Jack Cochrane gets opportunity with Chiefs after Leo Chenal's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jack Cochrane, entering his fifth NFL season, is positioned to fill the gap left by Leo Chenal's departure in free agency. Cochrane will compete for a role alongside veterans Drew Tranquil and Nick Bolton. He expressed readiness to seize the additional opportunities for reps that may arise as the team prepares for its first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday.
- •Jack Cochrane is entering his fifth NFL season with the Chiefs.
- •Leo Chenal's exit opens a starting opportunity for Cochrane.
- •Cochrane aims to establish himself alongside vets Tranquil and Bolton.
- •The Chiefs face the Rams in their opening preseason game Saturday.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — USD’s Cochrane gets opportunity with Chiefs
"SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A former Coyote may be the next man up for the Kansas City Chiefs defense. Leo Chenal left Kansas City in free agency, leaving an opportunity for linebacker Jack Cochrane to establish himself alongside vets Drew Tranquil and Nick Bolton. Cochrane is entering his fifth season in the NFL after […]
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