kansas city chiefs A new tight end has reportedly signed a reserve/futures deal amid ongoing speculation Travis Kelce’s retirement. The team struggled to dominate this season, ultimately falling out of playoff contention after a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. This is their first post-season elimination since 2014. Kelce’s contract has expired, with a decision still pending on whether he will return to the field or end his NFL career.
Chiefs sign new tight end amid Travis Kelce rumors, claims report
Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports recently joined X (formerly Twitter) Kansas City Chiefs to unveil new signing. He wrote, “The Chiefs signed TE Trey Watson to a reserve/future deal. Watson spent the season on the team’s practice squad.” Born in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Watson began his career as a two-sport athlete, playing for two teams during his time at Cleveland High School: as a guard for the basketball team and as a wide receiver for the football team.
While he excelled in both sports, he chose the path of football after enrolling at California State University, Fresno. There, it was a tough finish for the Bulldogs in 2022. He played two seasons at the university before transferring to Texas A&M University in 2024. His football career took an impressive turn when the Kansas City Chiefs signed him as an undrafted free agent. He was assigned to the practice squad, with the latest reports of him signing for the future with the team. Watson’s contract comes amid ongoing retirement rumors surrounding Kelce.
while kelsey Has not yet revealed his final decision, an insider recently shared an update about his retirement The Daily MailSuggesting he might try another season. The insider said, “He took the end of this season in his stride and, if it’s his last, he’ll be satisfied with it. But he also saw Philip Rivers coming back and the fun he had during one more go-around. So he’d like to give it another run to reach the Super Bowl with a healthy Patrick Mahomes and a strong team.”
Originally reported by Shazmin Navrange Mandatory