Travis Kelce remains with the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL star is expected to return for his 14th season with the team.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that the three-time champion I would reject more money from other teams in free agency to stay with the Chiefs.
Previously, The Athetic had reported that the 36-year-old tigh end would continue his career in the NFL, but it was not known for certain if he would remain with the Kansas City Chiefs. Its representatives were expected engage in conversations with different teams before making a decision about your future.
After the season ended, Kelce, who has only been with the Chiefs after being selected in the third round of the 2013 draft, faced speculation that he would opt for the retirement. Without a contract with the Chiefs in 2026, the tight end would become unrestricted free agent.
Back for more: #Chiefs future Hall of Fame TE Travis Kelce is expected to return to Kansas City for a 14th season, a message that’s been delivered to teams who will want him.
At 36, Kelce’s play was at its usual level, landing him in the Pro Bowl. He’s loyal to KC & will stay. pic.twitter.com/3yiT63vvYp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026
Chiefs, patients with Kelce
Last month, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that had had “communication” with Kelcebut he assured that he was trying to give him space. “As long as there’s communication, I’m fine. That means people want to move on. I think that’s where Trav is. I don’t try to put words in his mouth at all and I try to give him space,” he told reporters.
Last week at the NFL combine, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that The Chiefs would be prepared in case Kelce decided to return for one more season with the team or not.
“I think we’ve taken a different approach with Travis in that we prepare for any scenario…Travis is the best, an icon, and hopefully he’ll come back. We’ll just let the process play out,” he said.
At the beginning of January, in New Heightsthe podcast he shares with his brother Jason, Travis stated that he would be willing to return for the 2026 season if his body allowed it. “I think that If my body can recover and rest and I can feel safe that I can go out and do another 18, 20, 21 weeks, I think I would do it in a heartbeat,” Kelce said.
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