Indiana Rookies Shine in NFL Debut | Kansas City Chiefs News

When Patrick Mahomes returns from ACL rehab, he’s getting a new left tackle: undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson, stepping in for the injured Josh Simmons. Coach Andy Reid trusts him — and Benson’s ready to hold down the fort against the Broncos. But it’s not just Benson making noise: several other Indiana natives are breaking into the NFL this season, from backup QB Fernando Mendoza to Jets starters Omar Cooper Jr. and D’Angelo Ponds. Others like Kaelon Black, Elijah Sarratt, Riley Nowakowski, Pat Coogan, and even Aiden Fisher are all vying for roles — some on the field, others on special teams. This is the year Hoosiers are dominating the gridiron, one snap at a time. 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/6ddb86e3354f5f79