Kansas City Chiefs ‘prepared’ for Kelce retirement

Kansas City Chiefs say they have had “positive” discussions with Travis Kelce over his future but are “prepared” if the 37-year-old decides to retire.

The American has pondered retirement in each of the past two off-seasons, before eventually committing to new short-term deals with the Chiefs.

But three-time Super Bowl winner Kelce and his Chiefs team-mates had a campaign to forget last time out as they failed to qualify for the post-season.

It has left Kelce mulling his future in the sport, but Chiefs general manager Brett Veach says the franchise are ready.

“We’ve kind of prepared for either scenario,” said Veach.

Kelce, who has spent 13 seasons in the NFL, signed a new one-year deal with the Chiefs after their 2025 defeat by the Philadelphia Eagles in his fifth Super Bowl appearance.

He had 851 yards and five touchdowns last term, but his 76 receptions was his lowest total since 2015.

Kelce is reportedly set to marry the American popstar Taylor Swift, to whom he is engaged, later this year.

“Travis is the best – he’s an icon and hopefully he comes back,” said Veach.