Chiefs’ Andy Reid responds to Travis Kelce’s ‘wear and tear’ comments

Travis Kelce is back for more. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end is returning to the team for one more season at age 35.

At this point in many players’ careers, they tend to see their workload lessen. A player in his mid-30s is considered old in NFL years, with their bodies being pretty banged up. It wouldn’t be surprising if Kelce’s workload to decrease.

If that does happen next season, it won’t be because of Kelce’s own request. During the Chiefs’ media availability, Travis Kelce made it known that he wants to have a similar workload from last season, per Devon Clements of Heavy.com. In fact, he welcomes the “wear and tear” he will receive.

Wear and tear me, baby. I’m ready for it, man. Put the load on me,” Kelce said. “I love being accountable for these — the men and women in this building, Chiefs Kingdom. I love the aspect of ‘everybody count on me to try to make a play for the team.’ Just doing the right things out on the field and better judgment for the team. I don’t think anything from last year put more miles on me, made me less of a player, I think it was all-in-all just focus, being my own worst critic, [and] capitalizing on situations that I should have.”
How does Chiefs head coach Andy Reid feels about this? Well, Reid gave a cheeky remark about Kelce’s request.