Kansas City Chiefs conduct Andy Reid's unique 10-10-10 practice format
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
FootballThe Kansas City Chiefs held a 10-10-10 practice on August 7, 2026, in St. Joseph, Missouri, where they emphasized mental sharpness over physical intensity. This unique format, pioneered by head coach Andy Reid, consists of 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays, and 10 minutes of special teams work. It offers players, especially newcomers, a chance to process information under a lighter practice regime. Several key players, including Xavier Worthy and L’Jarius Sneed, did not participate. Following this practice, the Chiefs will return to padded sessions before their upcoming preseason game.
- •The practice took place after three consecutive days of padded training.
- •Players run in and out of huddles to execute assignments.
- •Scout teams simulate game conditions to help the offense and defense.
- •Several notable players were absent from the practice.
- •Chiefs will resume regular padded practices following this session.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — The beauty behind an Andy Reid 10-10-10 practice
"ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the NFL, teams are required to hold a non-padded practice after three consecutive days in pads. For Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs, that opens the door for an Andy Reid special: a 10-10-10 practice. A 10-10-10 practice is unique to Reid and places an emphasis on lower intensity and mental sharpness. It derives its name from 10 offensive plays, 10 ...
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