The Chiefs don\u2019t want Travis Kelce in his retirement era just yet.<\/p>\n
As rumors swirl about whether the Kansas City tight end will retire, with the latest buzz<\/a> being that he is eying a return and the Chiefs are making it known they would like him back, according to NFL Network.<\/a><\/p>\n The sides plan to discuss a potential 14th season together following Super Bowl 2026.<\/p>\n Travis Kelce prior to Super Bowl 2026. Getty Images<\/p>\n Kelce has not made a decision, per NFL Network, but has been in touch with the team.<\/p>\n This is the second offseason in which retirement rumors have surrounded Kelce, but he sits in a much different spot this time around.<\/p>\n Last year, Kelce and the Chiefs saw their quest for a three-peat dashed in a beatdown by the Eagles.<\/p>\n The 36-year-old ultimately came back with the hope of returning to the top of the mountain.<\/p>\n Well, that didn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n The Chiefs had their worst season of his career, going 6-11 and missing the playoffs for just the second time in his tenure.<\/p>\n Travis Kelce during a 2026 game. AP<\/p>\n Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending injury that could affect his availability for next year, and Kelce had another mediocre year by his standards, tallying 851 yards following his 823-yard season in 2024.<\/p>\n Some have wondered if the state of the franchise, particularly with uncertainty surrounding Mahomes,<\/a> could send Kelce into retirement and allow him to focus on his upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift.<\/p>\n The sides would first have to agree to a new deal, with Kelce\u2019s two-year contract extension expiring after the season and the team facing cap issues.<\/p>\n Andy Reid may have Travis Kelce back in 2026. AP<\/p>\n Those cap hurdles could force some tough changes for the perennial contender coming off a bad season, and the team has already changed out Matt Nagy for Eric Bieniemy as its offensive coordinator.<\/p>\n