Will Travis Kelce retire in 2026? Here's what Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had to say about his star tight end.

What the future holds for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce remains up in the air, but he appears to be leaning in one direction as a decision looms in the coming weeks before free agency begins in the second week of March.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's entire career, but he hasn't expressed any urgency to announce whether he intends to retire or return for another season. Kelce is currently out of a contract and will hit free agency when the new league year begins next

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared an update on Travis Kelce's future with the team during a Feb. 20 press conference as the star tight end contemplates retirement after a 13-year NFL career entirely with the team.