Update: Travis Kelce Receives Strong $17.3M Warning as Jason Kelce Assigns Super Bowl Loss Blame to Andy Reid’s Offense….Read More

My managers and agents love to tell me how underpaid I am. Any time I talk about wanting more money, they’re just like, ‘Why don’t you go to the Chiefs and ask them?’” Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce, had said drawing attention to the aspect that’s perhaps the least talked about in favor of his performances. However, no matter how underpaid—with a four year, $57.25 million contract he is—for Kelce, he’s always (unselfishly) chosen his team over money. But, looks like, his team might not be thinking the same, and would ultimately choose money over keeping him for one more season…

But before we get to that, Kelce was pretty clear: “I’m like, the free market looks like fun until you go somewhere and you don’t win. I love winning. I love the situation I’m in.” However, as heartbreaking as it is, the 2o24 season has been far from favorable for the tight end. From calls of retirement owing to lackluster performances, to now news of him being on the chopping block, the 2025 season looks too uncertain for the 35-year-old. Often described as “sluggish”, Kelce failed to impress during the Super Bowl LIX with just four catches on six targets for 39 yards despite setting the record for most career Super Bowl receptions, surpassing Jerry Rice (35), and also setting a record for most playoff receptions among NFL players. What’s more?

The past season was reportedly his least productive year in his 12-year NFL career—with 97 receptions for 823 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Surprisingly, that’s even lower that what Kelce had performed three years into being a Chiefs in 2015. Looks like something is clearly wrong, and Andy Reid senses that, too. But fears turned into reality when NFL.com’s Matt Okada’s stitched a compelling narrative that revealed how the veteran might be left behind this offseason…

We all know that Kelce is a future Hall of Famer, Patrick Mahomes’ most trusted weapon, and arguably one of the greatest tight ends ever. But in an article titled, “2025 NFL free agency: Davante Adams, Travis Kelce among 17 notable cut candidates on AFC teams”, from last week, the impossible seemed close to becoming reality.

If Travis Kelce doesn’t retire, the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly have a tough call to make. The team is left with restructuring his contract as an option. But, so is letting him go and saving a massive $17.3 million in cap space. This opinion has surely come after looking at his performance in the past two seasons. At 35 years old, it’s clear that his numbers aren’t what they used to be.

In two straight seasons, Travis Kelce completed under 1000 yards (984 in 2023 and 823 in 2024). In addition, he just scored 8 total touchdowns in both the years. The reality is harsh, as his efficiency has definitely taken a hit. Many will associate it with Taylor Swift, and some will associate it with his age. But what’s on the paper that matters the most? Kelce signed an extension worth $34.25 million last year, securing him with the Chiefs till 2027. But given the current situation, you can’t trust NFL business.