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-Bears game on Thursday Night Football."The National Football League has announced its opening-night game for the 2019 season Damien Williams Jersey , and it is a departure from the norm. The opening game won’t feature the Super Bowl champions as is typical but rather the Green Bay Packers taking on the Chicago Bears as part of a celebration of the NFL’s 100th season. The Packers and Bears were among the league’s first franchises dating back to 1920-21.The champion New England Patriots will instead play on Sunday Night Football, with the opponent yet to be announced.That has to be an AFC title rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs, doesn’t it? Well sure, until you consider the other options. Here is who the Patriots have as home-game options for the 2019 season:You could see where the NFL could consider Dallas or New York because of market size. There is also the possibility of the new-look Cleveland Browns, considering all their offseason acquisitions (highlighted by wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.).There is also a case to be made for the league wanting to save Patrick Mahomes-Tom Brady III for later in the season Tyrann Mathieu Jersey , when top playoff seeding may more tangibly on the line. NFL.com’s Kevin Patra speculated about the Chiefs playing on banner night back on February 24.Patra also suggested the Browns and Steelers as top options. The NFL typically releases the next season’s schedule a week or so before that year’s draft. That would be around April 18 this year. James Madison’s Marcus Marshall has signed with the Chiefs, per himself."WhiteSeries Stagner ThingsLottery Tickets ’19Summer of SpagsMailbagFanposts Fanshots Community Community GuidelinesContactAbout StubHub ✕Chiefs sign running back who tried out at rookie minicampNew,46commentsJames Madison’s Marcus Marshall has signed with the Chiefs, per himself.CDTShareTweetShareShareChiefs sign running back who tried out at rookie minicampTim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsThe Kansas City Chiefs have signed at least one of their 40 tryout players from this past weekend’s rookie minicamp, according to the player himself.Marcus Marshall is a 5-foot-10 Steven Nelson Jersey , 200-pound running back who played college football at James Madison University. In two years and 24 games at JMU, Marshall had 221 carries for 1,296 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also added 22 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown. Marshall, 22, transferred to JMU after spending two seasons at Georgia Tech Tony Gonzalez Jersey , where he led the Yellow Jackets in rushing during both seasons. He is from Raleigh, North Carolina.“Lost for words,” Marshall said on his Instagram account. “Childhood dream turned reality...I’m just ready to get to work.”Here are some highlights of Marshall:For the second offseason in a row, the Chiefs are making sure their running back room is highly competitive ahead of training camp. Marshall joins presumed starter Damien Williams, as well as Carlos Hyde Derrick Thomas Jersey , Darrel Williams, Darwin Thompson and James Williams in the room.The Chiefs will need to make a corresponding move with the addition of Marshall to the roster. Here is a look at the 90-man roster as it stood earlier Monday afternoon right after the conclusion of rookie camp.