Kelce Returns, Chiefs Plan for Future

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Travis Kelsey is set to return to the Kansas City Cheese for the 2026 NFL season. The 36-year-old tight-in is negotiating a one-year deal worth up to $15 million, according to reports from NFL Network and the I. Athletic. This means no full-time jump to podcasting just yet. Kelsey is never set a firm retirement date. He once said he plans to play until the wheels fall off, though he admitted last year to thinking deeply about his future. Despite a dip from his peak years, he stayed productive with 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns. The cheese had a tough year, missing the playoffs for the first time in years. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL, shaking up the team's outlook. Fans and analysts wondered if Kelsey might walk away amid the struggles. No manager Brett Veech sees no need for a full roster rebuild, thanks to Mahomes.

1:00Still, upgrades are needed at receiver and pass rusher to compete in the AFC. Kelsey seems ready to stick around for a potential reset. Looking ahead, Kelsey will remain key in the passing game. It will be worth watching if the chiefs draft a long-term successor for him in 2026. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.