Viral Moment Unfolds as Fight Erupts at Chiefs Training Camp on Tuesday

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Viral Moment Unfolds as Fight Erupts at Chiefs Training Camp on Tuesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Sullivan | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 1:00 PM ET

While NFL training camp is a critical part of the offseason for teams to build chemistry, sharpen on-field skills, and prepare for the upcoming season, the intensity often runs high—and that intensity was on full display Tuesday at Chiefs camp.

Coming off a blowout loss in Super Bowl LIX back in February, a motivated Kansas City squad returned with a chip on its shoulder. That edge boiled over when a scuffle broke out between first-round rookie Josh Simmons and third-round pick Ashton Gillotte.

The two extended their efforts just beyond the whistle, prompting Simmons to throw a punch that connected with Gillotte’s helmet. The defensive end responded in kind before teammates quickly stepped in to separate them.

WILD#CHIEFS ROOKIE TACKLE JOSH SIMMONS THROWS A PUNCH AT ASHTON GILLOTTEE AND A FIGHT STARTS AT KC CAMP.

Things have been intense at Kansas City training camp.

(@MarkPoulose)
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) July 29, 2025

Fans reacted to the in-practice scuffle:

"I’m liking this rookie. Our o line won’t cost a 3rd Super Bowl," a fan said.

Someone else added, "That time of year. 1st fight of many."

Another person wrote, "This is called grown men playing football."

"every team at every level needs this every day," one more fan commented.

Three consecutive days in pads, it was bound to happen: We have a punch.

Josh Simmons punched fellow rookie Ashton Gillotte after a rugged 9-on-7 period repetition. Gillotte removed Simmons’ helmet.

I cannot properly describe to you how miserable it is out here in St. Joe.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) July 29, 2025

Fighting during practice is nothing new at NFL training camps. Scuffles like this tend to happen multiple times throughout the summer, but the fire shown by Josh Simmons might actually be what the Chiefs need.

Kansas City's offensive line struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes last season—most notably in the Super Bowl, where he was sacked a career-high six times.

Both Simmons and Gillotte have received positive reviews so far in camp. Simmons is reportedly holding his own along the offensive line, while Gillotte was said to have dominated 1-on-1 drills on Monday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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