Chiefs Open Padded Camp as Kahlil Benson Holds 1st-Team RT Job
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Updated · AtoZ Sports · Aug 3
Chiefs Open Padded Camp as Kahlil Benson Holds 1st-Team RT Job
3 articles · Updated · AtoZ Sports · Aug 3
Summary
Monday’s first padded Chiefs practice kept undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson with the first-team offense at right tackle, where he took most top-unit reps ahead of Jaylon Moore.
Andy Reid said the competition will hinge on Benson correcting mistakes quickly, while the rookie’s continued run with the starters suggests Kansas City is giving him a real chance to win the job.
Peter Woods was the standout in 1-on-1 line drills, repeatedly beating offensive linemen, while the receiver group was stretched by injuries after Xavier Worthy suffered a shoulder sprain and Cyrus Allen a shin bruise.
Tyquan Thornton, Jalen Royals and Andrew Armstrong handled first-team receiver work with Rashee Rice still ramping up, and the group showed uneven timing early before settling in as practice progressed.
The session opened Kansas City’s most demanding camp stretch—6 straight practices—and also featured flashes from Kenneth Walker, Jared Wiley and Jake Briningstool as roster battles sharpened.