Chiefs RB Battle Intensifies | Kansas City Chiefs News

The Chiefs’ running back room is heating up with Kenneth Walker looking like the clear starter, rookie Emmett Johnson making waves with a breakout preseason performance, and surprise standout Brashard Smith getting more touches than expected. Meanwhile, Emari Demercado—once thought to be a lock for the roster due to his pass-blocking—has been quiet in camp and barely touched the ball in the first game, raising questions about his role. With Mahomes returning, the coaching staff may be prioritizing offensive upside over pure protection, leaving Demercado and Smith in a tight race for that final spot. The battle’s far from over—and it’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing storylines in Kansas City this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3eb58b4c771f4f01