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Andy Reid Seeks Answers After Teair Tart Avoids Ejection for Slapping Travis Kelce

Officials ruled the contact was an open-handed blow that did not meet the threshold for disqualification under current guidance.

Overview

  • Tart struck Kelce on the helmet during the third quarter of the Sept. 5 season opener in São Paulo and was flagged 15 yards for unnecessary roughness but remained in the game.
  • Reid said Monday he does not understand why the Chargers lineman was not removed and stated he plans to address the matter with the NFL.
  • Broadcast rules analyst Terry McAulay said the decision was based on guidance from officiating executive Walt Anderson distinguishing an open-hand slap from a punch.
  • After the game, Tart posted on Instagram with a caption referencing Taylor Swift and a movie slap clip, drawing criticism from fans and social media users.
  • The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 27-21, and as of the latest reports no additional league discipline or rule change has been announced.