Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid plans to reduce running back Kenneth Walker III's workload "a little bit" in Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Walker, the Chiefs' biggest free-agent acquisition this offseason, leads all NFL skill position players with 369 all-purpose yards and is tied with Jahmyr Gibbs for the most touches (59) through two games.\n\nRunning backs coach De Marco Murray praised Walker's preparation and leadership, noting he has recorded 29 broken tackles according to Next Gen Stats. However, the Chiefs are comfortable reducing his touches due to the emergence of rookie Emmett Johnson, who has produced 103 all-purpose yards on 14 touches.\n\nOffensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy emphasized the importance of developing Johnson gradually, ensuring he feels confident.

Johnson impressed against the Colts with a 12-yard gain where he made three defenders collide.\n\nMurray is optimistic about finding the right balance against the Dolphins, saying he needs to "pull the trigger" and give Johnson more opportunities while keeping Walker in a groove.