The Chiefs Kingdom showed up expecting a tune-up win, or at least something close. Instead? A 17-20 loss that felt more unsettling than it should have. Andy Reid ’s team doesn’t flinch in close games. But losing to a Cardinals squad that’s been playoff-irrelevant for three straight seasons? It’s a rare sight under Reid, regardless of the month.

Two days later, Kansas City made a move. On August 11, the Chiefs signed DE Nate Matlack , a 23-year-old defensive end who just happens to be from Olathe, Kansas. A local kid, barely a half hour down I-35 from Arrowhead, is now knocking on the door of an NFL roster. Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen reported the news on X, “ The Chiefs signed defensive end Nate Matlack ahead of practice this morning. Local player who graduated from Olathe

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