Given that Travis Kelce, 35, is having a difficult start to the 2024–25 season, has Andy Reid sent a clear message to the Kansas City Chiefs by signing a new tight end to the NFL champions?
In the first of the first four games, the triple Super Bowl winner performed to the expected level, gaining 89 yards from seven catches against the Los Angeles Chargers.
In an attempt to increase their receiving depth while the offense struggles, the Chiefs signed Jody Fortson as a third tight end to work with Noah Gray and Kelce, but they aren’t ready to relieve him of the load just yet.
Regarding the offensive, Patrick Mahomes stated: “All we can do now is go back to the basics and try to get guys opportunities to succeed,” “The guys stepped up and filled in as good as they can the role that Rice has in our offense, which is a big one.”
Fortson, 28, was a full-time member of the team from 2019 to 2023, making 14 receptions for 155 yards and four touchdowns in 19 games. As a result, he was promoted from the team’s practice squad.
Fans welcome the signing since he is slightly more mobile than Kelce’s larger build, standing 6′ 4′ and weighing about 103 kg. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.84 seconds, recorded a 34-inch vertical jump, and had a 10-foot broad jump at the time of his 2019 NFL Draft. On X.com, some comments were :
“This was a good move. The former WR now TE should be used on Monday Night Football.”
“Great moves! Excited to see TE Jody Fortson on the active roster.”
“Solid additions to the team!”
