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Travis Kelce at Chiefs training camp
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The gist
Travis Kelce, 36, finished Chiefs training camp as the oldest player, impressing coach Andy Reid. His brother Jason visited, and a video of him juking Alohi Gilman trended.
Background
Travis Kelce is entering his 14th NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Training camp concluded on Thursday, with Kelce's work ethic highlighted by coach Andy Reid. His brother Jason, a former Eagles center, made a surprise visit, and a practice video of Kelce's moves gained attention.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026Arrowhead Pride previews Chiefs position groups, noting Kelce as a first-team tight end.
- Aug 17, 2026Jared Wiley praises Kelce and Noah Gray in a press conference.
- Aug 18, 2026A video of Travis Kelce juking defensive back Alohi Gilman trends from practice.
- Aug 19, 2026Jason Kelce visits Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, watching Travis practice and signing autographs.
- Aug 20, 2026Final day of training camp; Jason Kelce attends, and Travis wears a Mickey Mouse t-shirt.
- Aug 21, 2026Chiefs finish training camp; Andy Reid says they had to 'yank' Kelce out of practices.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Andy Reid praised Kelce's work ethic, noting he came out every day and had to be pulled for breathers.
- Teammate
- Nick Bolton said there are no excuses when the oldest guy is out there running routes, calling it fun to watch.