Andy Reid says Chiefs had to 'yank' Travis Kelce out of training camp practices
Reid said coaches had to pull the 36-year-old tight end from drills as his effort set the tone for Kansas City’s second-youngest NFL roster.
- On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs concluded their 2026 training camp with head coach Andy Reid singling out 36-year-old tight end Travis Kelce for his relentless work ethic and noting coaches sometimes had to intervene to force him to take breaks.
- Entering his 14th season, Kelce serves as the oldest member of the team and sets an example for the Kansas City roster, which is currently the second-youngest in the NFL.
- Linebacker Nick Bolton noted Kelce practices despite not feeling 100% physically perfect. "There's no excuses when you have the old guy out there running routes," Bolton said of Kelce, adding it has been fun watching him work.
- The camp also marked the reunion of Kelce and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Bieniemy emphasized their bond, saying, "You develop these relationships and these bonds; you become members of each other's families."
- Kelce told reporters on August 12 that "intensity is infectious," adding he believes such accountability was missing in Kansas City during previous seasons. Maintaining this standard remains critical as the team moves forward.
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Travis Kelce closed the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2026 training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, as one of the central figures in a team trying to reset after a disappointing 2025 season. At 36, the veteran tight end was not simply preparing for another NFL season. He was increasingly being used as an example for a younger Chiefs roster — and he made clear that he still believes he can play at a high level. The Chiefs completed their final full-team trai…
Andy Reid Reveals Chiefs Had to 'Yank' Travis Kelce Out of Practice During Training Camp
Travis Kelce's approach to his 14th Chiefs training camp caught Andy Reid's attention as the veteran refused to take his foot off the gas. The post Andy Reid Reveals Chiefs Had to ‘Yank’ Travis Kelce Out of Practice During Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
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