The Kansas City Chiefs have taken a key roster decision. With tight end Travis Kelce getting older and possibly in his last season in the NFL, the team was forced to make tight end an absolute priority.
According to Nate Taylor of ESPN, the Chiefs will keep Jake Briningstool on their 53-man roster. Taylor also reported that “Briningstool, who went undrafted last year, had a strong training camp & was impressive in the preseason as a pass catcher & a willing blocker.”
On the other side, Tre Watson was cut from the team. Hence, Briningstool, who is 23 years old, stands at 6’6″ and weighs around 240 lbs, earned the trust over Watson. Given that Kelce might be retiring soon, Briningstool could get more prominence in the next couple of seasons.
Chiefs TE depth chart for 2026
Travis Kelce is still the undisputed TE1 of the team. However, the Chiefs are previewing a future without him. Kelce is 36 years old and has been regressing for the last couple of years. With his retirement looming, this is how the depth chart is looking:
- Travis Kelce
- Noah Gray
- Jared Wiley
- Jake Briningstool
- Mason Pline
Briningstool’s college stats
Out of Clemson, Briningstool played four years for the Tigers. In 2024, he racked up 530 yards with seven touchdowns. He comes from a blue-chip program and into a top-tier NFL franchise with arguably the best head coach in the league.
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