NFL training camp is all about battling for roster spots, however that competitors can typically boil over into some heated skirmishes.
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs noticed that on Wednesday morning throughout observe, and star tight finish Travis Kelce acquired concerned.
Throughout an 11-on-11 staff drill, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a brief cross to receiver Kadarius Toney, who was seeking to decide up some further yards after the catch, which is normally what coaches are searching for in camp.
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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce traces up on the line of scrimmage throughout coaching camp at Missouri Western State College. (Denny Medley-USA As we speak Sports activities)
In the meantime, defenders should not supposed to put huge hits on offensive gamers, however relatively look to sq. them up earlier than letting them proceed to run.
Nevertheless, Chiefs linebacker George Karlaftis determined to disregard that courtesy for Toney, as he laid him out on the grass. Toney instantly took exception, launching the soccer he was carrying at Karlaftis’ again, which led to gamers having some phrases with each other.
As a huddle started to kind, video of the incident confirmed Kelce working over to confront Karlaftis. As an offensive participant, Kelce, a frontrunner within the locker room, was seeking to have his fellow receiver’s again.
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Kelce acquired up shut and private with Karlaftis earlier than visibly shoving him.
Now, we’ve seen shoves flip into punches and an all-out brawl at coaching camp, however the Chiefs had been in a position to rapidly settle the skirmish and stroll their separate methods.
Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce stretches throughout organized staff actions on June 7, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. (AP Picture/Charlie Riedel)
Final season, Kelce was concerned in a number of coaching camp scuffles, and he was seen throwing some palms at his teammates. It acquired to the purpose the place head coach Andy Reid was quoted by ESPN saying, “Preventing is a waste of time.”
Kelce took to social media to apologize for his actions as nicely.
“Gotta be a greater teammate gotta be a greater chief… plain and easy,” he wrote on X.
Some phrases and a shove from Kelce aren’t something to scoff at, however coaching camp has simply begun. Tempers will flare as gamers battle for roster spots, although Kelce doesn’t have to fret about his place on the depth chart. He’s simply centered on staying wholesome for one more hopeful Tremendous Bowl run.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce throughout coaching camp at Missouri Western State College. (Denny Medley-USA As we speak Sports activities)
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However will there be extra moments the place sticking up for his teammates, or getting mad at defenders results in a skirmish? If it does, the Chiefs and its fan base will hope issues don’t get uglier.
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