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 praising 36-year-old tight end Travis Kelce's work ethic, 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 Reid pointed to the tight end's daily dedication as a critical example for the Kansas City roster, now the second-youngest in the NFL.
- Linebacker Nick Bolton noted Kelce practices despite not feeling 100% physically. "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 marked the reunion of Kelce and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who emphasized the deep bonds formed with players. "You develop these relationships and these bonds; you become members of each other's families," Bieniemy said.
- Kelce told reporters on August 12 that "intensity is infectious," emphasizing the importance of accountability for the team moving forward. He believes such accountability was something Kansas City truly missed during previous seasons.
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Why Travis Kelce’s Chiefs Coach Andy Reid “Yanked” Him From Practice
The Chiefs kick off the 2026 season on September 14.Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and Travis Kelce look on during the second quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas on November 26, 2023.Credit: Getty ImagesThe GistKansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid revealed that he had to “yank” Travis Kelce out of practice several times for one good reason.As the oldest player on the team, Kelce may retire following the 2026 NFL season…
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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