of the slot.

Sadly, Rice tore his ACL in 2024 and missed the vast majority of the season. He is still recovering but should be ready to contribute by the time the regular season is here.

Rice does have legal issues related to street racing that could become a problem in the future. But for now, the NFL does not seem determined to suspend Rice without any actual legal charges.

If Rice returns to this 2023 form this fall, there’s no way the Chiefs will let him leave the field.

Hollywood Brown also suffered a major injury in 2024. Brown suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery to repair, ending his season before it began.

The Chiefs planned to bring their deep passing attack back in 2024, but Brown’s injury made that more difficult.

Xavier Worthy was the only one of the trio who played the entire season. The rookie played well, logging 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.

He could be a candidate for a breakout seasons, especially if he benefits from softer coverage because of Rice...