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4 days ago
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Patrick Mahomes never talked with Travis Kelce about his potential retirement
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce told reporters at minicamp this week that it wasn't a tough decision for him to put off retirement and come back to play in 2025. Though Kelce is famously close with Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback said on Wednesday that he actually didn't discuss the tight end's playing status with him early in the offseason. 'We never talked about it,' Mahomes said, via Pete Sweeney of 'I think you have that in the back of your mind — I mean, for anybody that's played a lot of football seasons, there's always a chance. You have to put in the work in the offseason. I think everybody wants to play in the games, but putting the work in the offseason [is] where stuff gets strenuous.' Mahomes added that he feels like Kelce was recalibrating after going through another long season. But now, Kelce is clearly all-in on trying to win another Lombardi Trophy. 'I think y'all can see it — he's ready to go,' Mahomes said. 'He's been putting in the work this offseason, and he's excited for another chance to make a run at it.' In 16 games last season, Kelce caught 97 passes for 823 yards with three touchdowns. He then had 13 receptions for 175 yards with a TD in three postseason games.
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4 days ago
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Travis Kelce: Returning for 2025 wasn't a very tough decision
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has played more football than he has ahead of him. But while there was plenty of speculation that the 35-year-old could retire a few months ago, Kelce elected to stick around for at least one more season. In his Wednesday minicamp press conference, Kelce told reporters that the decision to return wasn't that hard for him. 'I love football,' Kelce said, via Pete Sweeney of 'I don't think I really thought about it that much. My friends and family and the team and the guys and women in this building — I love coming into work every single day. 'It wasn't a very tough one for me. I know I'm getting older, but at the same time, I still feel like I got a lot that I can prove in this league. With that being said, it really wasn't that hard of a decision for me.' Kelce noted that he wanted to let his emotions die down in the aftermath of losing Super Bowl LIX to the Eagles. But after that, he realized he still had the fire to compete. But will this be the last rodeo for the storied tight end, who will turn 36 in October? 'I got one year on this contract, I know that,' Kelce said. 'And we'll try and figure out something for next year. The Chiefs' organization knows how much I love them. I can't see myself ever playing anywhere else, so we'll deal with that down the road when the time is right. 'But right now, I'm focused on winning a championship this year.'
NBC Sports
05-05-2025
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Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons is attacking rehab "like hell every day"
When the Chiefs selected offensive tackle Josh Simmons to end the first round, head coach Andy Reid said Simmons should be ready for training camp. Simmons had suffered a torn patellar tendon last October while still playing for Ohio State. During rookie minicamp over the weekend, Simmons told reporters that he's doing everything he can to make sure he's ready by late July. "[I] attack rehab as hard as I can — that way, when training camp does come around, I can be the most help that I can possibly be,' Simmons said, via Pete Sweeney of 'There's nothing I can really do to force myself [into the lineup]. There's a lot of vets in here. My thing is just stay out the way and work hard. Be a helpful piece if I can.' Simmons added that his rehab is not easy. 'You have to come in and attack it like hell every day,' Simmons said. 'Just really, really go hard in rehab — that's how you have to do something like this.' He also has to get familiar with a new offensive system. While he did have now-Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly calling plays at Ohio State last year, Simmons has an entirely different philosophy to learn as a rookie. 'The playbook is not as complex as I thought it'd be, but it's different playbook than Chip Kelly, so, [I've] got to do a bit of studying,' Simmons said. But overall the young offensive tackle is feeling 'great' about being with his new club. 'Everything you could ask for [as a] football player,' Simmons said.
New York Post
04-05-2025
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- New York Post
Patrick Mahomes' half-brother gets NFL chance at Chiefs rookie camp
The Chiefs are keeping it all in the family. Out of 87 players participating in the team's rookie minicamp this weekend, 60 are on a tryout basis, and one in particular stands out. Graham Walker, who is the half-brother of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will be a part of the camp, according to He is also the son of Patrick Mahomes Sr, but he grew up in Vermont with his mom, Jessamyn Walker, and stepfather, Gerry Howatt. 3 Graham Walker during a workout with Rice football. Rice Football/Instagram Walker just finished his senior year as a tight end at Rice University, where he transferred last season with the initial plan to play receiver after three years at Brown. Following the year, he declared for the draft at 6-foot-3 and 227 pounds but was not selected last week in Green Bay. In his 2023 season at Brown, Walker had 44 catches for 515 yards and six touchdowns. With Rice, he caught 24 passes for 252 yards and zero touchdowns in 2024. His best college year came as a freshman, recording 658 yards for six touchdowns in 2021. It is unknown how Walker and Mahomes define their relationship, but according to the Daily Mail, the two have met a few times. 3 Graham Walker at his college graduation from Brown before attending Rice University. Instagram @_itsinstagraham However, Walker recently admitted his three-time Super Bowl-winning half-brother has been keeping a watchful eye on his game. 'I know Patrick has been watching the games, and he's reached out and said good things that I've been doing,' Walker told Seven Days. 'When someone who's accomplished so much can say you're doing well, it really feels good.' With any luck, Walker could find himself in the Chiefs' tight end room with Travis Kelce. 3 Patrick Mahomes runs down the sideline prior to the beginning of the Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025. Getty Images The camp started on Saturday and is set to run through Monday at the Chiefs' facility.
NBC Sports
04-05-2025
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Graham Walker, half-brother of Patrick Mahomes, gets tryout at Chiefs rookie minicamp
The Chiefs are conducting a rookie minicamp this weekend. With 87 players participating — 60 on a tryout basis — it's hard to stand out. One player has a built-in advantage. As noted by Rice tight end Graham Walker is taking part. He's the half-brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The son of Pat Mahomes Sr., Walker transferred to Rice last year, with the initial plan to play receiver. He later switched to tight end. Walker, listed at 6'3" and 227 pounds, caught 24 passes for 252 yards in 2024. In 2023 at Brown, Walker had 44 catches for 515 yards and six touchdowns. His best season statistically came as a freshman in 2021, when Walker caught 53 passes for 658 yards and six touchdowns.
