ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Andy Reid didnt waste much time before addressing the big topics surrounding the Chiefs as rookies and quarterbacks reported to training camp Tuesday afternoon.
In his opening statement, Reid discussed both wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Chris Jones both significant storylines throughout the Chiefs offseason.
Days earlier, the NFL ruled that Hill wouldnt be suspended or fined after a four-month league investigation into a child abuse probe involving Hill found he did not violate the NFLs personal conduct policy.
Lets talk about Tyreek, Reid said, a minute into his opening statement. I know thats a hot topic. The law enforcement side of it, theres been statements made on that. Theres been statements made by the Chiefs. Theres been statements made by Tyreek and with all those, we obviously, were comfortable with Tyreek coming back here. We look forward to bringing him back here and having an opportunity to get back and doing what he loves to do. He has some obligations that hell take care of as he goes and Im not going to get into all that. Im going to kind of end it after this here.
Youve all read all the statements, as we have, and we have the trust in Tyreek and were going to go forward in a positive way.
Reid paused and took a breath before addressing Jones situation. With the first few days of practice focused on rookies and quarterbacks, Jones wasnt expected to arrive Tuesday. The earliest Jones is scheduled to arrive is Friday, with the rest of the veterans, but hes in the midst of contract negotiations and may hold out longer.
Chris Jones would be the other topic of interest, Im sure, Reid said. Chris, well know more. Our people have talked with Chris people and theres been communication there. And so, well just see whether hes here or not here. We obviously want him here, and he probably wants to be here too.
Well see how all of that works out.
The Chiefs first training camp practice for rookies, quarterbacks and injured veterans will be Wednesday morning at Missouri Western.
