Chiefs particular groups coordinator Dave Toub confirmed the again damage as he stated his gamers wanted to work on their kick returns, in gentle of recent guidelines and errors of their opening sport in opposition to the Jaguars – one of many key roles Rees-Zammit is anticipated to tackle.
“We simply must get extra reps on the market and ensure it is clear what the principles are,” stated Toub.
“Clearly we made a mistake within the sport. It ended up costing us, however it’s an amazing studying expertise for us.
“[It will be the] identical guys that you just noticed. So I nonetheless wish to see different guys. I wish to see [Rees-Zammit], however he did not apply as we speak. He may not be accessible. We’ll see, however I nonetheless wish to see… there’s a variety of guys I wish to see. We have time to do this.”
Rees-Zammit carried out as operating again, kicker and kick-returner throughout Saturday’s 26-13 loss at EverBank Stadium in Florida, along with being a part of the punt protection workforce.
He completed with two carries for one yard, one reception for 3 yards and one deal with on particular groups.
The Chiefs are reigning NFL champions and can affirm their roster on 27 August, earlier than their season-opener in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens on 6 September.