Overview
- Kelce remains undecided on retirement and said the choice could come quickly or take time following exit meetings.
- His two-year, roughly $34 million contract expired, making him an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
- The Chiefs signed tight end Tre Watson to a reserve/future deal and now list four tight ends under contract for 2026 including Watson.
- Team voices have urged a near-term decision due to salary-cap constraints, with local radio’s Mitch Holthus noting Kansas City is projected well over the cap.
- Broadcast opportunities are widely reported if he steps away, with The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand saying he could be a top game analyst candidate and other outlets linking him to ongoing talks with major networks and streamers.