The Kansas City Chiefs held their first full practice in pads Monday.
Coach Andy Reid said playing with pads on is part of the game.
Tight end Travis Kelce said adding pads is all part of training camp.
Kelce also said he is pleased the progress being made in practice.
Kelce also said he is happy to be in Kansas City.
Offensive lineman Orlando Brown Jr arrived at Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph on Monday, though not in time to participate in the morning practice, but he’s apparently prepared to sign his franchise tender and embark on his 2022 season.
Brown skipped the initial five days of camp — including all of the non-padded practices; the pads came on Monday — after he and the Chiefs failed to reach a long-term contract agreement. The two sides cannot return to the conversation about finances until the 2022 season concludes. Brown will instead play on the franchise tag this year, which granted him the option of skipping training camp.
