Travis Kelce Weighs Retirement After Chiefs Miss Playoffs, Future Unclear
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Travis Kelce Weighs Retirement After Chiefs Miss Playoffs, Future Unclear
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Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, earned a major accolade on January 19 when the team announced his selection to the 2025 PFWA All-AFC Team, his seventh such honor from Pro Football Writers of America voters across all 32 NFL teams, as reported by Heavy.com and Athlon Sports. This recognition caps his 13th season with over 13,000 yards and 82 touchdowns, even after the Chiefs disappointing 6-11 finish and playoff miss, sealed by a 14-12 loss to the Raiders on January 4.
Retirement buzz dominates, with Kelce telling reporters post-game hes pondering his future before the 2026-27 season, saying it might hit quick or need time, per Heavy.com. Chiefs coach Andy Reid reportedly eyes ways to lure him back, according to Bolavip, while ex-teammate Jamaal Charles urged retirement on Chiefs Wire, insisting Kelce has nothing left to prove after Super Bowls and Hall of Fame trajectory. Eli Manning told People that Kelce will know by spring if hes itching to grind harder with age or embrace new chapters like broadcasting.
Off-field, Kelce and brother Jason plugged their debut book No Dumb Questions on the January 14 New Heights podcast episode, inspired by fan Q&A, with People quoting their excitement over becoming authors. Mom Donna Kelce hyped their New Heights Kelce Clubhouse merch store on Instagram, snapping a Times Square billboard featuring the brothers, as noted by The Express. She also gushed about her Traitors stint, which Travis praised on the pod for her secret traitor debut.
In LA this week, Kelce debuted a fresh buzz cut at barber Vince Garcias shop on January 13, per Heavy.com Instagram post, amid downtime with fiancee Taylor Swift, including dinner at Funke on January 12. Unconfirmed Daily Mail sources claim Kelce feels defeated post-season, stalling wedding plans announced after their August 2025 engagement, with Swift prioritizing his mood over details until he decides by early March; Times of India echoed this speculation, but no official word from the couple. His ventures like 1587 Prime steakhouse and Garage Beer position him strongly either way.
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