The Raiders caused a stir on social media Thursday after video emerged of rookie safety Trey Taylor carrying a Kermit the Frog puppet. The Muppets character was sporting a Mahomes jersey and a wig reminiscent to the quarterback's curly hair.

It's a curious move by the Raiders to mock Mahomes -- you know, given his resume and his dominance in the rivalry between the AFC West rivals. The two-time NFL MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion was asked if the video would provide additional motivation when the teams meet on the field.

"Yeah, I mean, it's still early in the year. Stuff like that happens," Mahomes said Friday. "It'll get handled when it gets handled."

Mahomes, 28, traditionally has handled the Raiders, posting a 10-2 record in 12 starts. He has completed 66.2 percent of his passes for 3,573 yards versus Las Vegas with 30 touchdowns and four interceptions.

The first chance Mahomes has to add to those totals is Oct. 27, when the Chiefs visit Las Vegas for a Week 8 clash. The division rivals will reconvene in Kansas City on Nov. 29.

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce downplayed the incident on Friday.

"We addressed it as a team yesterday and we nipped it in the bud. It's over with," Pierce said.

The severity of the injury was not immediately known for Watson, who was able to walk to the sideline before he was carted back to the locker room.

Watson, 29, had 27 catches for 460 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games (eight starts) last season.

The three-time Super Bowl champion has 65 receptions for 1,033 yards and seven scores in 73 career games (17 starts) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018-21) and Chiefs.

Justin Reid is on the team's non-football injury list after sustaining the injury between OTAs and the beginning of camp, the coach said. Justin Reid wore a sleeve on his right knee during the team's first full-squad practice on Sunday.

The safety played four seasons with the Houston Texans, who drafted him in the third round of the 2018 draft. Since signing a three-year contract worth $31.5 million with the Chiefs in March 2022, Justin Reid has amassed 178 tackles and 14 pass deflections with one interception during Kansas City's march to back-to-back Super Bowls victories.

The Chiefs open the season with a Thursday night game against the visiting Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5. It will be a rematch of last season's AFC title game.

"Every option is on the table," Donovan said of the Chiefs' approach to planning for a new stadium.

The Chiefs are committed to home games at Arrowhead Stadium through the 2030 season and have an agreement with Jackson County (Mo.) into 2031.

Donovan said the proposal from the state of Kansas using STAR bonds to finance a new stadium is "a really good option," and wants to determine a direction for the franchise by the end of the season.

"What makes the most sense for our fans? What makes the most sense for our franchise and this organization? What makes the most sense and can have the biggest impact on this region? I think the positive is we do have options and we'll consider those," Donovan said Friday at a press conference marking the start of training game.

"This is a generational decision. This is going to impact the future of this franchise for generations. We got to get it right."

Donovan said one year ago at the start of training camp that he envisioned "three realistic options" for a new stadium. In February, Donovan and Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt revealed a design plan dubbed "Arrowhead Reimagined," and $800 million renovation and upgrade mission.

Jackson County rejected an April ballot proposal that would've partially funded a new stadium for the Royals in downtown Kansas City and provided funds for the Arrowhead renovation. At present, the Royals' home park -- Kauffman Stadium -- and Arrowhead Stadium sit side-by-side separated by a parking lot.

If another measure heads to the ballot this year or next, Donovan wants to have assurances from the state and county about contributions and commitments to keep the franchise.

"We have committed that if we go to a public vote, we'll do it in a way which is much more binding before we get to development," Donovan said. "We'll have a lot facts, a lot of the details determined before we go. I think it's important to acknowledge that because we'd have to have agreements on the state side, as well as on the county side."

OPEN CAMP: July 20, St. Joseph, Mo. (Missouri Western State University)

LAST YEAR: A season-opening loss, worry about TE Travis Kelce's health (knee) and wonder if the Chiefs put enough weapons around Patrick Mahomes were headlines around Kansas City until Andy Reid and Mahomes leaned all the way into a dominant defense and mowed down doubters right back to the Super Bowl. Reid eschewed rumors of retirement for a bid at a threepeat and Kelce picked up the world's most famous fan as the bandwagon reloads around No. 15.

KEY ADDITIONS: P Matt Araiza, WR Marquise Brown, S Jaden Hicks, TE Irv Smith Jr., OT Kingsley Suamataia, QB Carson Wentz, TE Jared Wiley, WR Xavier Worthy

KEY LOSSES: TE Blake Bell, S Mike Edwards, QB Blaine Gabbert, LB Willie Gay Jr., RB Jerick McKinnon, WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, OT Donovan Smith, CB L'Jarius Sneed, P Tommy Townsend

CAMP NEEDS: Speed was a theme for GM Brett Veach in rounding out the receiver corps, signing free agent Brown and using the 28th pick (via trade) to select Texas WR Worthy. Roles could reset if Rashee Rice's offseason car accident and arrest bring legal punishment or NFL suspension. Dealing franchise-tagged corner Sneed subtracts the player in the secondary that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo credited with making his scheme possible.

2024 EXPECTATIONS: Super Bowl or bust, that's the clear sentiment from Mahomes in the first days of workouts. Winning isn't the expectation -- winning it all is the new benchmark. Kansas City's defense will be working in multiple first-year starters and the offense didn't survive free agency unscathed, but the Chiefs have the potential to be a better team on paper.

PRESEASON SCHEDULE:

at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 10

vs. Detroit Lions, 4 p.m. ET, Saturday, Aug. 17

vs. Chicago Bears, 8:20 p.m. ET, Thursday, Aug. 22

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Haynes' death but didn't divulge details. Haynes died in Dallas.

Haynes played for the Dallas Texans from 1960-62 before the franchise moved to Kansas City. He played for the Chiefs in 1963-64 and was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1991. While with the franchise, he rushed for 3,814 yards and 39 touchdowns, caught 199 passes for 2,739 yards and 17 scores, averaged 25.5 yards and scored one touchdown on kickoff returns, and averaged 10.9 yards on punt returns.

"My family and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes," Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said in a news release. "Abner was one of the first great stars of the Dallas Texans and the American Football League. In the league's first season in 1960, Abner earned Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year honors, and more importantly, he earned the respect and admiration of his teammates and fans alike.

"In addition to his on-the-field prowess, Abner was a man of courage and leadership from a very young age. He remained involved in the community well after his playing days were over, and his legacy extends far beyond the gridiron. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Guadalupe and his entire family during this difficult time."

Haynes was voted MVP in 1960, when he also won Rookie of the Year honors. He established career highs of 1,049 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns in 1962.

Haynes also played for the Denver Broncos (1965-66), Miami Dolphins (1967) and New York Jets (1967). He finished his career with 4,630 yards and 46 touchdowns on the ground and accumulated 3,535 receiving yards and 20 scores on 287 receptions. Haynes also returned a punt for a score in 1965 to go with his kickoff return TD in 1961.

Haynes played college football for North Texas and was a two-time All-Missouri Valley Conference selection as well as earning All-American honors in 1959. He rushed for 1,864 yards and 17 touchdowns in his three varsity seasons.

In 1956, Haynes and teammate Leon King were the first African-Americans to play college football on an integrated team in the state of Texas. He moved up to the varsity in 1957.

Haynes was inducted into the North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986.

Mahomes and the Chiefs are chasing a Super Bowl three-peat and clocked in for the 2024 season well before the official start of Kansas City's training camp at Missouri Western in St. Joseph, Mo.

Mahomes and the other quarterbacks on the roster know the benefit of getting extra reps with rookies and newcomers, including wide receivers like first-round pick Xavier Worthy and free-agent addition Marquise "Hollywood" Brown.

Already a faster runner than former Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, at least on the stopwatch, Worthy ran a record-breaking 4.21-second 40-yard dash at the combine. Hill was timed at 4.29 seconds during his 2016 pro day. Worthy now is rapidly acclimating into an offense focused on spreading around the ball.

"There's no easing," Mahomes said of expectations for Worthy. "He's going to have to be ready to go. We got a lot of competition on this offense. He got a lot of mental work in these last few weeks that he had during OTAs and minicamp, but it's time to go now. Y'all saw it with Rashee last year and some of the throwing-up days he had. We're going to push you to the limit and prepare yourself to be ready to go for the season. That's not just (Worthy). That's everybody and everybody has to have that mentality when they come into camp."

Worthy was limited to "mental reps" in OTAs because of a hamstring injury. But head coach Andy Reid said the injury isn't a factor now and declared Worthy ready to go.

"It was driving him crazy to have to watch," Reid said of Worthy, the No. 28 pick in the draft. "You don't want to be the No. 1 pick, come in and be sitting on the bench and watching. He's a competitive kid that wants to be in there, and we're gonna get him going."

Worthy, 21, had his most complete college season as a junior at Texas in 2023, catching 75 passes for 1,014 yards and five touchdowns. He had 26 career touchdown receptions in 39 games and averaged 14.0 yards per catch for the Longhorns.

General manager Brett Veach said Worthy was targeted by the Chiefs for his scoring production and special-teams value. Kansas City moved up 38 spots in a trade with the Buffalo Bills to make the pick. Now it's up to Worthy to prove Veach right.

"It's all go. Once you're here, you're here," Worthy said. "I understand definitely what Pat's saying, and just to build that connection with him is going to be key here."

According to online records from the Tuscaloosa County, Ala., jail, Buggs was released on $5,000 bond, AL.com reported on Sunday.

The arrest continues a tumultuous offseason for both Buggs and the Chiefs.

Buggs was charged with animal cruelty last month in Tuscaloosa after two dogs under his care -- a Pitbull and a Rottweiler mix -- were found to be negelected and severely malnourished, AL.com reported. One of the dogs had to be euthanized.

In that case, authorities charged him with two misdemeanor counts of second-degree animal cruelty.

In a statement to AL.com, Buggs' agent said the player denied the charges and said the city had an ulterior motive in filing those charges.

"We believe the City of Tuscaloosa's decision to file charges today is part of a concerted effort by the City of Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa Police Department to besmirch Mr. Buggs' name and reputation as part of an ongoing subversive campaign to force the close of his local business Kings Hookah Lounge," the statement from Trey Robinson said.

Robinson also wrote that Buggs had been arrested twice on unspecified misdemeanor charges this offseason but the records weren't public.

Buggs, who played college football at Alabama, was selected by the Steelers in the six round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons in Pittsburgh and the past two with the Detroit Lions. Released in January by the Lions, he signed with the Chiefs.

The 27-year-old Buggs has played in 56 games (23 starts) and posted 89 tackles, 12 quarterback hits and two sacks. He returned one fumble for 33 yards.

Also among the Chiefs, receiver Rashee Rice also is facing eight felony charges, including six counts of collision involving injury, following a six-vehicle crash March 30 on a Dallas highway. According to an arrest-warrant affidavit, he was driving 119 mph and caused the crash.

Last month, Chiefs offensive linemen Chukwuebuka Godrick and Wanya Morris were arrested in Johnson County, Kan., on misdemeanor possession of marijuana. They were released from jail after posting bond.

Unfortunately, they also feature an error in the engraving.

On the inside band of the ring, there is a rundown of the Chiefs' postseason victories listed. While it's true that Kansas City recorded a 26-7 win over Miami in the wild-card round, the Dolphins were erroneously listed as the AFC's seventh seed. Miami, in fact, was the sixth seed.

Given all that went into winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers, it's likely the Chiefs are willing to look past the inaccurate seeding of their wild-card foe.

Thompson, 25, endured his medical ordeal on Thursday while at the Chiefs' practice facility in a team meeting. He received CPR from the Chiefs medical staff before being taken to The University of Kansas Health System.

"The family thanks everyone for their prayers and wants to especially thank the Chiefs medical and training staff for their rapid response and professionalism throughout this situation," agent Chris Turnage said in a statement.

Thompson recorded two tackles in one game as a rookie last season. He was selected by Kansas City in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Stephen F. Austin.

Chris Turnage, Thompson's agent, told ESPN that the 25-year-old Thompson remained unconscious but doctors are optimistic about his recovery.

Per reports, the Chiefs' medical staff attended to Thompson and an ambulance was called. The Chiefs sent players home and rescheduled practice for Friday.

Thompson recorded two tackles in one game as a rookie last season. He was selected by Kansas City in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Stephen F. Austin.

A backup defensive lineman had a seizure during a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest, according to the report.

The Chiefs' medical staff attended to the player and an ambulance was called. He is currently in stable condition, per the report.

NFL Network reported it was a one-year deal for Hardman, who caught the game-winning touchdown in Kansas City's 25-22 overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

Hardman, 26, rejoins a wide receiver room that added free agent Marquise Brown and first-round pick Xavier Worthy. He also could provide depth should fellow wideout Rashee Rice receive a suspension due to off-the-field issues.

A three-time Super Bowl champion, Hardman had 15 catches for 124 yards in 11 games last season split with the New York Jets and Chiefs.

Hardman has 166 receptions for 2,212 yards and 16 touchdowns in 68 career games (28 starts) since being picked by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

"Welcome back," Biden said to applause.

Biden teased tight end Travis Kelce, who found his way to the microphone at last year's celebration in Washington, that he would "have Travis come up here, but God only knows what he'd say. Travis ... come up here."

Kelce, in a tan suit standing in the first of three rows of teammates and coaches, made the shuffle step from a few feet away and took the microphone.

"My fellow Americans," Kelce said to laughter. "It's nice to see you all yet again. I'm not going to lie, President Biden. They told me if I came up here I'm going to get tased. So I'm going to go back to my spot, alright?"

Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, who was traded to the Tennessee Titans, and wide receiver Rashee Rice, who began the offseason training away from the team after being involved in a high-speed accident in Texas that left multiple others injured, were with the 2023 team on Friday at the White House.

So was kicker Harrison Butker. Butker's commencement speech at Benedictine College in May drew attention when he criticized Biden as "delusional" based on what he considers "hypocritical" views on abortion.

Biden was gifted a Chiefs helmet, the traditional red headwear with the arrowhead K.C. logo on the side, and was urged to put it on -- which he did after resisting initially.

Butker caused a stir during his 20-minute commencement address on May 11 at Benedictine College, which is a Catholic school in Atchison, Kan. He addressed the female graduates in attendance and spoke against the "diabolical lies" society places on women who emphasize their careers over motherhood.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said on Wednesday that he did not "necessarily agree with" Butker's comments but noted he was going to "judge him by the character he shows every single day."

Kelce had a similar take on the matter while speaking Friday on his "New Heights" podcast.

"He's treated friends and family that I've introduced to him with nothing but respect and kindness," Kelce said of Butker. "And that's how he treats everyone. When it comes down to his views and what he said (in his) commencement speech, those are his.

"I can't say I agree with the majority of it or just about any of it outside of just him loving his family and his kids. And I don't think that I should judge him by his views, especially his religious views, of how to go about life, that's just not who I am."

Kelce did not address the part of Butker's speech in which the kicker quoted a Taylor Swift lyric.

Butker said, "As my teammate's girlfriend says, 'familiarity breeds contempt'" -- which references Swift's song "Bejeweled."

NFL Network reported Tuesday that the photographer Rice is accused of assaulting outside a Dallas nightclub earlier this month now wants the charges dropped.

A police report from the alleged May 5 incident said that Rice punched a man in the face, resulting in "visible swelling."

NFL Network said the man has since filed an affidavit to withdraw the complaint.

Rice, 24, is participating in the Chiefs' voluntary offseason activities this week as he continues to navigate legal issues from two separate incidents.

When the alleged nightclub assault took place, Rice already was in trouble in Dallas for his connection to a six-car crash on March 30. He turned himself in to police several days later and faces one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.

Seven people were left with injuries, including at least one woman who sustained "serious bodily injury" and another who was stranded on the highway with her 4-year-old son for about five hours after the crash.

The Chiefs are bracing for a multi-game suspension for Rice, ESPN previously reported. The team and the league are waiting for the legal process to play out on both incidents.

Rice was second only to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in catches (79) and receiving yards (938) as a rookie in 2023. He led the Super Bowl champions with seven receiving touchdowns.

Monday is the start of the Chiefs' Phase 3 of OTAs, bringing together rookies and veterans.

Rice, 24, is accused of assaulting a photographer at a Dallas nightclub earlier this month. The photog was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The wide receiver, who grew up in the Dallas area and played for SMU, was already in trouble in the city for his connection to a six-car crash on March 30. Rice turned himself in to police several days later and faces one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.

Seven people were left with injuries, including at least one woman who sustained "serious bodily injury" and another who was stranded on the highway with her 4-year-old son for about five hours after the crash.

The Chiefs are bracing for a multi-game suspension for Rice, ESPN previously reported. The team and the league are waiting for the legal process to play out on both incidents.

Rice was second only to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in catches (79) and receiving yards (938) as a rookie in 2023. He led the Super Bowl champions with seven receiving touchdowns.

The Week 1 headliner was confirmed by the league as the build-up begins for a full schedule release on Wednesday night with select marquee games and dates made official by the NFL.

The Chiefs beat the Ravens, 17-10, in the AFC Championship game to reach the Super Bowl, where Kansas City topped the San Francisco 49ers.

This is the third time in five seasons the Chiefs and Ravens are scheduled to face off. The Thursday night primetime game has become a traditional spotlight game for the defending Super Bowl champions.

Last season, it became a springboard for the Lions when Detroit left Arrowhead Stadium with a 21-20 win.

Previously the NFL confirmed Game 2 of the NFL season would feature the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Sept. 6, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It's the first time a regular-season game is being played in South America and the first game on a Friday of the NFL's opening week since 1970.

Police view Rice as a suspect in an incident that took place outside a nightclub early Monday morning, according to the reports. A man allegedly hit a photographer, who was then taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Rice's attorney declined comment to the Morning News, and no charges were filed as of Tuesday evening.

The wide receiver, who grew up in the Dallas area and played for SMU, was already in trouble in the city for his connection to a six-car crash on March 30. Rice turned himself in to police several days later and faces one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.

An arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Morning News showed that Rice was driving 119 mph before the accident. A friend and former SMU teammate, Teddy Knox, was traveling 116 mph in a separate car, and he faces the same charges as Rice.

Seven people were left with injuries, including at least one woman who sustained "serious bodily injury" and another who was stranded on the highway with her 4-year-old son for about five hours after the crash.

On April 3, Rice said he took "full responsibility" for his actions related to the crash.

Toney, 25, signed his first NFL deal after the New York Giants made him the 20th overall pick in the 2021 draft. He played one full season with New York before being traded to Kansas City in October 2022.

In his first full season with the Chiefs in 2023, Toney battled injuries and had just 27 receptions for 169 yards and a touchdown in 13 games (two starts). He also had six punt returns for 58 yards.

Toney was injured before the season started, tearing a meniscus at the first practice of the summer and missing the rest of training camp.

He played in the season opener after undergoing surgery but was bothered by injuries throughout the season. Including the postseason, he was on the Chiefs' injury report for 19 of their 21 games.

After Week 15, Toney didn't play another down the rest of the season and sat out the Chiefs' run to a second straight Super Bowl championship.

This season, Toney will have added competition as the Chiefs brought in free agent wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and chose speedy wideout Xavier Worthy in the first round of last month's draft.

In three seasons with the Giants (2021-22) and Chiefs (2022-23), Toney has 82 catches for 760 yards and three touchdowns. He also has 17 punt returns for 119 yards.

Kelce, as it turns out, got what he wanted as the Chiefs reworked his contract, pumping up his salary to $34.25 million over the next two seasons. The $17.125 million per year represents the highest average annual salary among all NFL tight ends.

"I'm not a guy that sits out," Kelce said on the "New Heights" podcast with his brother, Jason. "I'm not a guy that holds out. I'm a guy that loves coming into the building, and the Chiefs know that. So, for them to want to get this done for me knowing how much blood, sweat and tears that I put into this thing, I'm extremely grateful."

Kelce, 34, was in line to earn $12 million in 2024 and $16.25 million in 2025 prior to the deal.

"I'm so excited and so thankful to this organization for getting it done, making me feel appreciated and compensated the right way, and on top of that I got to move the needle for the tight end room," Kelce said. "It's everyone else's job to keep making that tight end AAV (average annual value) go up and up with every single contract that's better than mine in the future.

"I'm so fricking thankful to (general manager) Brett Veach, (president) Mark Donovan, Coach (Andy) Reid -- Big Red, I love you, big guy -- and obviously (team owner) Clark Hunt. The Hunt family has been unbelievable to not only myself and this Kansas City community, but they've just been so generous since I've been here in making it feel like home. For the past (11) years I've been able to make this place exactly that and I've loved every single second of it and I'm going to love the next two years playing here in Kansas City and we'll see what happens after that."

Kelce was set to become a free agent after the 2025 season as part of a four-year, $57.25 million deal he signed in August 2020.

The nine-time Pro Bowl selection was due to be fourth among NFL tight ends in annual salary in 2024, behind Darren Waller (New York Giants), T.J. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings) and George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers).

Kelce led the Chiefs with 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns in 2023. Kelce sat out Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers, forgoing a chance to stretch his streak of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to eight in order to enter the playoffs healthy.

Kelce has 907 receptions for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns in 159 regular-season games with the Chiefs since he was drafted in the third round in 2013.

Kelce's deal was quickly celebrated by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

"I told yall I'll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy! @tkelce," Mahomes said via X.

The Chiefs signed head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach to contract extensions prior to the draft. Mahomes signed a 10-year deal in 2020.

Kelce, 34, was set to become a free agent after the 2025 season. The new deal replaces the final two years on his existing contract, a four-year, $57.25 million deal he signed in August 2020.

Kelce led the Chiefs with 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns in 2023. Kelce sat out Week 17 against the Chargers, forgoing a chance to stretch his streak of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to eight in order to enter the playoffs healthy.

He was due to be fourth in the NFL in annual salary behind Darren Waller (Giants), T.J. Hockenson (Vikings) and George Kittle (49ers) in 2024.

Kelce has 907 receptions for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns in 159 regular-season games with the Chiefs since he was drafted in the third round in 2013.