Chiefs likely have to use undrafted rookie at key position as injury replacement for Week 1

Source: New York Post

Patrick Mahomes’ return from a torn ACL on Sunday will involve trusting an undrafted rookie as his blindside protector. Josh Simmons, the Chiefs’ first-round pick in 2025, was ruled out for their season opener Monday night against the Broncos with a lower back injury, meaning that Kahlil Benson — who played for Indiana and went undrafted — is expected to start for Kansas City, according to ESPN. He’d mark the first undrafted rookie to start for an Andy Reid-led offense during his stint as Kansas City head coach, the outlet added.