Whether it’s middle linebacker, safety or cornerback, Miami’s top players on the depth chart are rookies. One of Miami’s only veterans is a former fan favorite in Kansas City.
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Wille Gay Jr. knows a little something, something about the Kansas City Chiefs.
After all, the linebacker spent the first four years of career on the other side of one of the most feared trios of the last decade, namely coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
So as the Dolphins prepare to take on one of the most feared offenses of late, Gay has been a reality check of sorts, reminding this young team that mere mortals — not these larger-than-life football gods — as well as the importance of communication.
Chiefs running backs coach DeMarco Murray, who knows something about being a bell cow running back in the NFL, said they need to strike a better balance between the two backs in the future.
“I want Kenneth to get into a groove, and it’s hard to kind of take him out,” Murray said. “But Emmett’s done a great job and he’s still learning. He’ll continue to get more opportunities. I’ve just got to pull the trigger and get No. 9 [Walker] out of there and put No. 10 [Johnson] in there.”
“Yeah, for sure, more comfortable (it’s been) 12 months now,” said Williams. “I was a fresh rookie, and now I’ve got more games under my belt, and I’m getting more comfortable every day, every year. Still got to climb; there’s still gonna be ups and downs. I plan on getting better and better in my craft.”
Williams finished his rookie season last year with 48 total tackles and seven pass deflections in 17 games. He played more late in the 2025 campaign after the Chiefs were ruled out of playoff contention.
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“It’s very rewarding,” Rice said. “I kind of feel like not necessarily an O-lineman, but now I understand what it feels like to make a great block and not necessarily hear your name get called on the touchdown or anything like that.
“But it’s just knowing that you did your job to help the team and to progress down the field, or even score a touchdown. It feels real good.”
There’s another benefit to taking an aggressive approach to blocking.
“If you’re going out there to block, a (defensive back) won’t know if you’re blocking or running the route,” Thornton said. “So it could help you out in more ways.”
Chubb, 30, announced his retirement in August after eight NFL seasons, the first seven of which were spent with the Browns. A reserved but revered player who earned the respect of his teammates, coaches and opponents through his work ethic and dedication, Chubb will be honored at the Browns’ home opener Sunday.
“It’s great to be back. Cleveland is where my journey started, and this is where it’s going to end today,” Chubb said during a news conference.
Injured in his team’s season-opening win over the New England Patriots, Darnold is back, pushing backup Drew Lock, who performed admirably in the starter’s stead, back to the sideline.
Darnold had returned to practice this week and was trending in the right way, going from a limited participant on Wednesday to fully practicing Thursday. Coach Mike Macdonald said he’d make the call about Darnold’s availability by Friday, and the call was a positive one.
“Yeah, that’s pretty tough,” Kraft said. “Like, everyone pictures Lambeau Field and not boos. I don’t picture boos. I picture my home stadium. That’s tough. It’s pretty disappointing … especially for a home opener. It’s pretty disappointing. It’s not going to help us win. I don’t know what people think — that’s going to rally us or something like that. …
“We’re grown men. We’re mentally strong enough, capable enough to get back on the field and play ball. But it’d probably be much easier with the 70,000 people behind us rather than opposing us.”
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His 6.6 yards per target is through his first 33 career regular season games ranks 51st among that group. The only other first-round wide receivers over that stretch to average fewer than 7 yards per reception through 33 career regular season games are Kevin White, Garrett Wilson, Josh Doctson, A.J. Jenkins, Nelson Agholor, John Ross, Kadarius Toney, Jalen Reagor, Xavier Leggette, Breshad Perriman, Cordarreelle Patterson, Tavon Austin, N’Keal Harry, Laquon Treadwell, Corey Coleman and Jonathan Baldwin.
The last time the Chiefs had a kick or punt return TD
Can this be right? Dang. I miss the days of electrifying returns, I certainly took it for granted with Dante and then Tyreek. How about Miami this weekend to end the streak?
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