The Kansas City Chiefs may see the return of tight end Travis Kelce for the 2026 season, as head coach Andy Reid confirms there is ongoing communication regarding Kelce’s potential comeback.
Andy Reid, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, has revealed that there is ongoing communication with tight end Travis Kelce regarding his potential return for the 2026 season. This news comes after Kelce, a future Hall of Famer, had been mulling retirement, leaving the football world wondering about his next steps.
Reid suggested during a press conference that there is mutual interest between the two sides, stating, “There is communication. That’s the main thing. I’ve said this before: As long as there’s communication, I’m good. That means people want to move forward. I think that’s where Travis is.”
Kelce, who was not ready to confirm whether he would return for a 14th NFL season after the regular season, had mentioned on his “New Heights” podcast that he would take some time to be a “regular human,” which Reid welcomes, giving Kelce the space he needs.
In January, Kelce appeared to suggest that he would be back with the Chiefs when discussing the re-hiring of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, saying, “I can’t wait to see him back in the building, man. He’s one of my favorite coaches of all-time, one of my favorite people of all time.”
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported during Super Bowl week that many people close to Kelce believe he will play at least one more season. Kelce, 36, was solid last season despite a disappointing Chiefs campaign, racking up 851 yards and five touchdowns.
With or without Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs will look to get back on track in 2026 after going 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. The team’s performance will be closely watched, especially considering the potential return of key players like Kelce.
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