Travis Kelce contemplates future with Chiefs as retirement questions arise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for a Monday night matchup against the Denver Broncos, questions about Travis Kelce's potential retirement emerge. The tight end, who will turn 37 next month, has shown a decline in performance over the past two seasons. Although he signed a contract extension in March, indications suggest he is evaluating his career on a year-by-year basis. Andy Reid also noted that he may retire alongside Kelce whenever that decision occurs, suggesting there is no imminent retirement talk yet for either.
- •Chiefs face the Broncos on Monday night.
- •Kelce's performance has declined over the last two seasons.
- •He's set to turn 37 in October.
- •Kelce recently signed a contract extension.
- •Coach Andy Reid may retire alongside Kelce.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — When is Travis Kelce retiring from the NFL?
"Here's what we know about Travis Kelce and a possible retirement as he starts entering the twilight of his Hall of Fame career.
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