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Overlooked Chiefs Rookie Stuns with Minicamp Brilliance

Kansas City, MO – July 7, 2025

While draft hype often steals the spotlight, an overlooked rookie is making waves at the Kansas City Chiefs’ minicamp, leaving first-team defenders reeling and sparking buzz among Chiefs Kingdom, sources told ESPN on Monday. Elijhah Badger, an undrafted wide receiver from Florida, is proving his worth with standout performances.

Badger went unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft despite a stellar college career, tallying 71 catches for 1,199 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024 at Florida after transferring from Arizona State. His minicamp debut on May 3 showcased his explosiveness, with a highlight-reel catch down the sideline against tight coverage from Trent McDuffie during 11-on-11 drills, per team reports. “He made me look silly on that route,” a defensive back admitted to coaches, underscoring Badger’s impact.

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The Chiefs’ coaching staff, led by Andy Reid, has taken note. Badger’s 4.45-second 40-yard dash and 20.2 yards per catch average in college signal a deep-threat capability, fitting Patrick Mahomes’ dynamic offense. GM Brett Veach, known for spotting talent, sees potential, saying, “Elijhah’s showing he can compete at this level.” This comes as the team seeks depth with Rashee Rice’s status uncertain due to a 2024 knee injury and off-field issues.

Badger’s rise eases concerns about the receiving corps, joining Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals. His 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame and agility have impressed, with fans on social media cheering, “Badger might be our steal!” and “Undrafted gem alert!” His college resilience—overcoming eligibility hurdles—adds to his narrative.

With training camp set for July 22, Badger’s minicamp heroics could earn him a roster spot. Can this overlooked talent ignite a Super Bowl LX run? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates.

Bills WR Officially Benched After Repeatedly Showing Up Late to Team Meetings - This Is His Fifth Time Being Late, He Was Reportedly Intoxicated
SHOCKING news out of Orchard Park: The Buffalo Bills have indefinitely benched their former second-round wide receiver after yet another disciplinary incident. Sources inside One Bills Drive confirm this marks the FIFTH time in the 2025 season the player has been late to a team meeting — and the latest offense was the final straw: he reportedly showed up reeking of alcohol. Moments after Monday’s team meeting, head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media with a tone that left no room for interpretation: “The Buffalo Bills will not tolerate disrespect toward this football team, disrespect toward your teammates, and disrespect toward yourself. We’ve given chances, we’ve had private conversations, we’ve done everything we can. At this point, enough is enough. When you walk into this building, you represent an entire city and an entire fan base. We cannot and will not accept this any longer.” That player? None other than Keon Coleman — the once-hyped Florida State product drafted in the second round of 2024 to be Josh Allen’s next big-play weapon. From “generational talent” to full-blown headache in less than two seasons: Incidents 1–2: Late to meetings → internal warnings Incident 3: Benched for two full games in November 2025 Incident 4: Seen dancing on the sideline while serving that benching Incident 5: Showed up late AGAIN… and allegedly intoxicated → indefinitely removed from the active roster Just weeks ago, Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed spent nearly two hours on the phone trying to mentor the 22-year-old, but it now appears the message fell on deaf ears. With no Bills receiver currently on pace for even 760 yards this season and the room already paper-thin after the Amari Cooper and Brandin Cooks additions, losing Keon Coleman — even for non-football reasons — is a gut punch. Bills Mafia is LIVID. Many are already calling for the front office to cut their losses, just like they did with first-round bust Kaiir Elam and second-round flop Boogie Basham. The million-dollar question now: Is this the end of Keon Coleman in Buffalo, or will Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane give him one final lifeline? Drop your take in the comments: Keep Keon and hope he grows up… or ship him out TODAY? 👇🔥