Travis Kelce's Last Season? Kansas City's Star Tight End Opens Up on Future Plans

TRAVIS KELCE'S BIG DECISION: WILL HE HANG UP HIS HELMET IN 2026?

The drama surrounding Travis Kelce's football future has finally been laid to rest - for now! The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, revealed that he's not ready to commit to playing in 2026, but made it crystal clear that 2025 is a done deal. In an exclusive interview with thescholarlynote.com at this week's minicamp, Kelce dropped some major hints about his future plans.

When asked if he's committed to playing next year, Kelce gave a candid response: "I got one year on this contract, I know that. And we'll try to figure out something for next year." But don't worry, Chiefs fans - it seems like 2025 is already in the bag. "The Chiefs organization knows how much I love them," he gushed. "I can't see myself playing anywhere else."

So, what's behind Kelce's sudden change of heart? Sources close to the tight end reveal that he's been feeling rejuvenated and focused after a quiet offseason, free from the spotlight and drama surrounding his relationship with girlfriend Taylor Swift (remember those awkward paparazzi moments last year?). "I love this game. It's still my childhood dream," Kelce said, his passion for football palpable.

But don't think for a second that Kelce is just coasting on autopilot. Despite a slightly underwhelming 2024 season, where he posted his lowest receiving yards total since his sophomore year (823), the tight end has been putting in the work this offseason. And it shows! When asked about reports of him dropping 25 pounds to prepare for the new season, Kelce was quick to shut down the rumors: "Don't believe all you read on the internet, guys. I'm down some weight from the end of last season, but each year is different, man."

Kelce's quarterback and good friend Patrick Mahomes had nothing but praise for his tight end, revealing that he never pressured Kelce to return in 2025. "I think you have in the back of your mind, for anybody that's played a lot of seasons, there's always the chance if they're going to come back and put in the work," Mahomes said. "For him, I think it was just recalibrating, seeing where he was at, and from what I've seen, he's ready to go."

So, will Kelce be donning his iconic Chiefs jersey again in 2026? Only time will tell, but for now, fans can rest assured that their beloved tight end is focused on making a deep playoff run this year. As Kelce himself put it: "When I really thought about it this offseason, I got back to wanting to focus on this game and getting the most out of this game as I can, while I'm still putting on the cleats and pads. This will always be No. 1 in terms of my business world and career path."

Stay tuned for more updates from thescholarlynote.com as Travis Kelce's journey continues to unfold!