Travis Kelce retirement call leaked by Chiefs GM | NFL News

Travis Kelce is not fairly able to call it quits on his illustrious NFL profession. Ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium, Brett Veach, the Kansas City Chiefs basic supervisor, conveyed a sturdy perception that Kelce can be donning his gear for the 2025-26 season, which is the concluding chapter of his profitable two-year, $34.25million (£27m) contract.

This optimism from the entrance workplace follows Kansas City’s crushing defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, after which 35-year-old Kelce indicated he would ponder his future in retirement. Veach advised reporters: “How we left at the end of the season is that he was fired up.

“He has one more yr beneath contract, [I] nonetheless suppose he has that fire and want to play. As far as I’m involved there may be no deadline. I feel we left it as he’d be back. We’re excited to get him back and get him going.” These confident words somewhat contradict head coach Andy Reid’s ambiguous statements about Kelce’s uncertain future, although Reid divulged that they’ve spoken about the matter.

“That’s up to Travis,” Reid said. “At this level, get out of city and loosen up. That’s sort of my motto for these guys. They performed a lot of video games … for a constant quantity of seasons right here. And so that you get to the top of the factor, you have exhausted your self mentally and bodily.

“Step back and take care of that, then we’ll talk. But for right now, I think that’s what he’s doing. He and I will get together. Now, listen, I had exit meetings with all the guys before they left. So we did have a chance to talk.” Kelce himself expressed his uncertainty about returning to the sector in 2025 whereas showing on an episode of the ‘New Heights’ podcast, which aired on February 12. “I think I’m gonna take some time to figure it out,” he revealed.

“I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it’s gonna be something that it’s a wholehearted decision and I’m not half—— it.” Kelce emphasised the significance of a well-informed choice, stating: “I’m fully here for them and I think I could play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility.”

Last season, Kelce struggled to copy his former success, posting profession lows in receiving yards (823), yards per reception (8.5), and touchdowns (three) over 16 regular-season video games. His postseason numbers had been equally underwhelming, with 13 catches for 175 yards and one landing, culminating in an uneventful show at Super Bowl LIX.

Reid’s indication that Kelce is taking time to deliberate about his future means that his taking part in standing stays unsure because the Chiefs put together for an additional season.