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Andy Reid Reacts to Travis Kelce News Amid NFL Season
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Travis Kelce is deep into the latter half of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs .
Kelce came into the season looking to help the Chiefs compete alongside some of the biggest names in the NFL , such as head coach Andy Reid.
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As Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes look to help the Chiefs advance to their fourth straight Super Bowl appearance, the tight end was featured in a major announcement from the NFL.
Kelce had been named the Chiefs' Walter Payton Man of the Year club winner.
On Friday, Reid shared his reaction to Kelce receiving the honor, which makes him a nominee for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
"Well deserved for a lot of reasons," Reid said. "All of the community work that he does, I mean, is tremendous, helping people out. He's always got time for everybody, especially kids. Does a great job with his teammates and most of all, the community."
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Travis Kelce was included in the NFL's announcement, which featured some of the top players in the league, such as the Las Vegas Raiders ' Maxx Crosby and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' Baker Mayfield , both of whom are the winners of their respective teams.
Kelce is in his 13th season in the NFL, playing his entire career with the Chiefs.
During the Chiefs star's time in Kansas City , he has earned three Super Bowl titles and five AFC titles.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.Denny Medley-Imagn Images
This season, Travis Kelce has posted five touchdowns and 727 yards on 60 receptions for the Kansas City Chiefs (6-7), who host the AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 11, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
