Chiefs Shocking Left Tackle Swap | Kansas City Chiefs News

The Chiefs’ offensive line just got a wild twist: projected starter Josh Simmons is sidelined with a back injury, forcing them to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson at left tackle for the opener. Despite preseason hype around veteran backup Esa Pole, the team shocked everyone by starting Benson — who’s barely seen action at that spot — and later waived Pole after he impressed in limited reps. With two new linemen added and Simmons’ status uncertain, this risky gamble against a tough pass rush could either make or break their season opener. 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/e2e60ad248e4c968