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Andy Reid Questions Non-Ejection After Teair Tart Slaps Travis Kelce in Brazil

The Chargers lineman remained eligible under the open-hand interpretation, drawing new scrutiny with a "swift" Instagram jab.

Overview

  • Tart struck Kelce in the facemask during the Sept. 5 game in São Paulo and received a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty without being ejected.
  • Former referee Terry McAulay said officials deemed it open-hand contact to the head, which they did not consider a disqualifying action.
  • Reid told reporters he does not understand the rule and said he will address the matter with the league.
  • Tart posted, "I'm too swift with it even in Brazil...," a caption widely read as a reference to Taylor Swift, prompting pushback from fans online.
  • Tart later deflected two Patrick Mahomes passes as the Chargers beat the Chiefs 27–21, with the rematch scheduled for Week 15 in Kansas City.