TRAVIS KELCE has been tipped to make a shock retirement decision over a potential trade deal.
There has been ongoing speculation over when the tight end will call time on his NFL career.
Travis Kelce could stay at the Chiefs beyond 2026[/caption]
It is suggested that the return of Tyreek Hill next summer could convince Kelce to stay[/caption]
Hill has spent six years with the Chiefs during his career[/caption]
Kelce, 35, has committed to playing at least one more year with the Chiefs, but there is still uncertainty beyond the 2025 season.
The star’s contract will expire next summer, leading many to believe that might be when he retires.
However, Kelce’s friend and sports analyst Nick Wright believes there could be a way to keep him on the field.
He has claimed that the Chiefs should re-sign wide receiver Tyreek Hill for one last season together.
He said on his show, What’s Wright? With Nick Wright: “I told you guys a year ago that I’m very excited for Tyreek Hill wearing a Chiefs uniform in 2026.
“Because I think that’s going to happen.
“It’s not going to happen this year, but I think that’s going to happen.
“And maybe that’s enough to get Kelce to come back for one more year.
“A little final Tyreek-Kelce ride off into the sunset together.”
Hill, 31, spent six seasons with the Chiefs after being drafted in 2016.
He is currently at the Miami Dolphins on a $90million contract that expires after the upcoming season.
It is expected that he will stay in Miami for the 2025 campaign but his future beyond is in doubt.
He has repeatedly hinted at an exit from the team after making digs about their results.
Kelce almost walked away from the NFL after the Super Bowl defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles.
NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
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Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
The Chiefs were humbled 40-22 in New Orleans as their dreams of a three-peat came crashing down.
The match was another frustrating effort in a season where Kelce struggled to reach his usual heights.
He ended the Super Bowl game with four catches and only 39 yards.
Speaking about his future after the defeat, he has remained coy on whether he will extend his terms with the Chiefs.
He said: “I got one year on this contract, I know that.
“And we’ll try to figure out something for next year.
“The Chiefs organization knows how much I love them. I can’t see myself playing anywhere else.
“We’ll deal with [2026] down the road, when the time is right. But right now, I’m focused on winning a championship this year.”
