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Rookie Cyrus Allen Poised for Bigger Role in Chiefs’ Offense

Cyrus Allen has the opportunity to to step up and become a huge year 1 difference maker for the Kansas City Chiefs

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:50 AM

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Chiefs rookie Cyrus Allen is expected to see an expanded offensive role due to receiver injuries.
Head coach Andy Reid expressed confidence in Allen's ability to work into the mix.
Tyquan Thornton is sidelined for most of the season with a dislocated ankle.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid indicated that rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen is expected to take on an expanded offensive role. The adjustment comes amid injuries across the team's receiving corps, including Tyquan Thornton's dislocated ankle and uncertainty surrounding Rashee Rice's hamstring injury. Reid expressed confidence in Allen, noting the young player has good ability.

Selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft from Cincinnati, Allen has played only 10 offensive snaps with one target so far this season. He is now expected to see increased playing time alongside Xavier Worthy as the Chiefs reshuffle their passing attack.

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