The Facts: As he has throughout organized team activities, or OTAs, Kelce watched Thursday’s workout from the sideline. And that likely will be his vantage point when mandatory mini-camp begins next Tuesday. But coach Andy Reid said Thursday that should be the extent of Kelce’s absence. “I don’t think (he’ll participate) next week,” Reid said. “I think you’ll probably see him in training camp.”

Diehards Line: When camp begins in late July, about six months will have passed since Kelce underwent ankle surgery. In April, Kelce called it a “clean-up” procedure. He wore a boot for a few weeks afterward. Kelce is coming off his best season. His 103 receptions in 2018 set a franchise record and his 1,336 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns were career bests. He was named first-team All-Pro for the second time in his career. Although he’s missed practice time, Kelce has been getting around. He accompanied quarterback Patrick Mahomes to the Final Four in Minneapolis in April and recently attended a Stanley Cup Finals game in St. Louis. We'll continue to watch for more, but this seems like a case of being wisely cautious with the recovery of a vital piece of the offense.