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Travis Kelce could move into top five on all-time receptions list
Travis Kelce is on the back nine of his NFL career and could very well be playing in his final season in 2025. Before he fades off into the sunset, however, he has a chance to further entrench himself into NFL history while helping the Kansas City Chiefs win another Super Bowl.
At the moment, Kelce’s 1,004 career receptions have him ranked 14th on the all-time catch list. Over the last four years, the tight end has averaged about 98 catches per season. If he maintains that in 2025, it’d thrust him into the top-five all-time, tying himself with Marvin Harrison at 1,102 catches. In the process, Kelce would be passing the likes of Isaac Bruce, Andre Johnson, Terrell Owens, Cris Carter, and other all-time greats.
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Nikko Remigio
An undrafted free agent signee in 2023, Remigio – who spent his first season with the Chiefs on Injured Reserve – earned a spot on the practice squad last season before appearing in five games down the stretch.
He was an asset on special teams during that time, too, with 22 total kick and punt returns between Week 13 and the end of the regular season.
Prior to joining Kansas City, Remigio was a four-year contributor (largely as a return man) at the University of California before transferring to Fresno State for the 2022 campaign. He made the most of his fifth year, too, tallying career-bests in receptions (74), receiving yards (852) and receiving touchdowns (6). Remigio was also tied for the FBS lead with two punt return touchdowns.
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Kansas City Chiefs: EDGE George Karlaftis
When the Kansas City Chiefs defense takes the field, three-time All-Pro Chris Jones garners most of the attention at the line of scrimmage. However, George Karlaftis has earned respect with 93 pressures and 24.5 sacks in three seasons.
After a 10.5-sack campaign in 2023, Karlaftis saw a slight drop-off in sack total with eight in the previous year, but he maintained an active presence in the pass rush, logging a career-high 37 pressures.
Karlaftis isn’t generating the same amount of buzz as fellow 2022 first-rounders Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson in terms of extension talks. That said, he’s taken some attention away from Jones as an effective three-down defender who can get to the quarterback and stop runs behind the line of scrimmage.
Travis Kelce Theorizes How NFL Teams Might Plan to Slow Down Travis Hunter | SI
Kelce was then asked if he thinks Hunter could be an All-Pro on both sides of the ball. Kelce was unsure largely because he doesn’t know how much time Hunter will see at each position. Though Kelce thinks Hunter will be a good player, he did point to one way teams might try to slow him down—by tiring him out.
“Both sides? That’s the thing, I don’t know how they’re going to divy it out,” Kelce said. “I don’t know, because teams are going to be going after him. They’re gonna try and make his day miserable. If he plays corner, they’re gonna run deep balls at him all day. They’re gonna run the wide receivers, just take off on him all day, just to try to get him tired. Why wouldn’t you just attack him that way?”
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Free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore hopes to play in ‘right situation’ this year: ‘I still can contribute’ | NFL.com
A free agent ahead of what would be his 14th NFL season, Gilmore is still hopeful he’ll find a place to lace up the cleats once again.
“I want to play this year, it’s just got to be the right situation,” he said on The Money Down podcast. “It’s got to be the right situation for me. I’m not just gonna sign anywhere. … I still love the game. I still can contribute. It’s just got to be the right place.”
Gilmore is a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro, though his last trip to the Pro Bowl came in 2021 and most recent recognition as an All-Pro cornerback came in 2019, the same season as his DPOY honor.
His coverage ability took a dip in his age-34 season with the Vikings, and his 60.4 PFF grade in that category marked his third-worst of his career. However, he remains largely durable, and last year contributed an interception, nine passes defensed and 56 tackles to Minnesota’s fifth-ranked scoring defense.
Regardless of any steps lost, Gilmore could be an asset on the right team, a veteran leader with 173 starts under his belt, still capable delivering a game-changing play.
Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin arrested on two misdemeanor charges | ESPN
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested Saturday by the Allen (Texas) Police Department and is facing two misdemeanor charges, according to online records.
Turpin, 28, was booked into the Collin County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces) and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
He was released from custody Sunday after posting $1,500 bond.
Turpin, who also plays wide receiver, signed a three-year, $18 million extension with the Cowboys in March.
He led the NFL in return average (33.5 yards) in the first year of the dynamic kickoff and took one 99 yards for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders. His average was the second highest in the league since the 1970 merger. He also had a punt return for a touchdown, becoming the only player in the league last season with kick and punt returns for scores.
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Trent McDuffie contract projection: Cornerback market has already shifted up on the Chiefs
Baseline numbers for a Trent McDuffie Chiefs contract
Given McDuffie’s age and immediate production, it’s not out of the question to say he can reset the cornerback market when he gets extended.
He was part of a strong 2022 cornerback draft class that included Derek Stingley, Sauce Gardner, and Tariq Woolen, and that group has already started to reap the benefits.
Stingley signed a three-year, $90 million deal with $89 million guaranteed, as mentioned above, which completely reset the market. Before that, Jaycee Horn’s four-year, $100 million deal was at the top for cornerbacks, which was signed a week earlier this offseason.
Last offseason, Patrick Surtain II signed a four-year, $96 million deal with $77.5 million guaranteed, which reset the market.
So, the cornerback market is only going up, which is why it’d be smart for the Chiefs to act sooner rather than later on a McDuffie deal if they’re confident he’ll be a part of their future long-term.
Now, there is something important to note with the rookie extensions. Stingley did have two years remaining on his rookie deal (fourth year + fifth-year option), so his total compensation is five years for $113 million. That $22.6 million per year is still significant, but sounds a lot more feasible than $30 million per year.
Similarly, Jaycee Horn had the fifth-year option left on his rookie contract, so his total compensation was $112.5 million over five years, slightly below Stingley’s.
Patrick Surtain also had two years left on his rookie deal (fourth year + fifth-year option), leaving his total compensation at $119.3 million over six years, which roughly equates to $19.9 million per year.
Those are all figures to keep in mind when evaluating a McDuffie extension.
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