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Chiefs Coach Seemingly Hints Travis Kelce May Return Next Season Amid Retirement Rumors

Sheena Wright

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Speculation around Travis Kelce’s NFL future is heating up again — and this time, it’s coming from inside the Kansas City Chiefs’ building.

Fans have been bracing for the possibility that Kelce could hang up his cleats after a frustrating season that ended short of the playoffs. Star has been closely tracking retirement chatter surrounding the 36-year-old tight end, and now a recent comment from Kansas City Chiefs’ returning offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has only fueled the buzz.

On Wednesday, January 28, during a talk with press, Bieniemy spoke warmly about reconnecting with Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, hinting at excitement about “getting back in the grind” with them. Some fans took that as a quiet sign Kelce could be leaning toward another season — though nothing has been confirmed.

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The three-time Super Bowl champion has acknowledged he’s weighing his options carefully, admitting the way the season ended left a “sour taste.” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt has also said the team hopes Kelce returns but is giving him space to decide.

Off the field, Kelce’s impending nuptials to fianceé Taylor Swift has only amplified interest in his next move, with fans wondering how football — and life beyond it — fits into his future.

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