Chiefs Preseason Opener: Mahomes Likely Sits

As the Chiefs head into a Saturday preseason against the Rams, Patrick Mahomes is expected to sit, shifting focus to backup quarterback Nussmeier and a competition at right tackle featuring Kahlil Benson. Nussmeier, a seventh-round pick who slid in the draft, is auditioning for a potential QB3 role as Mahomes sits, with the Chiefs historically carrying two signals through camp. The Broncos open their preseason against the Falcons with Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger in a quarterback battle, while receivers Marvin Mims, Pat Bryant, and Troy Franklin vie to become the primary outside option behind Waddle and Sutton. The Cowboys’ third week of camp centers on left tackle, cornerback, and linebacker battles, with Tyler Guyton leading the left-tackle competition, Cobie Durant leading opposite Shavon Revel for the CB2 spot, and Jaishawn Barham’s injury complicating his bid. In Tennessee, the Titans’ unofficial depth chart leans veterans at most spots as rookies like Anthony Hill Jr. push for starting roles, though there is optimism about young players behind veteran starters. Across teams, early training camp signals emphasize evaluating back-end depth, with teams balancing exposure in the preseason against long-term roster construction as Week 1 approaches.