With OTAs starting this month, Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Noah Gray prepares for his sixth season in the heartland. He’s been a consistent part of the offense and may be one of the most underrated glue guys on the roster. He’s gearing up for a new season and is ready to get back with his teammates to erase the memories of missing the postseason for the first time in his NFL career.
Two years ago, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Tight End Noah Gray to a three-year contract extension that extends through the 2026 season. His contribution to the offense isn’t always reflected in receiving yards or touchdowns, but his ability to block and make clutch plays on third down adds significant value to his role.
Gray answered several questions with Chiefs Blitz columnist Andrew Walsh before team activities begin later this month.
CHIEFS BLITZ: What are your goals for 2026?
Noah Gray: “Upcoming goals this season are to win every game on the schedule. I don’t personally have any goals. I believe team success will result in personal success,” he stated.
Much of that success is due to having a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes, but Gray has also spent his entire NFL career as the understudy to future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce, which continues to impact all the tight ends in the room.
CB: What’s it like being in a Tight End room with Travis Kelce?
NG: “Playing with Kelce is the best. He’s the best to ever do it, and I can’t thank him enough for all the knowledge and support he has given me! Really excited he returned this season and can’t wait to get back to work with him and the other guys in the Tight End room,” he said,
As familiar as Mahomes and Kelce are with Gray, Head Coach Andy Reid is the mastermind behind the team and the offense, needing to find a balance with so much offensive talent. Gray knows what makes Reid one of the best.
CB: What makes Andy Reid a special coach?
NG: “Coach Reid is the man. He’s taught me so much about football and being a professional. Anytime Coach Reid has a coaching point or pulls you aside at practice, you know it’s information that is important and valuable to the success of the play and what you are trying to accomplish. He is a great coach, and having him as our leader makes a big difference within our team on every level,” the five-year veteran stated.
The Chiefs are a special group, and Gray has been part of that success, but we know the 2025 season ended badly for a team that was a staple in postseason football. Now the work begins: changing the narrative.
CB: How do you and your teammates handle the off-season?
NG: “These guys come to work and do it the right way. From the start of OTAs throughout the season, our coaches get the most out of us. My teammates take the challenge given to us and compete every time we step on the field. The guys are also really awesome locker room guys. Everyone loves everyone, and that’s special to have. It unites us on and off the field,” Gray concluded.
