Jul 30

AFC West

Chiefs running back Damien Williams opts out of season due to COVID-19 concerns

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs will begin training camp without a key member of their Super Bowl-winning offense.Running back Damien Williams on Wednesday informed the Chiefs that he will opt out of playing in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the team announced via Twitter.“As an organization, we certainly understand and respect Damien’s choice, knowing it was made in the best interest of his family,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said in a statement. “He means a lot to our football team as a player and a person, and we’re going to miss having him around this season.”Williams becomes…

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