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I think Emmett will continue to get more snaps, and that will take a little bit of the load off [Kenneth Walker]. I think as it goes on, you get a nice balance with those two in there, and it keeps them more fresh as the season goes on.
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Johnson expected to earn more snaps; will share backfield load with Kenneth Walker.

Rookie running back Emmett Johnson is expected to earn increasing snaps as the season progresses, which will help distribute the workload in the Chiefs backfield. Reid stated "Emmett will continue to get more snaps, and that will take a little bit of the load off [Kenneth Walker]," with the goal of maintaining a balanced two-back rotation that keeps both players fresher throughout the season.

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