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Chargers Announce Internal Discipline for Teair Tart After Slap on Travis Kelce

The Los Angeles Chargers have announced internal disciplinary measures against defensive tackle Teair Tart following his slap on Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during Week 1’s heated AFC West showdown.

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz confirmed the decision Monday morning, making it clear the organization would not tolerate behavior that undermines the team’s values or damages the league’s reputation. “We have thoroughly reviewed Teair Tart’s actions. His behavior and words do not represent the standards of the Los Angeles Chargers. In a moment of overreaction, he committed a wrong act toward Travis Kelce, and today he must accept the consequences of that choice,” Hortiz said.

According to team officials, Tart will be fined $10,000 internally, a sum estimated at 20–50% of his weekly salary. The money will be directed to team-affiliated charities, including the Chargers Autism Foundation, ensuring that the punishment contributes to a positive cause.

Beyond the fine, Tart has also been ordered to issue a public apology — either at a press conference or via an official social media statement. He will be expected to address his conduct openly, apologize directly to Kelce, the Chiefs organization, and the NFL as a whole.

As part of the disciplinary package, the Chargers will require Tart to complete four weeks of community service. Team leadership believes this measure will not only hold him accountable but also give him the opportunity to rebuild trust through visible, constructive action.

The slap incident occurred during a tense second-quarter exchange, when Tart became visibly frustrated after a Chiefs scoring drive. Cameras captured the confrontation with Kelce, sparking immediate debate across social media and leading to calls for accountability.

The NFL has not yet announced any additional league-imposed penalties, though officials are reviewing the situation. By moving quickly with an internal ruling, the Chargers are signaling both their intolerance for unsportsmanlike conduct and their commitment to maintaining the franchise’s integrity.

For Tart, the next step is clear: accept responsibility and work to repair the image of both himself and the team. For the Chargers, the message is equally clear — accountability comes first, no matter the situation.

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