“I still remember you putting duct tape on your cut. What an idiot, man,” Travis Kelce quipped, taking a playful jab at his brother Jason during their latest “New Heights” podcast episode. In a moment that had fans in stitches, the Chiefs’s tight end didn’t hold back, roasting his elder sibling for a duct tape mishap that would make even MacGyver cringe.
The brotherly banter kicked off when the conversation turned to Chiefs center after Creed Humphrey’s pregame fashion choices. Jason, clearly impressed by Humphrey’s ingenuity, exclaimed, “Love the pregame fits.” But Travis Kelce wasn’t about to let his brother off the hook, swiftly reminding him of his misguided attempt at duct tape innovation.
For context, Humphrey’s been turning heads with his pregame attire since the season opener against the Ravens. As reported by the Kansas City Star on September 15, 2024, Humphrey sported a shirt that initially read, “This is my shirt for the Ravens game.” Come Week 2 against the Bengals, he cleverly used duct tape to cover “Ravens” and scribbled “Bengals” instead. It’s a bit that’s caught on, with Travis noting, “We keep winning. He has to keep doing it.”
But Jason Kelce‘s duct tape tale is a different story altogether. While Humphrey used the versatile adhesive for fashion, Jason once thought it’d make a great bandage. “No, it works. It works,” Jason defended himself, to which Travis Kelce retorted, “Dude, the way that hurt. I know that hurt like a mother when you ripped it off.”
This sibling squabble isn’t just about duct tape, though. It’s a window into the Chiefs‘ locker room culture, where creativity and camaraderie reign supreme. As Travis put it, “I’m pretty sure he was going to keep doing it regardless, but I think the three and O start is very, it’s getting a lot of juju, a lot of good juju from Creed.”
Creed Humphrey’s duct tape fashion statement sparks team chemistry
Humphrey’s pregame ritual has become more than just a fashion statement; it’s a rallying point for the team. The center’s creative use of duct tape isn’t just turning heads – it’s bringing the team together in unexpected ways.
This isn’t the first time Humphrey’s made waves off the field. Back in October 2022, Forbes reported on Humphrey and guard Trey Smith’s t-shirt venture with Charlie Hustle, a Kansas City-based company. Humphrey’s shirt featured the viral slogan #CreedIsGood, a clever nod to the movie “Wall Street.” The shirts flew off the shelves, with XXL and XXXL sizes selling out quickly.
But it’s not just about merchandise. Humphrey’s antics have sparked a sense of fun in the locker room. As Jason Kelce pointed out, “There’s something about duct tape that is just like, it’s a great item. It’s a heck of an invention.” This simple, creative gesture has become a talking point for players and fans alike.
The real question, as Jason humorously posed, is whether Humphrey’s washing the shirt between games. But perhaps that’s missing the point. In a sport where superstitions and rituals can make or break a player’s mindset, Humphrey’s duct tape shirt might just be the good luck charm the Chiefs need.
As the Chiefs continue their winning streak, one thing’s clear: sometimes, it’s the little things – like a duct-taped t-shirt or a brotherly roast – that bring a team together.