Emmett Johnson discusses training camp hit from Chiefs teammate Nwankpa

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Emmett Johnson discusses training camp hit from Chiefs teammate Nwankpa
Summary

Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson addressed a training camp incident where teammate Xavier Nwankpa delivered a hard hit during a scrimmage. Johnson, who has a history with Nwankpa from their college rivalry between Nebraska and Iowa, downplayed the hit as part of the game. Both players are rookies trying to secure their spots on the roster. The Chiefs may evaluate how this incident impacts their assessments of both prospects during the final roster selections this summer.

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  • Johnson was hit by teammate Nwankpa during a training camp scrimmage.
  • Both players were rivals in college, with Iowa winning all three matchups.
  • Johnson expressed that the hit was just part of football.
  • Both rookies are aiming to secure places on the Chiefs' roster this summer.
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Kansas City Chiefs’ running back Emmett Johnson went viral after receiving a rough hit during training camp from teammate DB Xavier Nwankpa. Johnson was running a route in an open scrimmage when Nwankpa levelled him with a hard hit, prompting teammates to help the former Nebraska Cornhuskers RB up.

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