{"id":46813,"date":"2026-01-09T00:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=46813"},"modified":"2026-01-09T00:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:23:35","slug":"travis-kelce-makes-telling-statement-about-chiefs-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=46813","title":{"rendered":"Travis Kelce Makes Telling Statement About Chiefs Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div>\n<p>Travis Kelce is opening up more than ever about his plans to retire from the Kansas City Chiefs and which way he&#8217;s leaning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">Travis Kelce\u00a0has a decision to make as the\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u2018 offseason beings, and that\u2019s whether or not he\u2019s going to retire from the NFL. After the team\u2019s final game against the\u00a0Las Vegas Raiders\u00a0on Sunday, January 4, Kelce fielded questions about his retirement decision, but he opened up about it even more on his \u201cNew Heights\u201d podcast on Wednesday, January 7.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CMSM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_1_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_1_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_1_0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-2254665078-1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">After the Raiders game, which the Chiefs\u00a0lost 14-12,\u00a0Kelce responded to retirement questions, telling reporters, \u201cWho knows? It either hits me quick or I\u2019ve got to take some time. Last year, it was a little bit easier. I think I knew right away, I wanted to give this [year] a shot. We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CMWM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">But, Kelce has had some time to think, and now, the award-winning tight end has finally offered up more information about his retirement decision. According to his new comments, he\u2019s leading a certain way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_1\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CNaM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_19_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Travis Kelce Discusses Retirement From Kansas City Chiefs on \u2018New Heights\u2019<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">During the Wednesday, January 7 episode of his \u201cNew Heights\u201d podcast with his brother\u00a0Jason Kelce,\u00a0Travis talked about\u00a0whether or not he wants to retire from the Kansas City Chiefs yet. His comments certainly imply that he wants one more go at the NFL.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CMaM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">\u201cIf my body can heal up, rest up and I can feel confident that I can go out there and give it another 18-20\/21 week run, I think I would do it in a heartbeat,\u201d\u00a0Kelce said on the show.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"js_adsconex_parallax_2\" data-type=\"parallax\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-parallax_ad\" align=\"center\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_inpage_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CNeM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_20_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">So, there you have it. Kelce sounds like he wants to come back, but it depends on his body. It\u2019s far from his final decision, but the comments indicate his heart\u2019s desire.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_4\" data-google-query-id=\"CMeM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_4_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">After the Raiders game, Kelce was available to talk to the media, and he discussed how proud he was of his teammates and how they\u2019ve played all season. \u201cI\u2019m proud the way we finished, even though it ended the way it did,\u201d\u00a0he said. \u201cGuys showed up, gave it their all, and that\u2019s all you can ask for.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_5\" data-google-query-id=\"CMiM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_5_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Travis Kelce Gives Back<\/h2>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">Even though the Chiefs are ending their 2025-26 run\u00a0without a trip to the postseason, Kelce continued to clock strong numbers with the team. He finished the season with 76 receptions, 851 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 17 games, according to NFL research.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"related-content-block-metaconex\" class=\"js_adsconex_block\" data-site-type=\"metaconex\" data-type=\"ad_block\" data-ad-placement-id=\"71373\">\n<div class=\"adsconex-header\">\n<h3>May you like<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adsconex-block-item\"><a class=\"bio-link-blog-item-style bio-link-blog-item-style-h1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodday.feji.io\/blog\/from-memphis-to-wwe-the-legendary-journey-of-jerry-lawler\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i-1.cybergalleria.com\/uploads\/images\/tinymce-uploads\/20250610\/fb4689c7105b98a4cea7397684bc5c24-1749545932-q80.webp\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"title\">From Memphis to WWE: The Legendary Journey of Jerry Lawler<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adsconex-block-item\"><a class=\"bio-link-blog-item-style bio-link-blog-item-style-h1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodday.feji.io\/blog\/meet-toni-storm-aews-fierce-star-with-a-vintage-flair\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i-1.cybergalleria.com\/uploads\/images\/tinymce-uploads\/20250610\/anh-mo-ta-1749547069-q80.webp\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"title\">Meet Toni Storm: AEW&#8217;s Fierce Star with a Vintage Flair<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adsconex-block-ad\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1759838904183-0\" data-google-query-id=\"COW--aeY_ZEDFdNLDwIdnY8Tdg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_In-page_Banner_6350x110_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"adsconex-block-item\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"title\">ESPN&#8217;s QB rankings aren&#8217;t showing Patrick Mahomes the respect he deserves<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">As Kelce makes his decision about whether to return to the\u00a0NFL\u00a0next season, he\u2019s getting some kind words from the students at\u00a0<span dir=\"auto\">Operation Breakthrough, an organization that\u2019s been h<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">elping children and families in Kansas City since 1971.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_6\" data-google-query-id=\"CMmM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_6_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Monday, January 5, the Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0posted messages from students at\u00a0<span dir=\"auto\">Operation Breakthrough\u00a0on social media thanking Kelce for his work for the charity organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">\u201cOperation Breakthrough is a not-for-profit corporation providing a nurturing and safe environment for children of the working poor that began in 1971 by Sister Corita Bussanmas and Sister Berta Sailer,\u201d\u00a0according to the organization.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_7\" data-google-query-id=\"CMqM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_7_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">The organization adds, \u201cThe organization responded to the need for quality child care and provided a nurturing and safe environment for children in poverty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-mrf-recirculation=\"Articles \/ Paragraph Links\">In the Instagram post,\u00a0the group commented, \u201cThe impact Travis has made on our families and community for over ten years has been absolutely incredible. Thank you, @killatrav for always supporting us and truly inspiring our kids.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_8\" data-google-query-id=\"CMuM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_8_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Steelers Look to End Texans&#8217; Winning Streak in Wild Card Showdown &#8211; Rookie Jack Sawyer\u2019s Key to Stopping CJ Stroud<\/h2>\n<div class=\"recommended-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnn-11.cybergalleria.com\/uploads\/images\/default\/20260108\/1000-1000-x-900-px-17-1767895737-q80.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"recommended-wrapper\">\n<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it into the postseason for the third consecutive season, and they will be playing against the Houston Texans on Wild Card Weekend. Houston has also made it into the postseason for three consecutive seasons, and the Texans have advanced in the playoffs in each of the last two years. That is something Pittsburgh has failed to do for nearly a decade, and the team is looking to end that horrific streak on Monday night when the game will take place. It is going to be a tough challenge as Houston is on a heater, but the Steelers have the experience and talent to get the job done.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-img\" src=\"https:\/\/static.clubs.nfl.com\/image\/upload\/t_editorial_landscape_12_desktop\/steelers\/puenvrxrmxwuae86okzl\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Texans have an impressive group on both the offensive and defensive side of the football. The defense is one of the best in the league as Houston has an elite pass rush and an elite secondary, but the offense can also put up points behind quarterback CJ Stroud. Stroud lit up Pittsburgh when he played against the Steelers during his rookie season in 2023, and Pittsburgh is going to have to find a way to slow him down this time around.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_10\" data-google-query-id=\"CM2M8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_10_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stroud was teammates with Steelers rookie linebacker Jack Sawyer\u00a0while the two were in college together at Ohio State, and Sawyer was\u00a0asked by the media\u00a0on Monday about how to slow down his former college quarterback.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_11\" data-google-query-id=\"CM6M8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_11_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;You got to throw everything at him,&#8221; Sawyer said. &#8220;Make him second-guess and not be on time. &#8216;Cause when he is on time and in rhythm, he is one of the best to do it. I&#8217;m looking forward to it, though. CJ&#8217;s awesome. He is having a great career already. And a better person. He&#8217;s a competitor. I think that&#8217;s the one thing that&#8217;s always stuck out to me about CJ. He wants to win.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_12\" data-google-query-id=\"CM-M8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_12_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"aditude_inline_container aditude_ic_2\">\n<div id=\"aditude_article_inline_2\" class=\"aditude_div\" data-google-query-id=\"CP-_84DD_JEDFWpfDwIdKzUPvw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/63317524\/yardbarker\/articles\/article_dynamic_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stroud started his career off in 2023 looking like one of the best quarterbacks in the league, but he took a step backwards in 2024. He has improved slightly in his third season and he has been able to lead his team to wins. He has won a playoff game in each of his first two seasons in the league as mentioned, and Sawyer and the rest of Pittsburgh&#8217;s defense will be looking to bring that streak to a screeching halt.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_13\" data-google-query-id=\"CNCM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_13_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Texans are going for their 10th consecutive win when they travel to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers, while Pittsburgh is going to have to likely put forth its most complete game of the season in order to win. Winning this game is going to have to\u00a0start on the defensive side\u00a0of the ball as the secondary is going to have to lock up wide receiver Nico Collins\u00a0to allow the pass rush to get to Stroud. This would make him second-guess himself as Sawyer mentioned, which should lead to some beneficial plays for Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_14\" data-google-query-id=\"CNGM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_14_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aditude_inline_container aditude_ic_3\">\n<div id=\"aditude_article_inline_3\" class=\"aditude_div\" data-google-query-id=\"CMnW84DD_JEDFbRTDwIdfAYbGQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/63317524\/yardbarker\/articles\/article_dynamic_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Stroud has been impressive throughout his career, but he has been prone to turnovers and hanging onto the football for too long. If the Steelers can force him into doing this, the defense should be able to set the offense up in some good spots. The quarterback has played in about 13.5 games for the Texans during the 2025 campaign and he has\u00a0thrown eight interceptions\u00a0while taking 23 sacks and coughing the ball up twice. Pittsburgh has to force some of those plays in order to have any chance of winning in the playoffs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_16\" data-google-query-id=\"CNOM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_16_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Steelers&#8217; Arthur Smith Must Show Up Big Time Against Houston<\/h4>\n<p>Houston&#8217;s defense is ranked\u00a0first in the NFL in yards\u00a0and second in points, while also being third in takeaways. It is the most daunting defensive unit Pittsburgh has seen all season long, and Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith\u00a0is going to have to get creative when it coms to finding a way to manufacture some points.<\/p>\n<div class=\"in-article-ad\">\n<div id=\"div_adsconex_banner_responsive_17\" data-google-query-id=\"CNSM8aeY_ZEDFWhGDwIdhPYIDg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22751588535,23055578086\/CafeX\/Feji.io_Banner_Responsive_17_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The defense can do its job well for Pittsburgh, but the offense of the Steelers is going to have to have one of its best games of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Travis Kelce is opening up more than ever about his plans to retire from the Kansas City Chiefs and which way he&#8217;s leaning. 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