Kahlil Benson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 14

5 Winners and 3 Losers From Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 1 Win: Kahlil Benson silences doubters, and Kenneth Walker dominates

The Kansas City Chiefs opened up Week 1 with a victory over the Denver Broncos. Here’s a look at the winners and losers of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs started off the 2026 NFL season the right way with a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 1 on “Monday Night Football.” They came out of the gate with fire and a mission.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 14

Patrick Mahomes' comeback comes with a nightmare Week 1 problem

Patrick Mahomes has cleared every hurdle necessary to make his remarkable return to the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately for Mahomes, his first game back comes with the kind of problem no quarterback returning from major knee surgery wants to see.

Chiefs are playing a dangerous game with Patrick Mahomes

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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 11

Former IU football OT Kahlil Benson: From rookie mini-camp invite to week one NFL starter

If you followed Indiana’s 2025 football season closely — and we know you did — you know it was hard to see this coming. When the Kansas City Chiefs open their season on Monday night, former IU offensive lineman Kahlil Benson is likely to be the starting left tackle.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / September 8

Andy Reid trusts undrafted rookie to protect Patrick Mahomes

Andy Reid trusts undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to protect Patrick Mahomes from Broncos' elite pass rush

The Kansas City Chiefs hope a rookie can protect Patrick Mahomes' blindside nearly nine months after the quarterback tore the ACL/LCL in his left knee.

Dan Orlovsky has 'significant concerns' about Mahomes ahead of return

Cowboys get 'scary' Dak Prescott prediction ahead of Week 1

Jeff Saturday is worried about Prescott's 'massive' early-season problem

Garrett Wilson's faith in the Jets' chances isn't 'very realistic'

Mike Tomlin is already teasing a potential return to coaching

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 5

How Does the Chiefs' Offensive Line Stack Up Ahead of the 2026 Season?

There have been months of chatter surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line, but with Week 1 just around the corner, have any of those conversations led to actual changes in the starting lineup?

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Kahlil Benson tops list of 3 winners and 2 losers from the Kansas City Chiefs’ trade for Joshua Ezeudu

The Kansas City Chiefs have a new player in town after Brett Veach acquired OL Joshua Ezeudu in trade. Who does this move hurt and who does it help? The Kansas City Chiefs got a head start on improving their roster for the 2026 NFL season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 24

Why Chiefs Offensive Tackle Situation Is More Concerning Than It Seems

Kahlil Benson had become one of the hottest stories in Chiefs training camp, earning first-team reps at right tackle since the second day of the summer and quickly drawing praise from the coaching staff.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / August 16

Kansas City Chiefs Preseason Week 1 Snap Counts: Confidence shown in UDFA Kahlil Benson, third-year S Jaden Hicks answers questions

Here’s how the snaps worked out in the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The Kansas City Chiefs were defeated 20-12 by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 14

What Will We Learn About Kahlil Benson in the Chiefs' First Preseason Game?

Undrafted rookie offensive lineman Kahlil Benson has done nothing but exceed expectations during his time with the Kansas City Chiefs. If he continues that pattern during the team's first preseason game of the year, he could find himself in the starting lineup when the regular season arrives.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 12

AFC Notes: Klint Kubiak, Kahlil Benson, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos DL Zach Allen said during training camp that he thinks the team can break the NFL record for most sacks by a team in a single season after finishing with 68 in 2025.

Kansas City Chiefs News / TWSN / August 12

Chiefs Undrafted Rookie Closing in On Starting Position

Kahlil Benson didn’t hear his name called during the NFL draft. However, he’s already ahead of most of the undrafted players from late April. The former Indiana Hoosier has been the talk of the Chief's training camp, and for good reason.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Chiefs’ biggest bombshell surprise from 2026 NFL training camp

For the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the biggest assumptions entering the summer was that the right tackle competition would be a battle between established options.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 12

Former Hoosiers Benson and Moore on the rise at NFL camps ahead of exhibition games

Two undrafted members of Indiana’s 2025 national championship team are off to strong starts at NFL training camps. Kahlil Benson has turned a spring minicamp tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs into a potential starting role this fall.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / August 11

Chiefs OT Jaylon Moore Is Welcoming the Challenge From Rising Rookie Kahlil Benson

The Kansas City Chiefs' offensive line is almost completely set, but there is still a lingering battle between Kahlil Benson and Jaylon Moore for the starting right tackle job.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / August 10

Undrafted National Champion OL Set for Starting Role to Protect Super Bowl-Winning QB

Just months after lifting a college football national championship trophy with Indiana, Kahlil Benson found himself completely ignored in the 2026 NFL draft.

Kansas City Chiefs News / KansasCityHuddle / August 10

Kahlil Benson earns Chiefs’ approval ahead of the 2026 NFL season

Rookie offensive tackle Kahlil Benson has received praise from the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2026 NFL season. For Benson, this is a pleasant change that comes after a rocky start to his NFL career, having gone undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

Standout UDFAs through first week of training camp: Chiefs lineman, Chargers CBs making waves

All 32 NFL teams have been at training camp for over a week, and some unheralded rookies are already emerging. Below, we take a closer look at a select few 2026 undrafted free agents who could force their way onto a roster this season.

Patriots' Will Campbell gets an unexpected endorsement

Chiefs 'fully expecting' this from Patrick Mahomes for Week 1 game vs. Broncos

Did Commanders land one of the biggest steals of NFL offseason with Stefon Diggs addition?

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

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