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The wideout who struggled the most was second-year player Jalen Royals. Royals fumbled a few steps after he caught the ball on the perimeter, as safety Chamarri Conner used his right hand to punch the ball out... A few minutes later, Royals was late turning his head to locate Mahomes' pass on an intermediate route, leading to an incompletion.
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Second-year Royals struggles with drops and fumbles in disappointing camp performance.

Second-year receiver struggled significantly during Wednesday's first full-team practice, the most disappointing performer in the receiver group. Royals fumbled a few steps after catching the ball on the perimeter when safety Chamarri Conner punched the ball out, resulting in a turnover. Minutes later, he was late turning his head to locate Mahomes' pass on an intermediate route, leading to an incompletion. Coach Andy Reid acknowledged Royals has "a good feel for the game" but needs to continue building reps and developing chemistry with Mahomes. Royals is competing for the No. 4 receiver role against Cyrus Allen and Nikko Remigio.

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