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Andy Reid endorses Emmett Johnson as RB impresses in Chiefs' first preseason game vs Rams After the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, Andy Reid was heavily impressed with running back Emmett Johnson.

17 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Left Impressed by Rookie Emmett Johnson's Preseason Debut Head coach Andy Reid named rookie running back Emmett Johnson a major bright spot despite the Chiefs' preseason loss to the Rams.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Logs 69 yards in preseason loss Johnson turned 12 carries into 59 yards and caught all three of his targets for 10 yards during the Chiefs' 20-12 loss to the Rams in Saturday's preseason game.

Impact Johnson led all running backs in both carries and rushing yards and finished second in receiving yards behind Brashard Smith (12). Johnson drew praise from head coach Andy Reid following Saturday's game, who noted that the rookie fifth-rounder "ran hard and aggressively...he's one of the positives coming out of this." Johnson is currently listed as the Chiefs' RB3 ahead of Smith and behind Kenneth Walker and Emari Demercado, but more performances like Saturday's could push Johnson over the line for the backup role ahead of Demercado by the start of the regular season. The Chiefs' next preseason game takes place Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Buccaneers.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Johnson's Chiefs teammates robbed him of an even bigger opening statement Despite being a surprisingly late selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, former Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson has plenty of believers insid...

1 DAY AGO • HUSKERCORNER.COM

First-round pick Ty Simpson throws 2 TD passes, rallies Rams past Chiefs 20-12 in preseason debut

First-round pick Ty Simpson threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday, helping the Los Angeles Rams rally for a 20-12 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Emmett Johnson Shifts Through Rams Defense for 12-yard Run Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson gains 12 yards on the ground against the Los Angeles Rams.

1 DAY AGO • CHIEFS.COM

Listed as RB3 on unofficial depth chart Johnson was listed as the No. 3 RB on the Chiefs' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's preseason opener, Pete Grathoff of the Kansas City Star reports.

Impact While preseason depth charts can often be taken with a grain of salt, slotting behind starter Kenneth Walker does remain up for grabs, with Emari Demercado (listed second) and Brashard Smith (listed fourth) also in the mix. With that in mind, GM Brett Veach noted that "Smith, who was here last year...adds value as a dynamic speed element and his return game as a punt kick returner," while "Demercado is a veteran guy that has always been good in the pass protection game, and he's a reliable receiver." In reference to Johnson, who the team took in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Veach said, "he has more of a total skillset. He's just young. So I think once he figures out how to consistently throw his hat and hands in there on a consistent basis, I think we all know what he can do running the ball, and he's a really good route runner, too." With all that in mind, it's plausible that Demercado opens the season in a change-of-pace role, with Johnson perhaps next in line for early-down work if Walker misses time, while Smith provides depth and special teams utility.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Johnson on Focus for Preseason Game 1: 'Whatever Opportunity I Get, Making the Most Out of It' | Press Conference 8/8 Emmett Johnson speaks to the media following training camp practice on Saturday, August 8.

AUGUST 8 • CHIEFS.COM

Losing ground early on? Jesse Newell of The Athletic indicates that so far in training camp practices Johnson has been fourth in the team's RB pecking order behind top option Kenneth Walker, as well as b...

Impact While Newell indicates that the Chiefs were thrilled to land Johnson in the fifth round of April's draft and suggests that the rookie's long-term prospects with the team remain unchanged, it looks like he may have some ground to make up ahead of Week 1. Things could of course change as the summer progresses and Johnson continues to develop, but for now his role behind Walker has yet to be determined, while the team's RB2 job remains up for grabs. The Chiefs' preseason opener is Aug. 15 against the Rams, with added context regarding backfield slotting presumably set to arrive via the release of the team's first unofficial depth chart prior to that contest.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Johnson must solve one problem to earn Andy Reid's trust Kenneth Walker may have been KC's biggest running back addition, but rookie Emmett Johnson is the player to keep an eye in St. Joseph later...

JULY 20 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Emmett Johnson showed his post-Nebraska draft disrespect was channeled in productive ways Emmett Johnson waited longer to hear his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft than anyone thought he would. There simply wasn’t demand for runn...

JULY 20 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Nebraska Football's 2027 Commits: Running Back Amir Brown It might be time to give E.J. Barthel his flowers. Nebraska's running backs coach developed Emmett Johnson from an unheralded recruit and pa...

JULY 17 • SI.COM

Emmett Johnson is winning over Chiefs fans one Kansas City meal at a time The Chiefs' rookie running back is using his YouTube series to explore local flavors and connect iwth fans.

JUNE 8 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Emmett Johnson is already becoming a name for Chiefs fans to watch The Kansas City Chiefs overhauled their running back room this offseason in a move that was long overdue and desperately needed.

MAY 6 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Emmett Johnson College Highlights | 2026 NFL Draft Watch college highlights from the Kansas City Chiefs latest NFL Draft pick, Emmett Johnson.

MAY 4 • CHIEFS.COM

Draws LeSean McCoy comp from Reid Johnson is competing with Brashard Smith and Emari Demercado for slotting on Kansas City's running back depth chart behind Kenneth Walker, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.

Impact The Chiefs almost completely remade their backfield compared to last season, letting Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco walk while retaining the 2025 seventh-round pick Smith, and signing Walker and Demercado before drafting Johnson in the fifth round. Kansas City also signed undrafted free agents Jaydn Ott and EJ Smith. Demercado and B. Smith both seem best suited for change-of-pace roles on passing downs, so Johnson has a clear lane to getting the second-most carries behind Walker. Head coach Andy Reid compared Johnson's skill set to that of former NFL running back LeSean McCoy, who exceeded 1,000 regular-season rushing yards on six occasions.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Johnson already has Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in his corner As he heads to the Kansas City Chiefs, former Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson already has a couple of stars backing him.

APRIL 29 • HUSKERCORNER.COM