Buzz choosing up that Travis Kelce could run it again once more as retirement looms

All through the week main as much as the Tremendous Bowl 2026, chatter is choosing up round Travis Kelce.

The Chiefs’ tight finish, who has had retirement rumors swirling round him because the finish of Kansas Metropolis’s season, has many near him believing that he’ll possible return for at the least yet one more season, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

Kelce additionally has reportedly been bouncing between completely different events and occasions in San Francisco forward of the large recreation.

Whereas a last resolution hasn’t been made, exhibiting his face throughout the league’s greatest weeks lead suspicions to show to a 14th season within the works.

The Chiefs’ door can also be seemingly open for the three-time Tremendous Bowl champion.

Earlier this week, staff proprietor Clark Hunt mentioned on “Good Morning Soccer” he desires to provide Kelce the area to drag over the choice, however believes the 36-year-old has extra to indicate earlier than calling it quits.

“He had one other nice 12 months, possibly not on par with the place he was 4 or 5 years in the past, however nonetheless had over 800 yards, and was actually one of many leaders on the offensive facet of the ball for us,” Hunt mentioned Tuesday.

“So, there’s little question in my thoughts that he can nonetheless play. We’re making an attempt to be respectful and let him have the time that he must decide.”

In back-to-back seasons, Kelce has gone out on a bitter word.

The 2024 marketing campaign ended with the Chiefs arising brief of their quest for a three-peat as a result of Tremendous Bowl loss to the Eagles.

This previous season, Kansas Metropolis missed the playoffs to snap a streak of 10 consecutive seasons reaching the postseason. 

Kelce had an improved season regardless of the staff’s down 12 months, racking up 851 yards and 5 touchdowns in comparison with 823 yards and three touchdowns in 2024.

Nonetheless, the previous two seasons could have left a foul style within the podcaster and massive sports activities persona’s mouth.

Will probably be a giant resolution and one in all many for Kelce this offseason.

The 11-time Professional Bowler can also be set to be married to mega popstar Taylor Swift after Kelce popped the query forward of the 2025 season.

One factor that might affect Kelce’s resolution is the return of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy again to previous function as Matt Nagy’s contract expired.

Bieniemy received two rings with the Chiefs in 2019 and 2022.