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The Kansas City Chiefs jumped into Phase 2 of the offseason program on Monday, May 1.
The team kicked off the first phase of the offseason workout program back on April 17. It was held virtually for the second consecutive season, but after two weeks or so of voluntary strength and conditioning training, Phase 2 is officially beginning in Kansas City.
This phase will go on for the next three weeks, leading to voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the end of the month. Here is what Phase 2 entails, via the NFL’s offseason workout press release:
Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and drills, as well as “perfect play drills,” and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, conducted at a walk-through pace. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.
Players can report to the team facilities today if they so choose, but this portion of the offseason program remains voluntary.
The Chiefs will also hold their rookie minicamp during this period — which is mandatory for all rookies unless they’re excused by the team. It will take place on the first weekend following the 2023 NFL draft from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. Rookies get a little bit of extra time with the coaching staff during this period before the veterans get into the building. It helps them catch up on what they’ve missed in the offseason program thus far and allows them to acclimate to life in the NFL.
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