Chiefs Roster Battle Intensifies | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Chiefs preseason kicks off with a loss to the Rams, but the real story is who’s stepping up—and who’s falling behind. Cornerback Kaiir Elam needs to prove he still belongs in the nickel rotation against rookie Jadon Canady, while Chris Roland-Wallace is outpacing both. Wideout Andrew Armstrong, a second-year UDFA, shines with his size and blocking, earning Mahomes’ trust—but Remigio’s special teams savvy and system knowledge give him an edge over Armstrong for roster spots. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Ethan Driskell’s four penalties in the opener could be career-defining—those nine total…