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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 7
Kenneth Walker Has Been Incredible, but Emmett Johnson's Time May Be Coming Soon
Through the first four games of the 2026 NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker has been one of the best players in all of football and is firmly on track to be in the Offensive Player of the Year conversation in his first campaign with the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / September 27
Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker reveals his plan with rookie Emmett Johnson 'to feed off each other' in Super Bowl target
Kenneth Walker III has been one of the biggest pieces of the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense through the first two weeks, but the veteran running back is ready to make room for rookie Emmett Johnson.
NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 26
Why Sunday's Game Against the Dolphins Should Be Emmett Johnson's Time to Shine
The Miami Dolphins are one offseason and two games into one of the NFL's more dramatic rebuilds, overhauling the roster with a multi-year plan to return to relevance.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 24
Chiefs rookie RB Emmett Johnson could have bigger workload vs. lowly Dolphins
The Kansas City Chiefs are telegraphing their game plan a bit as they head into a Week 3 contest against the Miami Dolphins.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 23
Andy Reid Hints at Bigger Role for Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson Moving Forward
The first two games of Kenneth Walker III's Chiefs tenure couldn't have possibly gone any better. The former Seattle Seahawks standout leads the NFL with 290 yards on the ground, establishing himself as the top weapon in this new-look KC offense.
Kansas City Chiefs News / TWSN / September 22
The Chiefs Have the Next Superstar Running Back
Emmett Johnson, a fifth-round pick out of Nebraska, has quietly become one of the more intriguing breakout candidates in the Chiefs’ backfield through the start of his rookie season.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 22
Kansas City Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson did his best Dante Hall impression on Sunday; Andy Reid says more opportunities are coming
The Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back has recorded positive yardage on every touch through 2 weeks. His role alongside Kenneth Walker could grow sooner than fans think.
NFL News / Bring Me The Sports / September 22
Vikings might've made a massive mistake passing on Minnesota native Emmett Johnson
Emmett Johnson wanted the Minnesota Vikings to draft him. Instead, he watched the Vikings pass on him six times before the Kansas City Chiefs called his name in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 22
Andy Reid has bad news for Kenneth Walker III
The Kansas City Chiefs made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, signing reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to a very lucrative multiyear deal.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton’s admission about Kansas City Chiefs’ run game validates Kenneth Walker and Emmett Johnson’s Week 1 in a big way
The Kansas City Chiefs did whatever they wanted to in the run game against Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. The Kansas City Chiefs made their intentions clear heading into Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 2
Andy Reid’s comments on Emmett Johnson explain one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ most surprising decisions from roster cuts
Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid confirmed that pass protection was the main factor behind rookie RB Emmett Johnson’s emergence as the team’s RB2. It also explains why Emari Demercado is now playing in Dallas.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Emmett Johnson continues to impress and 4 more halftime takeaways from Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason Week 3 tilt vs. Seahawks
The Kansas City Chiefs are leading the Seattle Seahawks 6-3 at halftime in preseason Week 3. What have we learned about the team so far? The Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks are facing off in preseason Week 3.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 24
Chiefs’ ugly preseason trend creates unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes
The Kansas City Chiefs’ winless preseason record deserves little attention. Their repeated inability to finish promising possessions, however, creates an unexpected concern around Patrick Mahomes before his return from a serious knee injury.
Kansas City Chiefs News / TWSN / August 19
Emmett Johnson’s Breakout Preseason Is Changing the Kansas City Chiefs’ Backfield
After signing Kenneth Walker in NFL free agency, the Kansas City Chiefs already have their top running back secured for the 2026 NFL season. What they
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Kansas City Chiefs Day 15 Training Camp Takeaways: Mansoor Delane is full go, Emmett Johnson moving up the depth chart
The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their final week of training camp practice on Monday. What changed after preseason Week 1’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams?
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 15
Kansas City Chiefs’ Cyrus Allen and Emmett Johnson are already saying the right things after facing first NFL adversity
Cyrus Allen and Emmett Johnson were some of the standouts of preseason Week 1 for the Kansas City Chiefs, but they’re not satisfied. They’re looking to grow and improve after facing their first bit of NFL adversity.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 15
Emmett Johnson tops the list of 6 winners and 3 losers from the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams
The Kansas City Chiefs were defeated by the Los Angeles Rams in preseason Week 1. Who stole the show on Saturday night? The Kansas City Chiefs completed their first preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, a 20-12 loss.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 15
Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Running Back Makes Impression in First NFL Preseason Action
The Kansas City Chiefs took running back Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. His 2025 season at Nebraska will make your eyes pop with Big Ten-leading 251 carries for 1,451 rushing yards, and he scored 12 times on the ground.
Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 11
Chiefs Rookie Emmett Johnson Takes Huge Hit As College Rivalry Heats Up at Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson is already trying to dig out of a slow start to camp, and a former Iowa safety just made things more personal.
College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / August 10
This is the One Position Group Nebraska’s Offense Needs for Success in 2026
Second of two parts In August, it’s uncertain what will be a strength or a weakness for Nebraska football. Speculation takes over, sometimes fact-based, sometimes not.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / August 6
One Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Falling Behind
The Kansas City Chiefs took running back Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. The 5-foot-11, 202-pound back could wind up being a value pick after what he did in college.
Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / July 28
The Kansas City Chiefs Rookie With the Best Shot to Outplay His Draft Slot
The Chiefs added depth when they selected 5-foot-11, 202-pound running back Emmett Johnson out of Nebraska in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Before that, they made a big splash in free agency signing RB Kenneth Walker III to lead their backfield as RB Isiah Pacheco left via free agency to Detroit.
Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / July 27
Emmett Johnson’s pass-catching prowess and 6 things that stood out in Kansas City Chiefs’ head start to 2026 training camp
The Kansas City Chiefs have completed their rookie and QB head start at 2026 NFL training camp in St. Joe. Here’s a look at what stood out the most from media coverage of the past three practice sessions.
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