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Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce News on Thursday
Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are gearing up for their ninth NFL season together, eying a fourth Super Bowl win.
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The two stars have established themselves as among the league's best throughout their careers. Mahomes has led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship Game in every season since becoming the starter. Kelce, on the other hand, holds numerous postseason records, including the most Super Bowl catches with 35.
For their play throughout their careers, ESPN listed both Mahomes and Kelce in its recent "NFL All-Quarter Century team."
Mahomes was the third quarterback ESPN listed, putting Patriots legend Tom Brady and former Colts star Peyton Manning ahead of him.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis KelceGeoff Burke-Imagn Images
Kelce, meanwhile, was ranked as the second-best tight end by ESPN, with Brady's former teammate Rob Gronkowski taking the top spot. Former Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez was listed third.
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In total, Kansas City had eight players selected to ESPN's All-Century team. Other current and former personnel included running back Priest Holmes (No. 1), edge rusher Jared Allen (No. 2), defensive tackle Chris Jones (No. 3), cornerback Darrelle Revis (No. 1), and special teams coordinator Dave Toub.
The Chiefs acknowledged the recognition with a social media post celebrating all eight honorees, including Mahomes and Kelce.
"8 Chiefs, both current and former, landed on ESPN's All-Quarter Century Team ✍️," the Chiefs wrote on Instagram.
The Chiefs have already completed summer workouts for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, finishing organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp. Their training camp begins on July 22.
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Kansas City will open the regular season with a Week 1 battle in Sao Paulo, Brazil, facing Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, Sept. 5.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
