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Andy Reid Limits Travis Kelce’s Snaps, Says 66% Share Is the Target

Kansas City is managing the 35-year-old tight end’s workload to keep him fresh during a slower start.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs talks to ESPN Monday Night football television announcers prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Reid endorsed Kelce’s Week 4 usage at roughly 66% of offensive snaps and said the star “gets mad at me,” framing the reduction as deliberate load management.
  • Kelce has 15 receptions for 182 yards and one touchdown through four games, with his snap rate trending down from 84% in Week 1 to 66% against the Ravens.
  • Public friction has surfaced this season, including a heated sideline exchange with Reid, though both have emphasized mutual respect after recent wins.
  • With Kelce in the final year of his contract, reporting continues to suggest a post-2025 retirement is possible, and mock drafts project Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq as a potential successor.
  • ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said the network would be interested in talking with Kelce about future roles once he retires, citing his appeal to younger audiences.