# Williams Rising as Chiefs' Cornerstone | Kansas City Chiefs News

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Podcast: [Kansas City Chiefs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-chiefs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433789)
Published: 2026-07-08T18:28:58+00:00
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Ben Solak is calling Nohl Williams the Chiefs’ breakout star for the season, praising his rookie flashes and positioning him as the “next man up” after the departures of Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. With a young, athletic defensive core taking shape — including first-round pick Mansoor Delane and returning veteran L’Jarius Sneed — Williams is poised to compete for a starting role opposite Delane. Solak believes Williams can outperform Watson’s contributions and maintain elite play without a drop-off, making him a key piece in the Chiefs’ long-term defensive rebuild. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0997328b6ceb34e9

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