Chiefs RB Room Overhauled with Speed

Kansas City Chiefs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The Chiefs’ running back room is exploding with talent as six players battle for roster spots, led by explosive free agent Ken Walker, who broke tackles at a league-leading rate and set a Super Bowl rushing record. Joining him are speedster Emari Demercado, a big-play machine; second-year standout Brashard Smith, a versatile college playmaker; draft pick Emmett Johnson, a dual-threat backfield weapon; and UDFA duo Jaydn Ott, a return specialist reuniting with a former coach, and E.J. Smith, son of a Hall of Famer with major college pedigree. With only one RB from last year’s roster still…