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\nChiefs tight end Travis Kelce reports to training camp for the 2026 NFL season.<\/p>\n
The Kansas City Chiefs held their first full practice at Missouri Western State\u2019s campus on July 29. All eyes were on tight end Travis Kelce, who\u2019s entering his 14th season with the Chiefs.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter suggested this will be Kelce\u2019s final year in the NFL. Carter shared photo with Kelce on Instagram and wrote, \u201cAndrew\u00a0[Spruill] and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL. Know the\u00a0[GOAT]\u00a0is preparing for THE LAST DANCE. Next stop Canton\/HOF.\u201d<\/p>\n
While retirement rumors swirled last season, Kelce knew he couldn\u2019t walk away from the league ending on a 6-11 season and missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade.<\/p>\n
Fans couldn\u2019t wait to catch a glimpse of Kelce on Wednesday, his first practice as a married man. The 11-time Pro Bowler tied the knot with Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3.<\/p>\n
While Kelce was spotted numerous times heading to workouts before and after his star-studded nuptials, his physical appearance drew attention on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Fans Had Strongly Mixed Reactions to Travis Kelce\u2019s Physical Appearance<\/p>\n
The 36-year-old, who recorded 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns last season,\u00a0is excited to be back. After the Chiefs posted video of Kelce walking to the field, \u201cIs it me or does he look in better shape than last year?\u201d one fan asked.<\/p>\n
Another video showed Kelce jumping up to catch a pass from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. A fan commented, \u201cAm I tripping or does Travis Kelce look cut??\u201d<\/p>\n
However, another video of Kelce looking winded at practice shared by KCTV5 drew vastly different reactions. One fan commented, \u201cHope he\u2019s wearing an abdominal protector and that is not his gut. Not sure he\u2019s in as good of shape as last year.\u201d Another person joked, \u201cIs he playing guard this year?!.\u201d<\/p>\n
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One fan added, \u201cHe\u2019s packed on the love weight for sure! YIKES!\u201d Another fan wrote, \u201cIs he wearing rib pads? Or is that his husband belly .\u201d<\/p>\n
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Assured Fans That Travis Kelce Is in Great Shape<\/p>\n
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GettyChiefs head coach Andy Reid discusses what Travis Kelce brings to the team in his 14th season.<\/p>\n
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, who attended Kelce\u2019s wedding with his wife, Tammy Reid, spoke about the tight end\u2019s physicality while addressing reporters on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, he looked pretty good, you know. He stayed in shape. He did a lot of dancing at his wedding,\u201d Reid joked.<\/p>\n
The 68-year-old coach also reminded fans what an asset a veteran like Kelce is for the entire staff and team. \u201cHe\u2019s a great leader, and he works hard. He wants to be in there, and for a young guy to look at that, it\u2019s hard for them to make an excuse to take a rep off,\u201d Reid said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause he\u2019s out there going. And if they try to get sneaky, he yanks them back in there. So, he makes them go. That\u2019s always a good thing to have.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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