Chiefs OL Kingsley Suamataia speaks out after controversial benching

Third-year offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia made his return to the field in the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 9 win over the New York Jets after he was controversially benched by head coach Andy Reid. Though the exact reason for Suamataia's benching remains a closely guarded secret, the former BYU Co

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Third-year offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia made his return to the field in the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 9 win over the New York Jets after he was controversially benched by head coach Andy Reid.

Though the exact reason for Suamataia's benching remains a closely guarded secret, the former BYU Cougar put together an admirable performance against New York and seemed to be in good spirits after Kansas City's latest victory.

Suamataia spoke to reporters after Sunday's game, answering questions about his time on the sideline but declining to give an in-depth explanation for Reid's decision to sit him.

Hear Suamataia's full comments on his benching in this video, which was posted to Twitter by Matt Foster of KSHB 41:

Spoke with #Chiefs G Kingsley

Suamataia in the locker room for the first time since he's been benched multiple games. #ChiefsKingdom @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/Y5R5aBhdG1
— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) November 8, 2026

With Suamataia's help, the Chiefs' offense racked up nearly 400 total yards and scored 35 points en route to a blowout win over the Jets that advanced Kansas City's regular-season record to 6-2 ahead of a Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs OL Kingsley Suamataia speaks out after controversial benching