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Johnson might be the frontrunner to win the job in 2026. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game last month, saying that he was excited to see how Johnson fit in with the new kickoff rules in the NFL.

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Johnson could win return specialist job with new kickoff rules in place.

The source reports that Johnson might be the frontrunner to win the return specialist job in 2026, despite not being utilized at all as a kick returner in college. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub highlighted Johnson as a player to watch in the return game, saying he was excited to see how Johnson fit in with the new kickoff rules in the NFL.

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