Overview
- Head coach Andy Reid said he plans to remain in charge in 2026 and confirmed Travis Kelce will play in the Week 18 finale against the Raiders.
- Ian Rapoport reported Kelce will take time after the season to determine whether to play in 2026 and that he would only return with Kansas City.
- Kelce told reporters he will make his decision with family and the organization when the time comes, declining to announce anything before the season ends.
- Kansas City enters Week 18 at 6-10 and out of the playoffs for the first time since 2014, with Patrick Mahomes rehabbing a torn ACL/LCL and the team facing significant offseason questions.
- Public voices weighed in, with Rob Gronkowski suggesting Kelce consider testing the market or follow his gut and teammate Chris Jones urging him to give it one more year.