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eal involving linebacker Justin Houston and word has been for some time that they would release him if one didn’t materialize.No team stepped up to take Houston off Kansas City’s hands and the team announced his release on Sunday afternoon. Houston spent the last eight seasons with the Chiefs and head coach Andy Reid issued a statement as part of the team’s announcement.“I’ve been fortunate to get to know Justin over the last six seasons Mitch Morse Jersey , and not only is he a talented football player, but he’s a tremendous person,” Reid said. “He really helped set the tone Chris Jones Jersey , and I appreciate the work he put in with us. I wish him the best as he continues his career.”Houston was set to earn a $15.2 million salary in 2019 while counting $21.1 million under the cap. The Chiefs also have Dee Ford on their cap under the terms of the franchise tag and that was a lot of money to devote to one spot. They have reportedly heard interest in trades for Ford, so they could be making more moves on the edge of the defense.Houston will be able to negotiate with teams and sign a new deal right away and enters our list of the top 100 free agents at No. 53.This Travis Kelce mic’d-up video from Sunday is fun Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was mic’d up Sunday during the team’s win against the San Francisco 49ers. The NFL released the video on its official Twitter account on Wednesday night:Highlights and notes0:00-0:13: The video shows how juiced up Kelce gets during warmups, shaking hands with teammates and yelling at everybody.0:15: Kelce begins quoting The Waterboy. 0:29: A kiss hello from Kelce to Kansas City.1:00: The referee asks Kelce how many yards he currently has and Kelce tells him that he doesn't keep track of yards and he just wants to win. Whether or not that is always true Tanoh Kpassagnon Jersey , that’s a pretty cool moment. Kelce finished with a season-high 114 yards in the game.1:20: If you’re wondering who’s shouting at Kelce that no one can cover him, it’s Chiefs assistant athletic trainer David Glover.1:33: Mitch Holthus cameo note: “He goes to the top of the highest ride at Worlds of Fun.” So good.1:43: Andy Reid pets Kelce.2:00: For anyone that thinks the Chiefs’ skill-position players could be worried about getting the ball, this should ease that fear. Look how excited Kelce is for the Sammy Watkins touchdown. They just want to win.2:27: Eric Fisher belly slap.2:37: The referee asks Kelce if he’s tired. Kelce: “Boy Armani Watts Jersey , I’m tired as s-it.”3:06: Kelce addresses one of my biggest gripes about the Chiefs in recent years—finishing and dominating games. Kelce says, “Get that grit back. Let’s go. We stepping on their necks, that’s what we're doing.” This is Bill Belichick-type stuff and what the Chiefs are now capable of with this offense. Good to hear.