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Travis Kelce Returns to Chiefs, Ending Retirement Rumors
10 Mar
Summary
- Travis Kelce will play his 14th NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- He confirmed his return via the 'New Heights' podcast's Instagram.
- Kelce previously won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs.
Travis Kelce has officially announced his return to the Kansas City Chiefs for his 14th NFL season. This decision, revealed on Monday, March 9, via the "New Heights" podcast's Instagram, ends months of speculation about his potential retirement. Kelce quoted John Wick in a parody video, stating, "I'm thinking I'm back!"
Kelce, who has been with the Chiefs since they drafted him in 2013, has achieved significant success, including three Super Bowl wins in 2020, 2023, and 2024. His contract was set to extend through the 2025-2026 season, fueling rumors of retirement, especially after the Chiefs' disappointing 2025-2026 season, which saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014 and quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffer a knee injury.
He had previously expressed that he would make his decision after the season, taking cues from his brother Jason Kelce, who retired from the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2024 after 13 seasons. Jason advised Travis to step away and reflect before deciding.
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce became engaged to Taylor Swift in August 2025, and the couple is reportedly planning a wedding soon, aiming for a short engagement and a desire to start a family within the next year.
