During a training camp practice on Saturday, tensions escalated between Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce and teammate Jack Cochrane.
It all began when Cochrane delivered a late hit on Kelce after he caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Following the late hit, Cochrane gave Kelce a light shove, sparking a heated exchange.
In retaliation, Kelce threw a punch at Cochrane, leading to a brief scuffle involving shoving from both players.
Thankfully, other teammates quickly intervened, diffusing the situation and allowing practice to resume.
Watch below:
Fight: #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce threw a punch at Jack Cochrane which started a very short scuffle between the two.
Kelce probably felt he was hit late.
(? @Nicolas_Roesch)pic.twitter.com/Fz1191qKBi
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 29, 2023
Interestingly, this was not the first time Kelce had been involved in an altercation at training camp this year, as there was another minor scuffle the day before.
Dicaprio Bootle giving Travis Kelce a little extra after the play. #Chiefs #ChiefsCamp. *Note – this video is not be used without permission from KSHB 41* pic.twitter.com/f0MJyPhreG
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) July 28, 2023
Kelce has since apologized, recognizing the need to improve as a teammate and leader.
Gotta be a better teammate gotta be a better leader… plain and simple
— Travis Kelce (@tkelce) July 29, 2023
It’s essential to remember that incidents like these are relatively common during this time of the year when players are back in pads after an offseason break. While the scuffle may have surprised Chiefs fans in attendance, it should not be a cause for concern.
As long as the players can move on from the incident and maintain a professional relationship on and off the field, it is unlikely to have a long-lasting impact on the team’s dynamics.
Training camp can be a high-intensity environment, and such incidents often serve as material for fan and media speculation.
As the Chiefs continue their preparations for the upcoming season, it is hoped that the team can channel their competitive spirit into positive energy on the field and defend their Super Bowl title with unity and determination.
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