The worry for any Chiefs fan is that the end is nigh. travis kelsRecent comments from his teammates offer some comfort. After ending the season with a 14–12 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on January 4, post-game statements seemed to point toward impending retirement.
“Man, thanks,” quarterback Chris Oladokun said to Travis in the locker room, per The Kansas City Star. Linebacker Cole Christiansen echoed similar sentiments, telling Travis, “No matter what, it’s an honor to play with you.”
Could Travis Kelce retire in 2026?
In 2026, Travis will be 37 years old, putting him well past what the game defines as his “prime”. According to the tight end, he doesn’t have an exact timeline in mind for his future.
“Who knows?” travis told kansas city star“Either (a decision) will affect me immediately, or it will take me some time,”
However, Taylor Swift’s podcaster and fiancé were candid about her dwindling stamina.
“Last year was a little easier,” the 36-year-old said. “I think I knew right away that I wanted to give this (season) a chance. I don’t know. We’ll see.”
It’s strange to think the record-breaker – who was born in the same year as Taylor – is that much older, but Travis has a number of other ventures under his belt. Late last year, it was revealed that Travis was a major investor in a new theme park at Six Flags. The tight end also co-founded 1857 Prime, a Kansas City steakhouse, with teammate Patrick Mahomes.
However, perhaps his greatest venture is New Heights, The podcast he co-hosts with his brother Jason Kelce. The podcast was sold to Amazon’s podcast network, Wondery, in 2024 for an estimated $100 million.
TELL US – Do you think Travis Kelce should just give up and retire already? Do you think her marriage to Taylor impacts her decisions?