Let’s talk top storylines as Chiefs assemble in St. Joe for 2025 camp | Podcast
Just as the Chiefs were preparing to open training camp, several personnel matters were decided.
The Chiefs made Trey Smith the NFL’s highest-paid guard with a four-year deal worth $94 million, and a few days later the team locked up defensive end George Karlaftis with a similar contract.
Also, the Chiefs will soon know about the status of wide receiver Rashee Rice relative to the NFL’s personal-conduct policy. Rice was sentenced to five years probation and 30 days jail time for his role in a chain-reaction car crash in Dallas last year.
Now, Rice and the team are awaiting word from the NFL about a potential, even likely, suspension.
On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell talks about the recent news and ramifications. The Chiefs are bidding to reach a fourth straight Super Bowl as training camp opens at Missouri Western State University this week.
This story was originally published July 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM.