Brian Baldinger identifies Kahlil Benson as potential starter for Chiefs offensive line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs rookie Kahlil Benson is under consideration to start at left tackle for the team's upcoming September 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The undrafted free agent from Indiana and Colorado participated in training camp and preseason activities, earning praise from NFL analyst Brian Baldinger for his performance. Benson may fill the vacancy left by injured left tackle Josh Simmons during the "Monday Night Football" contest. While the starting lineup remains unconfirmed, Baldinger indicated that Benson displayed durability and effectiveness during camp against defensive schemes. The team enters the rivalry game with questions regarding the offensive line depth, placing focus on how the rookie adjusts to potential starting duties.
- •Kahlil Benson joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent earlier this year.
- •The team expects Benson to potentially fill in for injured left tackle Josh Simmons.
- •Brian Baldinger credited Benson for holding up well during preseason training camp.
- •The Chiefs play the Denver Broncos on September 14.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — OL expert Brian Baldinger sounds off on Chiefs rookie Kahlil Benson
"Here's what Brian Baldinger had to say about rookie OL Kahlil Benson ahead of the Chiefs' Week 1 tilt against the Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.'
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