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Henry McKenna· Aug 24, 2026

McKenna urges restraint on Chiefs rookie receiver Cyrus Allen, placing him fifth in Kansas City's receiver pecking order after he played behind Tyquan Thornton and Jaylen Royals in the second preseason game.

“Given that he was playing behind Tyquan Thornton and Jaylen Royals in the second preseason game, Allen appears to be WR5.”

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Cyrus Allen · 2026 season

5 calls from 4 pundits between 1 and 5. Henry McKenna said 5. the room's median is 3. not settled yet

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  • Depth Chart CallsCyrus AllenKansas City ChiefsAug 24, 2026

    Cyrus Allen to be 5th on the depth chart

    “But before he wows in the box score, he'll need to land in the WR3 spot. Given that he was playing behind Tyquan Thornton and Jaylen Royals in the second preseason game, Allen appears to be WR5.”

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