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the rookie impress all summer, but he literally took a grown man's job. When it came time for roster cuts, the Chiefs were confident enough in Johnson's ability to let veteran Emari Demercado hit the waiver wire.
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Rookie RB earned roster spot over veteran; positioned as Walker's primary backup.

The rookie running back impressed throughout training camp and earned enough confidence from the Chiefs to displace veteran Emari Demercado off the roster during cuts. The source notes Johnson is now likely to receive the bulk of carries if Kenneth Walker were to get injured, and highlights the key question for Week 1 and beyond: whether Johnson will secure a significant role even when Walker is healthy and productive.

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