Overview

• On July 27 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Kelce unveiled a new buzz cut at the Chiefs’ training camp, surprising fans accustomed to his longer hair.
• Social media reactions to Kelce’s haircut have been mixed, with some fans lamenting the loss of his longer locks and others praising the practical choice for hot conditions.
• Coach Andy Reid confirmed that Jake Briningstool is sidelined with a hamstring strain, Kristian Fulton is recovering from spring knee surgery and Omarr Norman-Lott has returned after an ankle tweak.
• Reid lauded Kelce’s offseason transformation, calling him “svelte” and in peak condition after a focused weight-loss and conditioning program following February’s Super Bowl LIX loss.
• At age 35 and in the final year of his contract, Kelce has not announced a retirement decision ahead of what could be his 13th NFL season.