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Chiefs' Rookie - The Unexpected Standout While Rashee Rice Sits Out, Lights Up at Chiefs Training Camp!

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Day 4 of the Chiefs’ Training Camp just wrapped up, and the name on everyone’s lips isn’t Rashee Rice—it’s Jalen Royals, the “backup” who just stole the show. With Rice sidelined due to health issues, Royals was bumped up to the first team and immediately made his mark with a spectacular back-shoulder catch from Patrick Mahomes. The entire sideline erupted, and Chiefs social media exploded with praise and memes celebrating Royals’ breakout moment.

No one expected a backup WR like Royals to grab the spotlight so quickly, especially as he maximized every opportunity and showed a rare chemistry and confidence with Mahomes. His impressive rise not only opens a big door for Royals in the roster competition, but also puts real pressure on fellow receivers like Skyy Moore and Justyn Ross.

Patrick Mahomes didn’t hesitate to offer praise: “Jalen is really turning heads. He’s working hard, going all-out on every play. I think Royals is going to surprise even more people.” Coach Andy Reid admitted, “Royals has the mentality and spirit of a true playmaker, especially when the opportunity arises—he knows how to seize it.”

Once overlooked when he joined the Chiefs, Royals is now following the very path of many young Arrowhead receivers who broke out from training camp. The season is still young, but with what he’s shown, Jalen Royals absolutely deserves to be called the next big thing in the Chiefs’ wide receiver room.

What do you think of Royals’ performance? Is he worthy of being the top backup for Rashee Rice—or maybe even breaking out as a starter? Drop your comments and predictions for the Chiefs WR room in 2025!

Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.