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For the last several years, the Chiefs’ home stadium has had some branding to go along with its iconic name.
Now, that is no more.
The organization announced on Wednesday that “G.E.H.A Field” has been dropped from the name of the venue that is going back to being known simply as Arrowhead Stadium.
G.E.H.A will continue to be a key partner with the Chiefs.
The original naming deal was slated to go through the 2031 season.
“G.E.H.A is a tremendous partner and this mutual decision reflects a shared commitment to honoring the rich history of Arrowhead Stadium and the Chiefs organization,” Chiefs president Mark Donovan said in a statement released by the team. “We are thrilled to continue working with G.E.H.A on all of the key community, military, and veteran-focused programs that they have helped us bring to life over the years.”
“Together with the Chiefs, we made the decision to return the stadium to its iconic Arrowhead identity, honoring the legacy, tradition, and community pride it represents,” Raj Vanilla, G.E.H.A’s EVP growth and strategy, said in a statement. “We are proud to have been part of this chapter in the stadium’s history and to celebrate the return of a name that is synonymous with Chiefs Kingdom. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Chiefs and investing in programs that make a difference in the communities where our members live, work, and serve.”
Arrowhead Stadium, which opened in 1972, was also known as “Kansas City Stadium” this summer for the FIFA World Cup.
The Chiefs have announced a plan to replace Arrowhead, which is in Missouri, with a domed stadium across the border in Kansas. That is currently slated to open in time for the 2031 season.
There is some positive news on the injury front for one of Kansas City’s key offensive pieces.
According to multiple reporters on the scene, receiver Rashee Rice participated in 11-on-11 drills for the first time in 2026 training camp on Wednesday.
Rice has been recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in May before serving a 30-day sentence for violating his probation by testing positive for THC. Rice was released from Dallas County Jail on June 16.
While he did not begin training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, the Chiefs have been bringing him along methodically during camp.
Rice appeared in eight games last season, catching 53 passes for 571 yards with five touchdowns.
Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, is improving after she was shot in their home in Virginia on July 26.
Although Mia Bieniemy remains hospitalized, she is doing better, according to Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who said Eric Bieniemy remains away from the team with no scheduled return.
“On the Eric Bieniemy side, Mia’s doing better, she keeps improving by the day, so that’s a positive. There’s no timetable on EB coming back or any of that. He just needs to take care of business and when he gets back here he gets back here,” Reid said.
Eric and Mia’s son Elijah Bieniemy was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling in connection with the shooting. Elijah Bieniemy has been jailed since then. Court appearances have been delayed while Elijah undergoes mental health evaluations.
The Chiefs dodged a pair of bullets when it came to wide receiver injuries on Sunday.
Rookie Cyrus Allen and veteran Xavier Worthy both left practice after getting hurt, but neither one is expected to be out long. Word on Sunday was that Allen suffered a shin bruise and head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that Worthy has a shoulder sprain.
Worthy’s sprain is minor enough that Reid said the wideout is expected to practice later this week. Reid also confirmed that Allen is looking at a similar timeline for his own return to action.
While the Chiefs would prefer to have no injury issues with any of their wideouts as Patrick Mahomes returns from a torn ACL, they’ll take this double dose of good news as the next best thing.
In the push and pull over whether NFL fields will be covered with high-quality grass, a global solution is possible, albeit unlikely, through collective bargaining. For now, the decisions will be made one team at a time — especially as new stadiums are built.
The Bills decided to convert from turf to grass in their new stadium. The Chiefs, who are in the process of building a new domed stadium in Kansas, prefer to continue to play on grass, but no decision has been made.
The Browns are also building a covered stadium, in suburban Brook Park. They currently play on grass. Per the team, the Browns will play on artificial turf in the new stadium.
That said, the new stadium will have the ability to accommodate grass, which happens most often when a venue hosts soccer matches. Which means that, in theory, the artificial turf for NFL games could eventually be swapped out for grass.
For now, the plan is artificial turf. Which will tip the current 16-16 balance of teams playing homes games on real grass and fake grass toward turf, 17-15.
Unless, of course, owners of teams that play on turf decide to switch to grass. Starting with the incoming owners of the Seahawks, possibly.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid continues to see positive signs from Patrick Mahomes in the quarterback’s recovery from a torn ACL.
Reid said on Saturday that Mahomes has been doing a great job since training camp started.
“He’s really doing everything that he normally does and doing it well. So, we’re happy with that,” Reid told ESPN’s Dan Graziano. “We know he’s still progressing through it. But he sure looks sharp out here.”
Reid has continued to say that he’s letting Kansas City’s doctors and medical staff guide him when it comes to Mahomes’ practice participation, if he’ll play in a preseason game, and the quarterback’s availability for Week 1.
“As long as he’s safe, that’s what we’re looking at. So, right now, for what we’re doing, he’s safe to roll,” Reid said.
Reid has not said one way or another whether or not Mahomes will play in a preseason game. The Chiefs will host the Rams on Saturday, Aug. 15, play the Buccaneers on the road on Saturday, Aug. 22, and finish the preseason by hosting the Seahawks on Friday, Aug. 28.
Chiefs rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen appears to have avoided a serious injury on Saturday.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Allen has been diagnosed with a shin bruise. Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star reports that the team considers him day-to-day.
Allen had to be carted off the field after getting hurt, so the minor nature of the injury is good news for the rookie. Allen has made a strong early impression in training camp while seeing time with the first team and it sounds like he’ll be able to get back to that role in the near future.
The Chiefs also saw wide receiver Xavier Worthy leave Saturday’s practice with a shoulder injury. There’s been no further update on his condition.
Promising Chiefs rookie receiver Cyrus Allen exited Saturday’s practice on a cart. The injury happened while he was filling the role of gunner on the punt team.
That has prompted some Chiefs fans to question why in the hell Cyrus Allen was serving as a gunner on the punt team.
Chiefs special-teams coordinator Dave Toub addressed the issue in a post-practice press conference with reporters.
“I hate to see somebody get hurt, especially on special teams,” Toub said, via Nate Taylor of ESPN. “He’s doing well on offense and for me, too. He was a gunner and a returner. Everyone is on special teams until they aren’t. Everyone starts as a four-phase guy, especially rookies.”
Toub added that first-round cornerback Mansoor Delane would also be practicing on special teams, but for his shoulder injury. Toub also said that, once upon a time, tight end Travis Kelce practiced on special teams.
It’s another example of the delicate balance of getting a football team ready for the season while keeping the individual players as healthy as possible. If too many players are kept in bubble wrap during August, it becomes difficult to compete in September.
The Chiefs lost a pair of wide receivers to injuries at Saturday’s training camp practice.
Rookie Cyrus Allen was carted off with a lower left leg injury that the team said is still being evaluated and third-year wideout Xavier Worthy had to leave the session with a shoulder injury. The extent of that injury is also under evaluation.
Worthy missed time early last season after dislocating his shoulder and finished the year with 42 catches for 532 yards and a touchdown.
Wide receiver was already seen as a spot where the Chiefs might look to bolster the ranks ahead of the regular season. If either of Saturday’s injuries lead to long-term absences, it will increase the urgency to make a move in Kansas City.
Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen has earned positive reviews at Chiefs camp with his play, but he was the center of attention for different reasons on Saturday.
Allen was injured in a collision with a teammate during a special teams drill and checked out for an apparent left leg injury. Reporters at the practice noted that Allen was not able to put his full weight on the leg before taking a cart to the back for further evaluation.
The Chiefs drafted Allen in the fifth round and has seen time with Patrick Mahomes and the first team offense.
“He’s done a nice job,” head coach Andy Reid said on Friday, via Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. “The quarterback trusts him.”
The hope in Chiefs camp is that Saturday’s injury is just a momentary interruption for the rookie.
