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Travis Kelce Considers Retirement or Broadcasting Career

3/2/2026

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce weighs retirement or a 14th season.
At age 36, Kelce recorded 76 catches, 851 yards, and five touchdowns last season.
If he returns, his salary would drop from $17.125 million to about $10.8 million annually.
Kelce may pursue a broadcasting career, potentially earning about $15 million annually.
Analyst openings at CBS and NBC could pit Kelce against Mike Tomlin and Kirk Herbstreit.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce weighs retirement or a 14th season.
At age 36, Kelce recorded 76 catches, 851 yards, and five touchdowns last season.
If he returns, his salary would drop from $17.125 million to about $10.8 million annually.
Kelce may pursue a broadcasting career, potentially earning about $15 million annually.
Analyst openings at CBS and NBC could pit Kelce against Mike Tomlin and Kirk Herbstreit.