Chiefs' Travis Kelce Reacts to Commanders Signing Nick Allegretti
The Washington Commanders have made some good moves in free agency, and one of them has gotten the attention of Kansas City Chiefs superstar Travis Kelce.
After the Commanders agreed to terms with former Chiefs offensive guard Nick Allegretti, Kelce made a public statement.
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Nick Allegretti (73) warms up before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
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"The Chiefs lost one of my favorite f****** teammates of all time," Kelce said on his New Heights podcast. "The guy who tears his UCL and plays the rest of the Super Bowl, screaming at the sideline to get him an elbow brace. Nick Allegretti is expected to sign in DC.
"He’s going to team back up with another one of my favorite teammates of all time, Andrew Wylie. I love those dudes, man. I couldn't be happier for Nicky. Such an awesome dude in the building and one of the most accountable guys both on and off the field. It was a fun last hoorah if you’re not with us next year, Nicky. I love you, brother, and I wish you the best of luck, dude."
Wylie played offensive tackle in Kansas City from 2018 until he joined Washington for the 2023 season. Now, Allegretti will be reuniting with him after spending one season apart.
Allegreti is coming off winning a Super Bowl, and considering that he should already have chemistry on the Commanders' offensive line with Wylie, this unit could be significantly better next season.
Washington has been praised for its free-agent signings. Although offensive linemen are often unsung heroes, Allegretti may be one of the most impactful signings since he'll protect whoever the team chooses to draft at No. 2 overall.
