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SportsBeat KC podcast: Chiefs’ signing of Sammy Watkins kicks off #RunItBackTour

Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins hands Claudia Hoffmeister’s phone back after taking a photo before the game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins hands Claudia Hoffmeister’s phone back after taking a photo before the game against the Baltimore Ravens. File photo

Chiefs fans woke up Friday morning to some good news. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins had signed a one-year deal worth $9 million, with incentives that can take it up to $16 million.

That means the team is set to return nearly every major part on offense from its Super Bowl championship team.

In this episode of The Star’s daily SportsBeat KC podcast, Chiefs beat writer Herbie Teope joins Blair Kerkhoff to talk about the Watkins signing and what offseason roster decisions remain for the Chiefs. After a break, you’ll hear from Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who — from his home basement Thursday — discussed an array of topics with reporters in a question-and-answer session via teleconference.

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Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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