NeutralRoleWed, July 22, 2026
Smith needs both return jobs to stay on the roster after backfield depth additions.
Brashard SmithRBKC
Running back competing for return specialist job after Chiefs signed two free agent running backs and drafted another, signaling Smith is not expected to be relied on in the backfield in 2026. 2025 return stats: 18 kick returns for 481 yards, 6 punt returns for 68 yards. His 11.3 yards per punt return beats Remigio's 7.6, but winning both return jobs may be necessary to cement his roster spot.
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It was pretty clear from the moves the Chiefs made this offseason, like signing two free agent running backs and drafting another, that Smith is not expected to be relied on in the backfield in 2026. If Smith wants to cement his place on this team, he might need to win the return-man job.
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- Running back competing for return specialist job after Chiefs signed two free agent running backs and drafted another, signaling Smith is not expected to be relied on in the backfield in 2026. 2025 return stats: 18 kick returns for 481 yards, 6 punt returns for 68 yards. His 11.3 yards per punt return beats Remigio's 7.6, but winning both return jobs may be necessary to cement his roster spot.
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- STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for Brashard Smith (RB KC). Smith needs both return jobs to stay on the roster after backfield depth additions.
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