Chiefs 'prepared' for retirement with Kelce scheduled to become a free agent

Travis Kelce: Kansas City Chiefs 'prepared' for tight end's retirement with 36-year-old scheduled to become a free agent next month Is Travis Kelce returning to the Kansas City Chiefs or retiring? . If the 36-year-old Kelce returns for a 14th season, it'll be with coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes Wednesday 25 February 2026 07:37, UK Kansas City Chiefs have said they are "prepared for either scenario" with Travis Kelce set to become a free agent next month, although the general manager has revealed they have had "positive" discussions with the 36-year-old. Kelce, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, had 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns last season as the Chiefs' run of dominance in the AFC West ended. Kansas, who have reached the Super Bowl five times in the past seven seasons, winning three, had a campaign to forget as they failed to reach the post-season. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Travis Kelce remains uncertain on his retirement decision following what could of been his last Kansas City Chiefs home game Darnold, Durde, drinks and a tale of Super Bowl defiance Super Bowl 2027: All you need to know Seahawks beat Patriots in masterclass to win Super Bowl 60 Get the best prices and book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland Enter Course, City, or Postal Code Courses View More Courses Locations View More Locations No results found. . Search The legendary tight end came closest to walking away on the back of their Super Bowl thrashing by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, but he returned for another year. If Kelce returns for a 14th season, it'll be with coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and Chiefs general manager Brett Veach says the franchise would welcome him back. "I think we've kind of taken a different approach with Travis in the sense that we've prepared for either scenario," Veach said at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. "Coach had mentioned on Friday he's had great dialogue with...