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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Brashard Smith
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Brashard Smith
PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Smith is the change-of-pace, versatile weapon in the Chiefs' backfield and will handle the return job, taking over that responsibility from other receivers.NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026
The source reports that running back Brashard Smith received 1 target from Patrick Mahomes during 11-on-11 drills in training camp.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Second-year running back has been the most immediate backup to Kenneth Walker in the Chiefs' starting backfield during early camp stages. He has received screen passes, flat routes, and handoffs in run-game work. Head coach Andy Reid indicated Smith's continued role depends on improvement in pass protection: "I know he can run the football; I know he's good with the ball in his hands, catching the ball. Can you do all the small things that a running back has to do with protection, the intricacies of the different routes we have for him? We'll see how we've improved, protection being the big one."NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Running back Brashard Smith is the incumbent return-man for the Chiefs, with special teams coordinator Dave Toub indicating no rookie returners have stood out as competition, suggesting Smith's role is secure.PositiveUsageAug 1, 2026
Running back has a stronger place in the Chiefs' starting offense than rookie Emmett Johnson, playing with the first-team offense during team periods early and often, catching multiple passes as an outlet in the flat for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.PositiveDepth ChartJul 31, 2026
Second-year running back has been featured with the starting offense much more often than rookie Emmett Johnson through the first three days of training camp.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Punt returner Brashard Smith was part of the initial rotation of four punt returners on Day 1 of training camp.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Punt returner Brashard Smith was part of the initial rotation of punt returners on Day 1 of training camp, alongside Nikko Remigio, Cyrus Allen, and Jacob De Jesus.NegativeRoleNo date
Smith, a former wide receiver turned running back, has the most to lose during 2026 training camp. He was the only holdover in a running back room that has been transformed under new coaches DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. The source notes that Smith was tasked with adding strength this offseason, and the question remains whether the coaching staff envisions him as a running back with a defined role or a tweener stuck between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle.NegativeRoleNo date
The source identifies Smith as having the most to lose during 2026 training camp. He is the only holdover in the running back room that has been transformed under new coaches DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. Smith was tasked with adding strength this offseason, and the coaching staff's vision for him remains unclear—whether he will be a running back with a defined role or a tweener caught between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle.