Chiefs reportedly give Kelce ultimatum for retirement resolution
In the course of the newest version of his “New Heights” podcast, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs star tight finish Travis Kelce revealed he’s “kicking each can I can down the highway” relating to whether or not or not he’ll return for the 2025 season or retire.
It seems the Chiefs will solely let him kick that may for thus lengthy.
“If Kelce chooses to retire, the Chiefs, as they head into an intriguing offseason, need to know of his resolution round March 14, in line with a crew supply. Primarily based on the deadline, the Chiefs are going to offer Kelce a month to determine his future,” The Athletic’s Nate Taylor and Cale Clinton reported on Thursday afternoon.
Shortly after Kelce put pen to paper on a two-year contract final spring, NFL insider Mike Florio of Professional Soccer Speak famous that Kelce and the Chiefs may half methods as quickly as this offseason as a result of the $17.5M the longer term Corridor of Famer is due turns into absolutely assured on the third day of the upcoming league yr that opens on March 12. Kelce then recorded profession lows of 823 receiving yards and three landing catches throughout this previous common season.
Taylor and Clinton added that the Chiefs “are hoping” Kelce “decides to stay with the crew for the 2025 season.” Nevertheless, he admitted through the latest “New Heights” episode that the “put on and tear” of being a part of Kansas Metropolis’s dynastic run has left him questioning if he’s nonetheless absolutely “motivated” to pursue a fourth profession Tremendous Bowl ring.
Kelce could have discovered he can nonetheless make thousands and thousands of {dollars} per yr whereas being a part of the NFL with out having to take crunching hits throughout video games. A number of media insiders have identified that the 35-year-old may obtain a large deal to function an analyst and ambassador for one of many league’s media companions, partly due to his relationship with leisure famous person Taylor Swift.
Kelce has already accepted game-show host and appearing gigs, and he is making a fortune as a result of “New Heights” settlement that he and former Philadelphia Eagles heart Jason Kelce, Travis’ brother, inked final yr.
Florio wrote on Thursday that “it will likely be a shock if [Travis Kelce] does something aside from shut the again cowl on enjoying whereas opening the door on all the pieces else that awaits.” Followers will not have to attend lengthy to be taught of Kelce’s plans if the Chiefs have any say within the matter.
