Overview
- Insider Ian Rapoport says Kelce is undecided and may have already played his final game at Arrowhead, with a decision expected in the weeks after the season.
- Kelce told reporters he will make the call with family and the Chiefs after the schedule ends, as Kansas City closes at the Raiders in Week 18.
- The 36-year-old is set to hit free agency with his two-year, $34.25 million deal expiring; he earned an 11th straight Pro Bowl with 73 catches for 839 yards and five touchdowns.
- Teammate Chris Jones publicly urged Kelce to return for one more year, while Rob Gronkowski offered speculative commentary about testing the market, which contrasts with reporting that points to Chiefs-or-retirement.
- Kansas City is 6–10 and out of the playoffs for the first time since 2014; Andy Reid says he plans to coach in 2026 and noted Patrick Mahomes is rehabbing his ACL/LCL injury and will not travel for Week 18, as analysts discuss cap pressure and a high draft pick.