Kansas City Chiefs prepare Kahlil Benson for potential Week 1 start

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed rookie offensive lineman Kahlil Benson is among the team's top five linemen as they prepare for the Week 1 opener. The shift comes with starting left tackle Josh Simmons likely unavailable due to injury. Benson, who saw preseason action at right tackle, right guard, and left tackle, previously played no collegiate snaps on the left side during his tenure at Indiana and Colorado. While the coaching staff cited his physical traits as a primary strength, the rookie faces a transition to the blindside of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes has not taken snaps since sustaining a knee injury last December. The team remains committed to deploying their most capable lineup while managing personnel adjustments on the offensive front.

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