{
  "id": 15227058,
  "title": "Travis Kelce ready for emergency role beyond tight end at Kansas City Chiefs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/travis-kelce-ready-for-emergency-role-beyond-tight-end-at-kansas-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T15:31:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/he-is-ready-to-go-travis-kelces-kansas-city-chiefs-role-take-a-significant-turn-as-dave-toub-prepares-him-for-an-emergency-position-beyond-tight-end-duties/articleshow/134980664.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for potential special teams emergencies, veteran tight end Travis Kelce finds himself ready to step into an unfamiliar role at long snapper. Kansas City's special teams coordinator Dave Toub is confident that Kelce is capable of handling the task, given his athleticism and readiness. The Chiefs have already faced a long-snapper emergency during the 2024 preseason, when James Winchester's shoulder injury forced Noah Gray to step in. Toub emphasized the importance of having backup players like Kelce prepared for such situations, as a poor snap can disrupt the entire play. Kelce has already contributed significantly this season with 246 receiving yards and two touchdowns, making him a valuable asset to the team beyond his primary tight end role.",
  "summary": "In a strategic move, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs is being prepped for the role of emergency long snapper, according to special teams coordinator Dave Toub. As James Winchester holds the primary long snapping position, Kelce's potential as a backup provides extra assurance. The Chiefs have encountered injury challenges in the past, highlighting the importance of Kelce's readiness in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Travis Kelce ready to become long snapper for Chiefs.",
    "Special teams coordinator Dave Toub confident in Kelce's abilities.",
    "Kelce has already scored 2 touchdowns this season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}