Travis Kelce has officially announced he is returning for the 2025 season.

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Kelce texted Pat McAfee the news. McAfee said the “source” he reached out to regarding Kelce’s future replied to his text saying, “I’m coming back for sure. I’m gonna try and get to the best shape I’ve been this offseason and get back to the mountaintop.” It was a down season for Kelce last year, hauling in 97 passes for 823 yards and three touchdown. His best days are likely behind him, but he'll still be a reliable target for Patrick Mahomes in the middle of the field.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is expected to return for his 13th season in the NFL despite contemplating his potential retirement, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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This revelation comes after Chiefs general manager Brett Veach indicated Kelce would return. "We left it as, he'd be back and we're excited to get him back and get him going,” Veach said. Head coach Andy Reid chimed in too, saying, “He's been positive in that direction. We'll cross all that here next week or so.” Even in his mid-30s, Kelce still had a strong 2024 with 97 catches for 823 yards, showing he can still be impactful at his age.

The Chiefs are reportedly hoping to know whether or not Travis Kelce is returning by March 15.

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March 15 is the day that $11.5 million is due to Kelce as a roster bonus on his contract. It was reported that Kelce was "leaning" towards returning for another season, but it'll still be worth monitoring over the next few weeks.

Travis Kelce said he will “take some time” to decide whether he’ll return to the Chiefs in 2025.

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Kelce had hinted towards retiring prior to the Super Bowl, but it is possible the result of the game will lead to him returning for at least one more season. “I think I can play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility," Kelce said. This will remain a situation to monitor.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce spoke about where he sees himself in three years, saying he's "hopefully" still playing and that he's "still got a lot of good football left" in him.

Fantasy Impact

Kelce is on the verge of a potential three-peat with the Chiefs, a chance at his fourth ring in his career, and he is not only one of the most productive tight ends in playoff history but pass catchers in general. Even if visually, it seems as though he has taken a step back in recent seasons, he still has 106 receptions for 959 yards and four touchdowns this year, including in the playoffs.