When discussing the Chiefs kicking off OTAs this week, Kelce, 34, touched upon Butker, who has come under fire for comments made during his speech which touched upon a variety of topics including politics, religion and cultural issues.

“I’ve known him for seven-plus years, probably eight-plus years, and I cherish him as a teammate. I think [Chiefs quarterback] Pat [Mahomes] said it best, where he is every bit of a great person and a great teammate, he’s treated friends and family that I’ve introduced to him with nothing but respect and kindness, and that’s how he treats everyone,” the tight end said.