Offensive Coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders, Chip Kelly, who has become one of the highest-paid staff members for the team, appears slimmer than usual, raising questions about his weight loss journey.
While Kelly himself has not addressed any statements regarding weight loss, he does seem to be fitter than in the past.
Kelly was hired by the Raiders this February under newly appointed head coach Pete Carroll. His entry with the Raiders marks his first NFL job since 2016.
Las Vegas Raiders Offensive Coordinator Returns to NFL After Long Hiatus, in New Shape Compared to His Coaching Days with the 49ers!
Chip Kelly has always been serious about maintaining a healthy diet and encouraging players to follow the same by avoiding junk food.
After several years away from the NFL, Kelly now appears to be training players under head coach Pete Carroll. Unlike his coaching days with the 49ers back in 2016, Kelly now seems to be in better shape.
The former coach has not made any public statements about weight loss, but judging from his appearance in past games compared to now, he does look noticeably slimmer.
Even before joining the Raiders, Kelly held strong philosophies about food and player nutrition. At one point, he even banned junk food for his players.
While covering the news, ESPN sports commentator Jeannine Edwards said on Monday Night SportsCenter:
“You go in the cafeteria and you see nothing but healthy food choices because Chip Kelly believes elite athletes need optimal nutrition.” That’s not it. “Gone are things like Taco Tuesdays and Fast Food Fridays, which the players are not too happy about,” Edwards continued. “Pizza, chicken wings, fried foods and even red meat are off the menu. [Kelly wants] nothing but organic hormone- and antibiotic-free lean meats.” OH, HELL NO. If Kelly wants to play music during practice, fine. If he wants to make sure he has smoothies and shakes and fresh Robeks juice waiting for players after practice, alrighty then. But you don’t start messing with people’s food.”
Further expressing her thoughts, the commentator continued:
“The last time we here at Laces Out checked, this is America. If we want to inhale some carne asada tacos with fresh guac, we’re free to do so. Plus, you can’t have that much of an effect by controlling what people eat at the team facility. The players can leave at the end of the day. So, will Chip follow his players home? Will he tail Michael Vick and make sure he doesn’t order the spin dip and mozz sticks from Buffalo Wild Wings? No, he won’t. And he can’t. Listen, Chip, we get it. You’re trying to sever all ties from the bloated Andy Reid era. We get it. But stop with the Big Brother-like interference. You’re gonna make enemies real fast.”
Following his past philosophy about diet and healthy foods, there appears to be a change in his weight, which can be confirmed by analyzing past and current pictures.
The image below shows a noticeable difference in his weight. The one on the right is from his current time with the Raiders, while the other is from the past.
While the Las Vegas Raiders coordinator has not mentioned anything about weight loss, there is a chance that he might have lost some pounds (lb).
In Case You Don’t Know
- Chip Kelly led the Ducks to four BCS bowl games in four seasons (2009–2012), including a national championship appearance in 2010.
- Kelly was head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles (2013–2015) and the San Francisco 49ers (2016).
- After his NFL coaching, he returned to college as UCLA’s head coach (2018–2023).
