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Travis Kelce Defended by Chiefs' Reid amid Slump: 'Defenses Don't Think' TE Is 'Old'

Despite superstar tight end Travis Kelce's slow start to the 2024 season, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is unconcerned.

Speaking to The Athletic's Nate Taylor, Reid suggested that defenses are keying on Kelce, which has opened the door for other players to produce, such as wide receiver Rashee Rice:

"I know people are saying that he's old or has distractions, but the defenses don't think that. We have another receiver [Rice] that plays opposite of [Kelce] who has a lot of yards and catches. That's how this thing goes. Travis is fine.