THE Kansas City Chiefs have made clear who their big three stars are ahead of the new NFL season.
Andy Reid’s side are back in minicamp this week, where he is getting his team ready for the 2025 campaign.
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Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in heated talks with Chiefs head coach Andy ReidCredit: Getty
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The Chiefs named their big three players, including Mahomes and KelceCredit: Getty
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Chris Jones is regarded as one of the best defensive tackles of his generationCredit: AP
He has a tough job on his hands following the three-peat Super Bowl attempt that ended in disaster in February.
The Chiefs were smashed 40-22 by the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Louisiana, in a one-sided blowout.
The AFC West giants have ramped up their social media output in recent weeks, getting fans excited to the season ahead.
However, one in particular has caught the attention of supporters, which named their ‘Big Three’ stars in the team.
The post was accompanied by images of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones.
The X post to their 2.6 million followers had a mixed reaction, with many believing two key stars were left out.
They included Trent McDuffie, their superstar cornerback, and Harrison Butker, the Super Bowl-winning kicker.
“Where’s Butker?,” one fan asked.
Another added: “Need to swap Kelce with McDuffie. Only because Kelce lost his edge and McDuffie is building his own island.”
A third replied: “I’d add Butker, he’s contributed a ton to this team’s recent success.”
Is this Travis Kelce’s final season?
A fourth commented: “Surely Rashee Rice didn’t get left out of this edit?”
And one claimed: “Kelce is washed.”
Mahomes is a widely-regarded as the best quarterback in the NFL, after a blockbuster decade in the league.
The 29-year-old has won three Super Bowl titles, and claims he is hungry for more success after the disappointing end to last season.
NFL important dates 2025 season
March 12 – Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
He was shocking in February’s showdown with Eagles, one of his worst high-profile games in a Chiefs jersey.
The QB wasn’t the only one though, with Kelce having an equally bad game and poor campaign overall by his standards.
His stats were way down on years gone by, and he started to show signs of ageing as the 35-year-old heads towards the end of his career.
The Hall of Fame-bound tight end had contemplated retiring at the end of last season following his poor form.
However, after talks with his pop sensation girlfriend Taylor Swift, he decided to see out the one-year contract he has left.
Meanwhile, 31-year-old Jones is seen as one of the superstar DTs of his generation, and is hugely respected around the NFL.