Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce demonstrated during Wednesday's opening full-squad training camp practice that he remains among the team's elite performers despite being in his 14th season and approaching 37 years old. Kelce, who recently married global superstar Taylor Swift, produced one of the day's top plays by hauling in a fingertip catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes between two linebackers during seven-on-seven drills.
Coach Andy Reid, in a jovial mood after practice, acknowledged Kelce's strong showing. “He looked pretty good. He stayed in shape,” Reid said with a smile. “He did a lot of dancing at his wedding.”
Kelce, who turns 37 in October, has not publicly indicated whether he will play beyond the 2026 season, which could be his last. Reid appreciates having him as a role model for younger players. “He works so hard, and he wants to be in there,” Reid said. “For a young guy to look at that … it's hard for them to make an excuse to take a rep off, because he's out there going.”
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Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen, a fifth-round pick from Cincinnati, received extensive first-team reps and capitalized with two catches from Mahomes. Reid called Wednesday “a good day overall” for Allen, noting that Mahomes appears to be building trust with the rookie. Allen benefited from extra practice time over the weekend and from limited participation by fourth-year receiver Rashee Rice, who is following a ramp-up plan after offseason knee surgery and sat out live drills. Reid praised Allen's talent and retention of the playbook.
Mahomes participated in his first 11-on-11 drills since injuring his left knee in December, marking a key step toward his Week 1 return. Reid observed strength in Mahomes' legs and good foot movement, calling it “positive.” Mahomes showed no signs of favoring the knee, even jumping up in frustration after missing tight end Noah Gray on a pass.
Originally reported by westhawaiitoday.