Travis Kelce is currently out due to a minor knee swelling, which caused him to miss practice recently. However, the Chiefs believe he will be fine, as this is not a new issue and he has experienced similar swelling before. The team is managing his workload carefully to avoid setbacks as they prepare for the upcoming season opener. This approach is part of a broader plan by head coach Andy Reid to protect key players like Kelce by limiting their snaps during preseason games to maintain their health for the regular season.

Additionally, Kelce's recent performance dip over the past two seasons has been attributed partly to his off-field pursuits and distractions, but no serious injury has been reported as the reason for him being out. The knee swelling appears to be a manageable, short-term issue rather than a major injury.