Is Travis Kelce Returning? Chiefs HC Andy Reid Says There's Been 'Communication'

[ad_1] Travis Kelce would possibly proceed to fend off retirement rumors for one more 12 months.

The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs' star tight finish hasn't made a dedication on what he'll do for the 2026 season but, however head coach Andy Reid shared that the staff remains to be speaking with Kelce about returning for one more 12 months.

"No, there may be communication although," Reid informed reporters when requested if he had an replace on Kelce. "That is the principle factor. I've stated this earlier than: So long as there's communication, I am good. Meaning folks need to transfer ahead. I believe that is the place Trav is. I am not making an attempt to place phrases in his mouth in any respect and I attempt to give him some area right here.

"He is been doing this a very long time and he can type all that out going ahead. However we're continuing with that and there may be communication happening."

Kelce, who'll flip 37 in the midst of the 2026 season, has handled retirement discuss during the last couple of seasons as his manufacturing has taken a dip. The rumors grew louder this previous season because the Chiefs missed the playoffs for the primary time since 2014. Kelce additionally is not underneath contract for the 2026 season, doubtlessly making him a free agent for the primary time in his profession.

Nevertheless, Kelce has remained mum about his future since Kansas Metropolis's season ended. And despite the fact that Kelce's manufacturing has dropped, he has remained Patrick Mahomes' high goal. He had 76 receptions for 851 yards and 5 touchdowns this previous season, serving to him earn his Eleventh-straight Professional Bowl nod.

If Kelce decides he needs to maintain taking part in, he'll be one of many high free-agent tight ends accessible this offseason, too. Kelce got here in at No. 39 in FOX Sports activities Greg Auman's high 100 NFL free brokers rating, putting third amongst tight ends.

As Kelce ponders his future, the Chiefs even have a call to make on whether or not they need to carry again a franchise icon. Large receiver Tyreek Hill was launched by the Miami Dolphins on Monday, with many immediately questioning if he would return to Kansas Metropolis. FOX Sports activities' Eric D. Williams listed the Chiefs as his high match for Hill, citing their nice want for large receiver assist.

Dolphins are releasing WR Tyreek Hill However Reid stated the staff hasn't had discussions about bringing Hill again but.

"Hear, we undergo the whole lot and everyone. That is how [general manager] Brett [Veach] does," Reid stated. "I do not even know if Tyreek is wholesome proper now to do something. So I am certain he is working exhausting on that a part of it and making an attempt to get that half all straightened out. Hear, we speak about the whole lot. There's nothing occurring there, however we all know that you realize — that he is on the market and cranking away, making an attempt to get himself again to the place he can play, interval."

Hill, who spent the primary six seasons of his profession with the Chiefs, tore his ACL and dislocated his knee this previous season, ending his 2025 marketing campaign after 4 video games. Hill would not have a timetable to return, however he has acknowledged he'd prefer to maintain taking part in. The eight-time Professional Bowler will flip 32 in March.