Chiefs HC Andy Reid left impressed by rookie Emmett Johnson’s preseason debut

Head coach Andy Reid named rookie running back Emmett Johnson a major bright spot despite the Chiefs' preseason loss to the Rams.
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Rookie Emmett Johnson, Brashard Smith shine as Chiefs backup RB battle takes shape

Rookie Emmett Johnson and Brashard Smith got the bulk of the work in the Kansas City Chiefs' backfield Saturday in the preseason opener as the backup running back battle takes shape.

Andy Reid endorses Emmett Johnson as RB impresses in Chiefs’ first preseason game vs Rams

After the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, Andy Reid was heavily impressed with running back Emmett Johnson.

Seven observations from Day 13 of Chiefs camp: Emmett Johnson gets 1st-team test

Kansas City selected Emmett Johnson out of Nebraska in this year's fifth round.

Chiefs training camp: Andy Reid talks penalties, Emmett Johnson, injuries and offensive line competition

Andy Reid discussed the Chiefs' penalties, Emmett Johnson's performance, offensive line competition and several injury updates Monday.

Graziano: Emmett Johnson has shot to be No. 2 back

ESPN’s Dan Graziano believes Emmett Johnson “has a shot” to be Kansas City’s No. 2 back. The currently-murky situation behind Kenneth Walker includes the rookie Johnson, veteran receiving back Emari Demercado,
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Rams beat Chiefs in preseason opener: Final score, highlights

The Los Angeles Rams were in Kansas City Saturday for their preseason opener against the Chiefs, which was the NFL debut for Ty Simpson and the team's other rookies. The Rams once again took a cautious approach by holding out their starters and top players,

Chiefs-Rams: 9 things that stood out in Kansas City’s first preseason game

Nine things that stood out in the Chiefs’ preseason loss to the Rams, including Emmett Johnson, QB depth, penalties and concerns in the secondary.