{
  "id": 2128676,
  "title": "Andy Heck praises UDFA rookie's development at training camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/andy-heck-praises-udfa-rookies-development-at-training-camp",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/andy-heck-praises-udfa-rookies-120300217.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas City Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck lauded undrafted free agent rookie offensive lineman Kahlil Benson's progress during training camp, highlighting his rapid growth into a valuable team member. Heck credited the team's scouts for successfully securing Benson's inclusion. Upon seeing Benson's dominant physical attributes during rookie minicamp, Heck emphasized the coaching staff's efforts to train him at multiple positions, aiming for Benson's growth and system adaptation. Benson's recent opportunity to play guard, due to Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith's injury, is seen as beneficial for his development and potential to become an even more valuable tackle.",
  "summary": "During his press conference, Kansas City Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck praised rookie Kahlil Benson's development at camp | @EdEastonJr",
  "key_points": [
    "Andy Heck praises Kahlil Benson's development at training camp.",
    "Heck credits team scouts for securing Benson's inclusion.",
    "Benson plays guard due to Trey Smith's injury, aiding his growth."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}