Undrafted Rookie Kahlil Benson Forces Right Tackle Showdown in Kansas City

Overview

• Reports published Monday and Tuesday showed Benson, signed after a rookie minicamp tryout in early May, shared first‑team reps with veteran Jaylon Moore during mandatory minicamp and has emerged as a legitimate candidate to start at right tackle.
• Jaylon Moore, who carries a large 2026 cap hit after signing a multi‑million dollar deal last year, is now expected to 'earn' the job in training camp rather than enter it as the clear favorite.
• Kansas City traded backup tackle Wanya Morris earlier in June, a move reporters say was influenced in part by Benson's rise and that reduced the team's depth at tackle.
• If Benson wins the job the Chiefs would move to a far cheaper option under a three‑year, roughly $3.1 million deal and could save or free cap space by moving Moore, a change that would affect roster construction.
• With Patrick Mahomes trending toward clearance for a possible Week 1 return, coaches have increased urgency to settle the offensive line in July's training camp so the starter is ready to protect the quarterback.