Kansas City Chiefs have signed tight end Jody Fortson from their training team. Fortson returned to the Chiefs last week after spending the offseason and training camp with the Dolphins. He hasn’t played in a regular season game since 2022, but has been with the Chiefs since 2019 before signing with Miami in free agency in March. In 19 career games, Fortson recorded 14 receptions for 155 yards and four touchdowns.
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The return of Jody Fortson has sparked speculation on social media about replacing Travis Kelce

The Kansas City Chiefs have added Jody Fortson to their active roster after he went undrafted as a free agent in 2019. Fortson played for the Chiefs in the 2021 and 2022 NFL seasons. He signed a contract worth $1.125 million Miami Dolphins but was released in August. The signing of Fortson has sparked speculation on social media about Travis Kelce, who has not been productive this season, and whether Fortson is Kelce’s replacement.

“Travis is playing so bad they need to activate Jody Fortson,” one fan said. “Travis Kelce’s career is over,” another added. “How much help does Mahomes need?” another added. “Somehow he’s going to end up getting 5 for 80,” one fan said while introducing Fortson’s performance. Kelce played a crucial role in the Chiefs’ Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers despite a slow start, completing seven receptions for 89 yards on nine targets. With Rashee Rice injured, Kelce will be used more, with Fortson possibly taking over the blocking role.
Fortson signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019. In August 2019 he was released and added to the training group. Fortson remained on the practice squad until the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV. He resigned in February 2020, was released in September 2020 and added to the practice squad. He resigned in February 2021 and was added to the Chiefs’ active roster in August 2021.
Jody Fortson played 19 games for the team, averaging 14 receptions for 155 yards and four touchdowns. With injured wide receivers, the Chiefs will rely heavily on running the ball and playing tight ends. Fortson, Kelce and Noah Gray will play significant roles in the coming weeks. The presence of three tight ends will open the field for wideouts like Xavier Worthy and improve the Chiefs’ running game led by Kareem Hunt. The Chiefs enter Week 5 at 4-0.
Travis Kelce was criticized even though the Chiefs beat the Bills 22-17. The first three games didn’t help him, as he only caught eight passes for 69 yards, which is unusually low given his standards. Even before those games, it was one of his worst years as he didn’t reach more than 1,000 yards. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see what develops and whether Kelce continues to miss his mark.
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