Chiefs Rely on Rookie as Broncos Navigate Absences | Kansas City Chiefs News

The Chiefs’ opener against the Broncos is shaping up as a wild card game, with rookie Kahlil Benson stepping in at left tackle to protect Patrick Mahomes after Josh Simmons’ injury, while Jaylon Moore takes over at right tackle. The defense also loses safety Chamarri Conner to injury, but Chris Jones is healthy and ready. On Denver’s side, linebacker Jonathon Cooper is sidelined due to legal issues, and they’ve promoted Mitchell Fraboni and Adam Prentice from practice squad. The Broncos also released Lil’Jordan Humphrey and are without Tyler Badie and Kage Casey. Meanwhile, the Chiefs activated Marcus Harris and Ben VanSumeren. Expect chaos as both teams adapt on the fly. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chiefs-start-undrafted-rookie-kahlil-231528061.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed68250ec7894a74 Report issues to [email protected].