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Travis Kelce tipped for shock Kansas City Chiefs retirement decision over trade with 1-year left on NFL contract

Updated July 27, 2025, 7:30 a.m. by Henry Tomlinson 1 min read
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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.ReutersTravis Kelce could stay at the Chiefs beyond 2026[/caption]APIt is suggested that the return of Tyreek Hill next summer could convince Kelce to stay[/caption]APHill 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 stars contract will expire next summer, leading many to believe that might be when he retires.However, Kelces 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, Whats Wright? With Nick Wright: I told you guys a year ago that Im very excited for Tyreek Hill wearing a Chiefs uniform in 2026.Because I think thats going to happen.Its not going to happen this year, but I think thats going to happen.And maybe thats 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(All times ET)Thur 4 Sept8.20 pm Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia EaglesFri 5 Sept8pm Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles ChargersSun 7 Sept1pm Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons1pm Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns1pm Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts1pm Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots1pm Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints1pm Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets1pm New York Giants at Washington Commanders1pm Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars4.05 pm Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos4.05 pm San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks4.25 pm Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers4.25 pm Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams8.20 pm Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo BillsMon 8 Sept8.15 pm Minnesota Vikings at Chicago BearsThe 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 well try to figure out something for next year.The Chiefs organization knows how much I love them.

I cant see myself playing anywhere else.Well deal with [2026] down the road, when the time is right.

But right now, Im focused on winning a championship this year..

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