Travis Kelce’s NFL future is still unclear, but it’s starting to bend toward a return to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The All-Pro tight end is in touch with the Chiefs about a potential return and the team wants him back, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The two parties reportedly plan to meet after Super Bowl LX to finalize a plan.
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Kelce had previously hinted at a return after reacting with enthusiasm to the Chiefs’ rehire of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on his “New Heights” podcast:
“I can’t wait to see him back in the building, man. He’s one of my favorite coaches of all time, one of my favorite people of all time. I’ve had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player, as a person. I just love the guy. It’s gonna be awesome to see him back in the building and see him back wearing the Chiefs’ logo, baby.”
At 36 years old, Kelce is at the stage of his career where he’ll be addressing questions about his retirement after every season. That was the case after the Chiefs’ season finale, when he told reporters he was undecided at the moment.
Whenever he does retire, Kelce is Hall of Fame-bound. It’s a tenuous time in Kansas City, though, after the team missed the playoffs for the first time of the Patrick Mahomes era and finished below .500 for the first time of Kelce’s career. The Chiefs have made clear they think Kelce can still be an asset even if his production is down from his prime.
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