Chiefs focus on improving defense at training camp amid preseason preparations

During the eighth day of training camp on August 6, 2026, the Kansas City Chiefs emphasized the need for improvement within their defense. Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo highlighted the performances of rookies Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods, stating both players have room for growth. Delane, who is working back from a shoulder issue, has yet to display his full potential. Meanwhile, Woods is adapting to the team's defensive strategies but shows promise. Spagnuolo noted a lack of physicality in goal-line drills and expressed that the unit requires more vocal leadership. The team is set to put on pads again for subsequent practices as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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