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In Gardner Minshew, Chiefs have a reliable backup behind Mahomes

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Dating back to the 2019 season, Gardner Minshew has made a name for himself in the NFL with his strong play, along with his iconic mustache and mullet.

The 178th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft has been a steady presence on many teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders and now the Kansas City Chiefs. Entering his 6th season, Minshew has completed 1,094 passes for 11,950 yards, 68 passing and 5 rushing touchdowns.

When the Chiefs signed him back in March, they were looking for a reliable backup if Patrick Mahomes had to miss time. In the Chiefs' preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, he looked the part, completing 6 of 9 passes for 54 yards, running for 4 yards and 1 rushing touchdown.

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Patrick Holleron

Patrick Holleron joined News-Press NOW as a multimedia journalist and anchor in February 2025. Prior to coming to Missouri, Patrick had lived in a many different states including New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Washington, and Arizona.

He completed his bachelor’s in Media and Communication at the University of Washington in June 2023 and his masters from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in Sports Journalism in December 2024.

One of the most memorable events Patrick covered during his time in school was the 2025 Chick-fil-A Peach between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Texas Longhorns at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. This game was one of the first in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

In his free time he enjoys watching sports& movies, and writing. If anyone runs into him he’s always open to have a conversation about sports of any kind.

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