Chiefs Check-in: Kansas City celebrates Fourth of July with eye to training camp

July 4th marks yet another milestone in the #Chiefs offseason, which will give way to training camp in a matter of weeks:

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The Fourth of July holiday marks a milestone in the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason, as training camp awaits the team in just a matter of weeks. St. Joseph, Missouri will soon bristle with fans and analysts who want to see the Chiefs prepare for their title defense and get a good look at the NFL’s hottest commodity, Patrick Mahomes.

Fireworks and barbecue come first on the fourth, though, and these tidbits about the Chiefs and teams around the league will serve you well in conversation at the day’s get-togethers: