Chiefs prepare for training camp with notable RB roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to begin training camp later this month, featuring significant changes to their running back roster. The team acquired Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl LX MVP, who is expected to take center stage in the rushing attack. Additionally, several young players, including Brashard Smith and Emmett Johnson, will look to make their mark and secure roster spots. Other backs like E.J. Smith and Emari Demercado face tough competition to make the final cut. Training camp will be crucial for these players as they bid for roles in the upcoming season.
- •Chiefs training camp starts later this month in St. Joseph, Missouri.
- •Kenneth Walker III joins the team as a key acquisition.
- •Brashard Smith and Emmett Johnson are notable young talents.
- •E.J. Smith and Emari Demercado will compete for final roster spots.
- •Training camp will determine the roles of these running backs.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Preview every WR on the KC Chiefs' 90-man roster before training camp
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Preview every LB on the KC Chiefs' 90-man roster before training camp
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Preview every RB on the KC Chiefs' 90-man roster before training camp
"Take a look at every wide receiver currently on Kansas City's 90-man offseason roster before Chiefs training camp kicks off later this month.
"Take a look at every running back currently on Kansas City's 90-man offseason roster before Chiefs training camp kicks off later this month.
"Take a look at every linebacker currently on Kansas City's 90-man offseason roster before Chiefs training camp kicks off later this month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 4:30 PMPreview every WR on the KC Chiefs' 90-man roster before training camp
Take a look at every wide receiver currently on Kansas City's 90-man offseason roster before Chiefs training camp kicks off later this month.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 12:30 AMPreview every LB on the KC Chiefs' 90-man roster before training camp
Take a look at every linebacker currently on Kansas City's 90-man offseason roster before Chiefs training camp kicks off later this month.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 11:30 PMPreview every RB on the KC Chiefs' 90-man roster before training camp
Take a look at every running back currently on Kansas City's 90-man offseason roster before Chiefs training camp kicks off later this month.
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