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Arrowhead Pride fantasy football takes on Noah Gray
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All Arrowhead Pride insights about Noah Gray
PositiveDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Gray is probably a lock given the inexperience of the tight end room behind Kelce, though the source notes the Chiefs could save almost $4 million against the salary cap by moving on from him.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
TE caught a pass in Week 1 preseason and is the leader of the pack to back up Travis Kelce this season due to his experience. While Jake Briningstool and Jared Wiley are pushing for more playing time and competing for the third tight end spot, Gray's experience and lack of run-blocking deficiency compared to the younger trio position him as the favorite for the TE2 role.NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026
The source projects approximately 40 targets for Noah Gray as part of the Chiefs' target allocation analysis, which impacts the available targets for other receivers and tight ends.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
TE Noah Gray holds onto the ball by Justin Fields in practice, demonstrating continued involvement in the passing game and target opportunity.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Tight end Noah Gray started the preseason game on offense for the Chiefs.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Gray is a first-team tight end for the Chiefs; he needs to show it in the preseason to stave off the momentum building for Briningstool.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Tight end Gray had a brutal 2025 season and some camp reports have not been encouraging. With the Chiefs tight against the salary cap, Gray's non-guaranteed $4.7 million base salary is one of the few realistic moves to open spending room. Gray will likely play with whichever starters suit up in the preseason, but the source has a hard time seeing the Chiefs moving on from him given the inexperience in the rest of the tight end room. However, prime opportunities for similar player Jared Briningstool could be interpreted as bad news for Gray.NegativeRoleAug 10, 2026
Incumbent tight end competing for snaps behind Travis Kelce; jockeying with Jared Wiley for positioning in tight end rotation; part of competitive group that Andy Reid noted is battling for snaps.PositiveRoleAug 6, 2026
Gray is locked in as one of the three tight ends on the 53-man roster; the source notes the trio of starters has taken care of business for the first-team offense.PositiveUsageAug 6, 2026
Scored the first of four touchdowns during team periods on the day; Mahomes and Gray connected on multiple touchdown throws during red zone work, with Gray scoring on a quick pass and later keeping a defender at bay to catch a far-shoulder throw; as the Chiefs experiment with heavier looks especially in scoring areas, Gray remains a target to watch.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Tight end was the standout performer at Wednesday's training camp practice, earning recognition as the star of the day among the tight end group.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
The source identifies Noah Gray as a player with the most to lose at Chiefs training camp, noting that Kansas City's tight end depth has been poor for multiple seasons and is not looking much better. Gray is described as not being bad but as a below-average run blocker and scheme-dependent pass catcher who has not allowed the Chiefs much diversity from the primary backup to Travis Kelce. If any player behind him can make immediate impact or surpass him, the addition would be welcome.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Since being drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Noah Gray has lined up primarily as the Chiefs' second tight end, and the team has not looked to push another player or group of players into that role until now. Kansas City's tight end depth has been poor for multiple seasons and is not looking much better, which is precisely why Gray could be a loser once camp and the preseason conclude. Gray has not been bad for Kansas City, but being a below-average run blocker and scheme-dependent pass catcher has not allowed the Chiefs to have much diversity from the primary backup for Travis Kelce. If any combination of Jared Wiley, Jake Briningstool, Tre Watson, or Mason Pline can show solid run blocking with consistency in the passing game, they will likely overtake Gray's position.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Tight end is playing a good number of snaps with Patrick Mahomes, whether the formation calls for one, two or three tight ends at a time.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Gray's job security is in severe jeopardy despite posting career-best 2024 production of 437 yards, 40 receptions on 49 targets, five touchdowns, and 25 first downs. The source assesses that even returning to that career-best form 'might not be enough' to save his job, citing steep production decline and a high price tag. Gray has 17 games to escape the hot seat, with the source rating his job security at 9.5/10 on the hot seat scale—indicating an extremely precarious situation.