![]() ![]() “When you look at your eight, ninth lineman and you look at your fifth linebacker and your sixth receiver, those guys are really going to end up starting, playing meaningful minutes throughout the course of the season,” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said, “so we’re always trying to turn our roster over.” Tight end Jody Fortson continued to solidify his job with three catches for 26 yards, while just about everyone on the backup offensive line struggled to lock down a job. Most of the work went to those competing for the last few jobs, which must be decided before Tuesday’s deadline for teams to cut rosters to 53 players. Other starters, such as running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, were done after a couple of snaps. Mahomes, who had an excellent first two preseason games, never took a snap before joining Travis Kelce and other Chiefs stars on the sideline. “He really took advantage of every day he had on Earth here,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. There was a moment of silence before the game and the Chiefs wore a sticker with the No. There were plenty of other tributes Thursday night to “Lenny the Cool,” who led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title before becoming known to millions more football fans as a Hall of Fame broadcaster. 15 but on 16, the number Dawson wore during his playing days. Mahomes high-fived his guys while allowing the play clock to run out, then the delay-of-game foul was announced not on his No. We wanted to do something, a little token to show our appreciation.” “Obviously, we’re praying for his family, but he did so much to impact the Kansas City community and this organization. “We all wanted to do something,” Mahomes said. Mahomes headed onto the field with most of Kansas City’s starting offense and lined them up in the old-fashioned style of huddle favored by Dawson in the 1960s and ‘70s. It came after the first-team Chiefs defense forced the Packers, playing their starting offensive line with Love and a host of backups, to a 3-and-out to start the game. ![]()
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