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Andy Reid and Travis Kelce meet Ric Flair before Chiefs' preseason matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Andy Reid and Travis Kelce meet Ric Flair before Chiefs' preseason matchup

Summary

Ahead of their second preseason game, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and tight end Travis Kelce met with wrestling legend Ric Flair in Tampa. The Chiefs are looking to bounce back after losing their first preseason game to the Los Angeles Rams. Following last season's struggles, which saw them miss the playoffs, the team is focused on improving its offensive output. Reid has rehired Eric Bieniemy to address these concerns, while Kelce aims to enhance his performance this season. The preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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Status Watch

•Chiefs lost their first preseason game to the Rams.
•Reid and Kelce met Ric Flair for good luck before facing the Buccaneers.
•Eric Bieniemy has been rehired to improve the Chiefs' offense.
•Travis Kelce aims to increase his receiving yards this season.
•The preseason game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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9:25 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It Doesn’t Get Better Than This!’ — Ric Flair Links Up With ‘Big Boys’ Andy Reid, Travis Kelce Ahead of Chiefs’ Preseason Week 2

What they're saying

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As they set out to wipe out last season’s woeful record from memory, the Kansas City Chiefs dropped their first preseason game to the Los Angeles Rams. Ahead of their second preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chiefs coach Andy Reid and tight end Travis Kelce decided to bring some good luck their way by linking up with wrestling legend Ric Flair.
— Yahoo Sports

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