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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Briningstool played 18% of snaps and 9% of routes with 1 target for 9 yards and 1 TD; he had a 33.3% target share on his limited routes.

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PositiveRoleSep 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Briningstool caught a pass from Patrick Mahomes during Kansas City's second-quarter 80-yard touchdown drive, demonstrating involvement in the Chiefs' passing attack and contributing to their offensive success in the season opener.

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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Briningstool was targeted in the Chiefs' second-quarter touchdown drive, catching a completion as part of the 80-yard drive that resulted in Rashee Rice's 13-yard touchdown.

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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026Arrowhead Pride

The tight end is listed among players trending in the right direction heading into Week 1, indicating positive momentum and potential opportunity in the Chiefs offense.

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PositiveInjurySep 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Chiefs tight end fined $4,972 in Week 2 of the preseason for a blindside block; the new three-strike suspension system doesn't commence until the 2026 regular season, so preseason fines won't carry into regular-season games that count, meaning Briningstool will not be on strike two when the regular season begins and remains three violations away from a one-game suspension.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jake Briningstool made the Chiefs' initial 53-man roster as one of four tight ends for the 2026 season.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jake Briningstool is unlikely to make the initial 53-man roster despite the Chiefs being high on him; given the extra quarterback and retaining Andrew Armstrong, it is difficult to commit to him being on the initial roster. Briningstool is likely to pass through waivers and land on the practice squad.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Jake Briningstool is unlikely to make the initial 53-man roster despite the Chiefs being high on him; he is likely to pass through waivers and land on the practice squad.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jake Briningstool is identified as a good long-term developmental play as a pass catcher for the Chiefs tight end room; the source suggests he represents upside in the receiving game despite the current depth chart positioning.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Jake Briningstool is identified as a good long-term developmental play as a pass catcher in the Chiefs' tight end room, positioned behind Travis Kelce in the depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Briningstool is on the bubble for the final 53-man roster. The source notes he will likely be a candidate to make the practice squad or land elsewhere, but for some bubble players, it could be the end of the road.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Briningstool stands above other competing tight ends and wide receivers for the final roster spots; the source believes he has put up enough good film in preseason that a team would claim him off waivers, making him the most difficult to pass through waivers among the competing group.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Briningstool stands above other competing tight ends and wide receivers for the final roster spots; the source believes he has put up enough good film in preseason that another team would claim him off waivers, making him difficult for the Chiefs to pass through waivers.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Tight end Jake Briningstool has made enough of a statement in training camp and preseason to earn a spot on the 53-man roster; the source notes that with the future of the tight end position in question, the young pass catcher from Clemson could be a bigger part of the offense in future seasons.

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NegativeUsageAug 23, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Tight end Jake Briningstool caught passes from both Justin Fields (15 yards in second quarter) and Garrett Nussmeier (first-down completion in second quarter).

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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jake Briningstool has impressed in camp and the preseason so far with his ability to catch the ball and flow within the offense. He led all backup tight ends with three receptions for 29 yards in Week 1 of the preseason. He and Jared Wiley both seem to be competing for the third tight end spot, with all eyes likely on Briningstool in Week 2.

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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Arrowhead Pride

TE led all backup tight ends with three receptions for 29 yards in Week 1 preseason and has impressed in camp with his ability to catch the ball and flow within the offense. Competing against Noah Gray, Jared Wiley, and Tre Watson for the TE2/TE3 role, Briningstool and Wiley appear to be competing for the third tight end spot. The source notes all eyes will likely be on Briningstool this week as he vies for a roster spot.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Second-year tight end led Chiefs receivers with 29 receiving yards over three receptions; caught a well-executed tight end screen from Nussmeier in the second quarter.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Second-year tight end led Chiefs receivers with 29 receiving yards over three receptions (9.7 yards per catch); caught a well-executed tight end screen in the second quarter, indicating offensive role and target involvement.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source initially projected the team to keep just three tight ends but now believes Briningstool looks like he will perform well in the preseason and push the team to make room for him one way or another; his receiving skills will be on display the most.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 14, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Briningstool looks like he will perform well in the preseason and push the team to make room for him one way or another; his receiving skills will be on display the most. The source initially projected the team to keep just three tight ends but now believes Briningstool will earn a roster spot.

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PositiveMatchupAug 11, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Briningstool will make his preseason debut on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason opener; he expects a strong performance from the entire tight ends room and is excited to showcase what the group has been working on during a competitive training camp.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Briningstool expressed readiness to compete and showcase his abilities after missing entire rookie season; emphasized that being healthy and able to put pads on represents a major step forward from last year when injury occurred before pads were even donned. He has had an up-close view of elite tight end practice habits and preparation from Travis Kelce and other veterans, which he is translating into his own development.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Undrafted free agent tight end signed by Kansas City Chiefs immediately after 2025 NFL Draft with $264,000 guaranteed; suffered hamstring injury in rookie camp before pads were put on and missed entire 2025 season on Reserve/Injured list. Now in second training camp and climbing depth chart further than rookie year; has already progressed further in the process and is competing with pads on after missing that opportunity as a rookie.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Briningstool is competing for tight end snaps behind Travis Kelce. Prime opportunities for Briningstool in the preseason could be interpreted as bad news for Noah Gray, suggesting Briningstool may be a similar player profile the Chiefs prefer. The order among Briningstool, Jared Wiley and Trey Watson is one of the most important things to watch.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Tight end Briningstool is competing for depth chart position behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray. Prime opportunities for Briningstool could be interpreted as bad news for Gray's roster security.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Second-year tight end Jake Briningstool is competing in the Chiefs tight end room and has been staying on the field, which was his stated goal; head coach Andy Reid noted that Briningstool's whole thing was if he could stay on the field, and he has been doing that, indicating he is in the mix for snaps.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Second-year tight end in competition for snaps in tight end rotation; praised Bieniemy's return, noting his voice, coaching points, and energy are infectious; Andy Reid highlighted Briningstool's ability to stay on the field as his key challenge and noted he has been doing that; competing alongside Tre Watson as reserve tight end.

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PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The second-year tight end took the equivalent of a redshirt season in 2025 while battling a hamstring injury but put together two of his best practices in a row this week, earning first-string reps with Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday and impressing Tuesday with a twisting catch over the middle. Reid complimented Briningstool Wednesday for his recent progress.

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PositiveRoleAug 8, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Second-year tight end took the equivalent of a redshirt season in 2025 while battling a hamstring injury. Put two of his best practices together in a row this week, earning some first-string reps with quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday while also impressing Tuesday with a twisting catch over the middle. Reid complimented Briningstool Wednesday for his recent progress. Listed as a training camp riser.

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NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Briningstool is projected to miss the 53-man roster; there is an urge to find room for the second-year tight end, but at this point, the trio of starters has taken care of business for the first-team offense. Briningstool could be called up midseason if the team suffers an injury. If Briningstool, who racked up 1,380 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in his college career at Clemson, has an impressive preseason, he could force the team to make room for his skill set.

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NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Briningstool, a second-year tight end, is left off the source's 53-man roster prediction; however, the source notes there is an urge to find room for him and that if he has an impressive preseason, he could force the team to make room for his skill set; the source suggests he could be called up midseason if the team suffers an injury; Briningstool racked up 1,380 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in his college career at Clemson.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 6, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Listed among Kansas City Chiefs players with stock on the rise after first week of training camp practices; indicates positive trajectory and increased attention from coaching staff during early camp evaluation.

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PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Second-year tight end from Clemson has finally been able to showcase his skills to Reid and the coaching staff after missing nearly all of last offseason with a hamstring injury. Reid praised his receiving ability and blocking: 'He's a good receiver, and he's stuck his nose in there, and he's blocking. My hat goes off to him; he just has to keep stacking them right now.'

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 202632BeatWriters

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Jake Briningstool with a leaping grab over the middle during 11-on-11 despite tight coverage. Second practice in a row Briningstool has recorded a play like that.

Jake Briningstool with a leaping grab over the middle during 11-on-11 despite tight coverage. Second practice in a row Briningstool has recorded a play like that.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 3, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Jake Briningstool is one of several tight ends competing to overtake Noah Gray's backup role behind Travis Kelce. If Briningstool can show solid run blocking with consistency in the passing game, he will likely overtake Gray's position. The entire tight end room behind Kelce has plenty to prove, and Briningstool is positioned as a potential challenger to Gray's roster spot.

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PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jake Briningstool is one of several tight end options behind Travis Kelce who could overtake Noah Gray's backup role if he can show solid run blocking with consistency in the passing game during camp and preseason.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end Briningstool made an impressive toe-tap sideline grab during 11-on-11 drills in early Chiefs training camp, hauling in a rocket throw from seventh-round rookie quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on a play that was noted as one of the best of the day.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Jake Briningstool made a catch on a great throw from backup quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on the run during 7-on-7 drills, with the source expressing excitement to see Nussmeier in the preseason.

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