Travis Kelce just made Andy Reid’s latest Chiefs controversy even worse

Writer Chris Pownall argues that Travis Kelce's post-game reaction added fuel to the controversy surrounding Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid benching Kingsley Suamataia during a 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos. Reid declined to explain why Suamataia was replaced by Mike Caliendo, stating the situation was between him and the player. Caliendo subsequently allowed a game-ending sack by Malcolm Roach on Patrick Mahomes.

Pownall highlights that Kelce, despite being a team veteran since 2013, admitted he did not know why Suamataia was benched. While Kelce offered support to his teammate and did not directly criticize the coaching staff, the writer contends that even veteran leaders appearing puzzled makes Reid's personnel decision much harder to defend.