Chiefs’ Chris Jones had a terse two-word response in defense of Travis Kelce
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- Chris Jones publicly rebuffed analyst Mike Tannenbaum’s critique of Travis Kelce.
- Tannenbaum argued Kelce’s 2025 play indicates his best seasons are behind him.
- Kelce’s 2026 status remains uncertain; Jones signaled he wants Kelce to stay.
It’s not a proven scientific principle, of course, but if you’re on social media long enough, there is a good chance you will see just about every possible (and outlandish) sports theory.
Case in point, there was some chatter about the potential of tight end Travis Kelce joining the New York Giants next season. If you think that sounds ludicrous, you’re not alone.
Another hot take about Kelce came on ESPN.
Former Jets and Dolphins executive Mike Tannenbaum said he’d made the mistake of keeping a player too long and advised the Chiefs to part ways with Kelce.
“When you watch him and make an honest and sober evaluation of his 2025 performance, clearly his best days are behind him,” Tannenbaum said of Kelce.
Kelce hasn’t said if he plans to return to the Chiefs, but it seems like there is a possibility of it happening for the 2026 season.
That’s what Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones is hoping happens. Jones saw what Tannenbaum said and offered a terse two-word response.
“Shut up…..🤫,” Jones wrote on X.
This story was originally published February 19, 2026 at 8:32 AM.
