Analyst proposes wild Chiefs idea that would send NFL shockwaves
This is a move that the AFC hopes doesn't happen.
Analyst proposes wild Chiefs idea that would send NFL shockwaves originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Kansas City Chiefs have veteran tight end Travis Kelce for one more season, but we know that No.
87 is on the back nine of his career. So, the 2026 season could very well be his last, and the search for his replacement would commence, but what if the Chiefs were proactive and got Kelce's replacement this year? We have seen some mock drafts have the Chiefs taking Kenyon Sadiq, which would be a fun move, but here comes another one, and the AFC would hate it.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton has named the Chiefs as a potential landing spot for Kyle Pitts. “The Chiefs could pair Kelce with Pitts, who would take the franchise tight-end baton from the future Hall of Famer,” Moton wrote . “In this scenario, Kelce would likely see a reduced role, which would preserve him for the season.
“Early in the previous campaign, head coach Andy Reid discussed managing Kelce's snap count. With Pitts, he can do that and still get production out of the position in his offense. ” More: Chiefs ideal draft selection nightmare fuel for AFC Chiefs getting Pitts horror scenario for AFC Getting Patrick Mahomes a young stud tight end to play with Kelce in 2026, before taking over in 2027, is a scenario the AFC hopes doesn't happen.