A year ago, tight end Kendall Blanton started for the Rams in a 23-20 Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium.

Currently, Blanton is a practice player for the Chiefs.

“Everybody should get a chance to experience the Super Bowl,” Blanton said. “The fact that we can do it twice back to back is great.

“I am blessed. Thank God, but no.”

Brunton, who caught a touchdown pass in the NFC Divisional Round victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, started the Super Bowl in place of an injured Travis Higby and played 30 snaps on the offense before suffering a shoulder injury.

But last summer, the Rams released him before training camp ended.He spent time with Washington’s Commanders and Chiefs before the Rams re-signed him in late September..

Brunton appeared in four games and caught two passes, but the Rams released him again in late November and signed him with the Chiefs.

Blanton, a Kansas City native and son of former Chiefs linebacker Jerry Blanton, said he saw last year’s Super Bowl for the first time last week.

“I got hurt during the game and I didn’t want to see it,” he said. “I went back and watched it – and I played pretty well. is funny.

“That’s how life goes. I’m not bitter about it. I know this is part of my journey. Somehow, yes. Someday I will return to this stage in a completely different situation and in a completely different role.

“That’s my way of thinking.”

Brunton said his confidence was unwavering.

“I know I can play for any team in this league,” he said, adding that he’s learned a lot from working with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.

“It’s a great opportunity to grow as a player,” he said.

Kelce said the Chiefs learned from Brunton.

“We were talking to Kendall about his experience at the Super Bowl — and everyone’s words are priceless,” Kelce said. increase.

“And Kendall got one win in the starting lineup. is.