Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said at the NFL Combine that he expects Kelce to be back for the 2025 season. That prompted McAfee, the former Colts punter, to reach out via text to Kelce.

ESPN’s Pat McAfee broke the biggest story of the NFL offseason so far when he revealed that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce isn’t retiring and plans to play in 2025. The 35-year-old Kelce had reportedly been on the fence after the Chiefs’ embarrassing 40-22 defeat to the

Just days after Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach strongly indicated that star tight end Travis Kelce, who was mulling a potential retirement from the NFL, would be returning for another season, Kelce himself, with the help of ESPN's Pat McAfee, confirmed his decision.