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LOOK: Star TE Travis Kelce debuts new haircut for Chiefs Training Camp

LOOK: Star TE Travis Kelce debuts new haircut for Chiefs Training Camp

USA Today6 days ago
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In what could be his final season in the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce returned to training camp this year with a fresh new look.
On top of some noticeable weight loss, Kelce — now entering his thirteenth season — debuted a fresh hairstyle as he walked to the field at Missouri Western State University for the Chiefs' first practice session in St. Joseph.
Though Kelce's physical appearance won't necessarily affect his on-field performance, his shaggy hairdo may catch on with fans in Kansas City, judging from the reaction to his mop on Twitter.
Take a look at this picture of Kelce with his longer-than-usual head of hair, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs' official account:
Kelce was also featured in a video of Kansas City's warmups before practice, wherein star quarterback Patrick Mahomes "dunked" on one of his teammates.
Fans should expect to see more pictures and videos of Kelce, Mahomes, and the rest of the team's stars as Chiefs Training Camp continues.
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