Overview

• At the Chiefs’ first 2025 training camp practice on July 22 in St. Joseph, Missouri, head coach Andy Reid directly addressed ongoing retirement rumors surrounding tight end Travis Kelce.
• Reid praised Kelce’s contributions and development over 13 seasons, calling him “phenomenal” and noting his impact on the organization both on and off the field.
• The coach confirmed that he and Kelce have not discussed a retirement timetable and emphasized that the star tight end will retire solely at his own discretion.
• Kelce, who turns 36 in October, is entering his 13th NFL season on the final year of his contract after confirming his return for 2025 on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show in February.
• During the offseason Kelce trained intensively in Boca Raton, Florida, shedding weight as the Chiefs reshaped their offensive scheme to manage his workload and prepare for his eventual departure.