There’s a big buzz about Travis Kelce’s future in the NFL right now. The Kansas City Chiefs have given their star tight end until March 14 to decide if he will play next season. Travis, who is turning 36 this year, has one year left on his contract and will receive a $12.5 million bonus in March.
The Chiefs need to make more salary cap space before NFL free agency starts in March, as they currently have only $5.38 million available for 2025. Even though Travis had a productive season with 97 catches, his 823 receiving yards, 8.5 yards per catch, and three touchdowns were lower than any of his previous years.
In Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, he caught four passes for just 39 yards. His contract includes a $34.2 million extension that will end next season. The Chiefs recently signed another tight end, Noah Gray, to a three-year, $18 million deal, which suggests they might be preparing for a future without Travis.
Travis has mentioned that playing in multiple playoff games and three Super Bowls has taken a toll on him, making him think about retirement. On his podcast, “New Heights,” he said he would take time to decide about next season. However, the Chiefs want him to make a decision about his plans for 2025 soon.
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