Overview
- Kelce was not included in the NFL’s Week 14 discipline release after he skipped postgame interviews following the Chiefs’ loss to the Texans.
- Reporters said he declined two interview requests, and league policy cited by Pro Football Talk requires players not in concussion protocol to be available.
- Enforcement of media-availability rules varies by case, with fines determined through the NFL’s weekly review process.
- In the 20-10 defeat, Kelce had one catch for eight yards and a late drop that became an interception by Azeez Al-Shaair, leading to a Houston field goal.
- The tight end voiced frustration about his form on the New Heights podcast, and the loss left Kansas City 6-7 in a crowded AFC race.