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Kelce to Decide on Future After Season, Prioritizes Chiefs’ Planning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, a four-time All-Pro, announced he will wait until the end of the current season to determine whether he will retire. However, he intends to make that decision early enough to allow the Chiefs’ front office ample time to prepare for the upcoming draft and free agency period.
Kelce, drawing inspiration from his brother Jason Kelce’s recent retirement announcement, emphasized the importance of providing the Chiefs with sufficient lead time. Jason Kelce announced his retirement on March 4th, 2024.
“I want to give the Chiefs a good opportunity, whether I come back or not,” Kelce stated Friday. “It’s one of those things where I’d like to make that decision before they have draft picks and free agency opens, and they can go out there and fill the roster appropriately. All of that will be after the season. I won’t think about it until then.”
Despite speculation that Kelce, age 36, might have considered retirement after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Eagles, he returned this season and has amassed 50 receptions for 631 yards and four touchdowns.
The Chiefs’ current 5-5 record, which places them outside the AFC playoff picture, may factor into Kelce’s ultimate decision. The team faces a challenging game against the AFC South-leading Indianapolis Colts this Sunday.
“I think it’s not a matter of effort. It’s all just execution,” Kelce said, addressing the team’s struggles. Despite the challenges, Kelce praised the team’s chemistry, saying, “Record aside, Kelce said that the chemistry of this year’s team is ‘one of the most fun teams I’ve been on in a while.’”
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