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If Sunday was Travis Kelce’s last NFL game, he made sure to rack up one last milestone before hanging up his cleats.
The result wasn’t what Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs wanted (a 14-12 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders), but Kelce was able to etch his name in NFL history.
The 36-year-old surpassed the 13,000 receiving yards mark, becoming just the third tight end in NFL history to reach that number, joining Tony González and Jason Witten.
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Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs watches during the National Anthem before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ian Maule/Getty Images)
Kelce was apparently contemplating retirement last year, but opted to return; maybe losing Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles wasn’t where I wanted to end up.
The tight end, however, has remained tight-lipped about his 2026 plans, giving no hint one way or another. Kansas City will not compete in the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
After Sunday’s game, he didn’t commit to making a decision.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes wait to lead the team onto the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 10, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
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“I’ll spend some time with [the team]go through exit meetings tomorrow, reach out to family and figure things out,” he said.
Teammate Chris Jones stated, however, that Kelce “will be back next year.”
“I have faith that my dog will come back,” Jones added.
Kelce has spent his entire 13-year career with the Chiefs, winning three Super Bowls and playing in two others. If he decides to end his career, there will surely be a raid in Canton.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to the crowd after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Kelce would retire as a seven-time All-Pro with 11 Pro Bowl selections, 1,080 receptions, 13,002 yards and 84 total touchdowns.
