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Kansas City Chiefs Head coach Andy Reid remained confused by the decision not to push Los Angeles Charger’s defensive tackle Tackle Tea Pie from Friday evening’s game after he hit Travis Kelce in his head.
Reid, who spoke with the media Monday prior to Chiefs’ fight against Philadelphia Eagles, was asked about Nfl Rule that required an unnecessary roughness penalty as opposed to an automatic suspension.
Los Angeles Chargers Defensive Lineman Tarte Tart (90) at training camp at the bolt. (Kirby Lee/Imag- Pictures)
“Yes, I don’t understand – that rule,” Reid said.
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The incident took place in the third quarter after Kelce continued To block after the whistle was blown up. Pie seemed to beat Kelce with an open mocked stroke in retaliation.
“I guess it’s open fist, no matter what, I don’t know. I mean, I don’t know what their decision was on it. But he was definitely hit in his head pretty hard, whether it was an open fist or a closed fist,” Reid continued.
Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring against Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football match on September 5, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
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According to the NFL rulebook, an open hand strike is illegal but does not require a mandate disqualification. A closed fist punch would require automatic incompatibility.
Reid was asked if he had received clarity from the league about the decision.
“Yes, I want to work it out with the league.”
Kansas City Chief’s head coach Andy Reid speaks during a press conference ahead of a NFL football match against Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday 4 September 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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While Terte did not face further consequences of the league of the play he was called by Taylor Swift Fans on social media. He replied by sending a photo on Instagram with a caption that read, “I’m too quick with it even in Brazil …”
