Well-positioned for role
Johnson is in line to be Kenneth Walker's backup for the Chiefs this season.
The Chiefs had final roster cutdowns Sunday and waived veteran Emari Demercado, clearing a path to a role for Johnson. The rookie out of Nebraska impressed throughout training camp and the preseason. Kansas City also has Brashard Smith on the roster, but Johnson may be the handcuff to target for fantasy managers.
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Rashee Rice
Logs 10 snaps in preseason finale
Rice played offensive 10 snaps in Kansas City's 9-9 exhibition tie with the Seahawks on Friday and did not record any targets or touches.
Patrick Mahomes
On track for Week 1
Mahomes (knee) is on track to start Week 1 against the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Noah Gray
One target in preseason finale
Gray failed to bring in his only target in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Tyquan Thornton
One catch to close preseason
Thornton secured one of two targets for 11 yards in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Emmett Johnson
Productive with nine touches Friday
Johnson rushed seven times for 39 yards and brought in both targets for 15 yards in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Garrett Nussmeier
Plays wire to wire in preseason finale
Nussmeier completed 22 of 34 passes for 198 yards with no touchdowns and one interception and rushed once for one yard in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Cyrus Allen
Finishes preseason with one catch
Allen brought in one of two targets for 12 yards in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Xavier Worthy
One target in preseason debut
Worthy (shoulder) failed to bring in his only target in the Chiefs' 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks on Friday.
Travis Kelce
One catch in preseason finale
Kelce secured his only target for eight yards in Friday's 9-9 preseason tie with the Seahawks.
Kenneth Walker
Ankle injury not serious
Walker is experiencing swelling around his ankle but is expected to "be fine," Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.