The depth at various positions is essential for a team seeking a deep championship run in the NFL, and the Kansas City Chiefs have consistently shown their appreciation for their roster.
Chiefs tight end Noah Gray earned a contract extension shortly before the start of the Week 1 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. He spoke to reporters on Friday after practice about being happy to stay in Kansas City and his mindset moving forward.
“I’m extremely grateful; I can’t thank God enough, I can’t thank Clark Hunt and the Hunt family enough, this organization, front office, coaches, teammates, just really everybody I’ve been fortunate enough to be in contact with these past three years (and) play with,” said Gray. “It’s just an absolute blessing. Just super grateful that I’m back here for the foreseeable future.”
The former fifth-round draft pick out of Duke in 2021 has 63 catches for 640 yards and four touchdowns in three seasons in Kansas City. He has garnered plenty of respect for his versatility and reliability on special teams.
“I mean, I’m just out here having fun with my boys; whatever my coaches need me to do, I’m willing to do it,” said Gray. “I give huge credit to Coach (Dave) Toub over the past three years, putting me in positions to be successful, Coach Tom (Melvin), and all the other coaches we have. Whatever they need me to do is what I do, and I have a ton of fun doing it.”
Gray’s three-year contract extension is another example of general manager Brett Veach showing his commitment to his draft selections continuing to develop over time.