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Travis Kelce Defers Retirement Talk as ESPN Signals Post-NFL Interest

On his 36th birthday, the Chiefs tight end said he is taking his future 'day by day.'

Overview

  • ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said the network would 'love to talk to Travis when he’s ready,' framing Kelce as a draw for younger audiences.
  • In a preview of an interview airing on Monday Night Countdown, Kelce told brother Jason he is approaching his career 'day by day, year by year.'
  • Jason Kelce also teased his brother about a wedding date with Taylor Swift, prompting Travis to laugh off the question without sharing details.
  • Chiefs coach Andy Reid explained that Kelce’s snap count is being managed to preserve him for the stretch run, with the tight end playing 66% of snaps in Week 4.
  • Through four games, Kelce has 15 receptions for 182 yards and one touchdown after setting career lows in yards and scores in 2024, and he is in the final year of a two-year, $34.3 million deal.