Chiefs Keep Rookie Cyrus Allen on 4-Phase Special Teams After Carted-Off Practice Injury
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Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 1
Chiefs Keep Rookie Cyrus Allen on 4-Phase Special Teams After Carted-Off Practice Injury
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 1
Summary
Dave Toub said Cyrus Allen was working as both a gunner and returner before the rookie receiver left Saturday’s Chiefs practice on a cart with an injury.
“Everyone starts as a four-phase guy, especially rookies,” Toub said, defending Allen’s special-teams workload after fans questioned why an offensive prospect was in that role.
Mansoor Delane, the Chiefs’ first-round cornerback, also would be practicing on special teams if not for a shoulder injury, underscoring that Kansas City expects young players to contribute across units.
The episode highlights the preseason trade-off for contenders: building game-ready depth in August while trying to avoid injuries that can disrupt September plans.