The Kansas City Chiefs begin their final three-day minicamp practices ahead of training camp today.

Truly, it’s not all that different from OTA practices. Teams still are not allowed to have padded full-contact practices and all the phase three guidelines remain the same.

The biggest difference for these practices is that they are no longer voluntary, which is why it’s called “mandatory minicamp.”

What mandatory means

Mandatory in the NFL doesn’t quite carry the same meaning you’d find elsewhere. The NFL’s version of mandatory means a player must attend practices or face a fine from the team for missing out.

The fines that teams can impose if a player decides to skip mandatory minicamp increase each year. Here are the fine amounts for 2019:

Day 1: $14,775

Day 2: $29,550

Day 3: $44,325

Total: $88,650

Teams aren’t required to enforce these fines, or even the maximum amount per day, but they’re within their rights to do so if they choose. If a player clears an absence with the team, they’re typically granted without fines attached. If a player has an unexplained absence or is absent from practice for a reason the team doesn’t approve of, well, that changes things.

One player to keep in mind here is Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones. He’s missed all of OTAs thus far because he’s seeking a contract extension. Would the Chiefs fine him if he chose to not show up? We’ll find out soon.

Minicamp schedule

Unlike during OTAs, the Chiefs will have media availability throughout mandatory minicamp. Expect a ton of updates throughout the next three days. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news out of minicamp.

Day 1 – June 11th

Starts: 10:55 a.m. CST

Media Availability: Select players leaving the field 1:10 p.m. CST

Day 2 – June 12th

Starts: 10:55 a.m. CST

Media Availability: Select players leaving the field 1:10 p.m. CST

Day 3 – June 13th