Overview
- The 36-year-old tight end has said he will decide on retirement after the season and aims to inform the team quickly to aid offseason planning.
- Coach Andy Reid said he does not know Kelce’s plans, while offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and defensive tackle Chris Jones praised his impact and hoped he continues.
- Prediction market Polymarket put the probability of Kelce retiring at about 67% heading into the Christmas home game.
- A conversation between Kelce and Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez was scheduled to air on Netflix’s TNF Tonight pregame show with retirement expected to be discussed.
- Kelce earned his 11th Pro Bowl and matched Jerry Rice with 12 straight 800-yard seasons as Kansas City, eliminated from the playoffs and without injured QB Patrick Mahomes, hosts Denver in its home finale.