Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praises tight end Jake Briningstool's progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke about second-year tight end Jake Briningstool during a press conference held on August 6, 2026. Reid highlighted Briningstool's recovery from a hamstring injury sustained during last year's camp, which caused him to miss the entire 2025 season. Reid noted that Briningstool has shown improvement in both receiving and blocking skills during practices at Missouri Western State University. The Chiefs signed Briningstool as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft, and he had a strong collegiate career at Clemson with 124 receptions for 1,313 yards and 16 touchdowns. Moving forward, Reid emphasized the need for Briningstool to continue developing his game.
- •Andy Reid spoke after practice on August 6, 2026.
- •Jake Briningstool missed the 2025 season due to a hamstring injury.
- •Reid praised Briningstool's improvement in practices.
- •Briningstool had a successful college career at Clemson.
- •The tight end aims to build on his skills this training camp.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on promising second-year prospect
"During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid commented on promising second-year prospect Jake Briningstool | @EdEastonJr
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