The Chiefs’ offense will take on the team’s defense ... in a charity softball game
The Chiefs’ offense plays against the defense in practice, but soon the two sides will face off in a sport other than football.
Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s foundation is hosting a charity softball game Friday at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. A home run derby will be held at 6 p.m., and the game starts at 7 p.m.
Fans can buy tickets here.
Valdes-Scantling’s Humble Beginnings Foundation aims to “help individuals in economically disadvantaged areas receive aid and resources to better themselves physically, mentally and emotionally. All proceeds from this game will be allocated into the Greater Kansas City Area.”
On the charity’s website, Valdes-Scantling shared this: “Growing up on the south side of St. Petersburg, FL, I saw children in economically disadvantaged areas and a large population of homeless individuals. Personally, I was fortunate enough to have a tremendous family who sacrificed everything to provide for me. My family instilled in me the importance of volunteering and giving back to my community. These same values have carried me through my adult years, volunteering my time and resources is something I take pride in. You never know what a simple gesture can do; with a little bit of giving and compassion I hope to change the lives of others.”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who put on a show at the Big Slick softball game last Friday, is among the Chiefs who will play.
Here are the players who are expected to participate in the game.
Offense
Patrick Mahomes
Isiah Pacheco
Creed Humphrey
Kadarius Toney
Noah Gray
Jody Fortson
Justyn Ross
Nick Allegretti
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Skyy Moore
Chris Oladokun
Rashee Rice
Richie James
Jawaan Taylor
Jerrion Ealy
Darian Kinnard
Wanya Morris
Matt Bushman
Jerome Carvin
Ihmir Smith-Marsette
John Ross
Tyler Fryfogle
Kendall Blanton
Sebastian Gutierrez
Shane Buechele
Prince Tega Wanogho
Defense
Nick Bolton
L’Jarius Sneed
Charles Omenihu
Justin Reid
Trent McDuffie
George Karlaftis
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Chamarri Conner
Kahlef Hailassie
Chris Williams
Keondre Coburn
Lamar Jackson
Malik Herring
Cole Christiansen
Nic Jones
Phil Haskins
Joe Thuney
Austin Reiter
This story was originally published June 7, 2023 at 9:55 AM.
