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Noah Gray Emerges as Chiefs' Future Tight End

8/6/2025

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Gray Steps Up

Noah Gray is making waves as the Kansas City Chiefs' backup tight end, stepping up behind the legendary Travis Kelce. With Kelce shifting his focus to mentorship and shedding weight for a powerful career finale, head coach Andy Reid is laying the groundwork for a seamless transition into the future.

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Mehringer Praises Development

Oregon's tight end coach Drew Mehringer lauded Kenyon Sadiq's impressive development, while newcomers Jamari Johnson and Roger Saleapaga show promise. Johnson's agility has soared after a body transformation, and Saleapaga is back in action post-injury. Offensive coordinator Will Stein stressed the importance of robust communication and physicality, with center Iapani Laloulu at the helm.

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Gray Steps Up

Noah Gray is making waves as the Kansas City Chiefs' backup tight end, stepping up behind the legendary Travis Kelce. With Kelce shifting his focus to mentorship and shedding weight for a powerful career finale, head coach Andy Reid is laying the groundwork for a seamless transition into the future.

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