Overview
- Kelce said he will decide on retirement after the 2025 season and inform the team before free agency opens in March.
- He cited his brother Jason’s March announcement as a model for giving a team time to plan and said he does not want a farewell tour.
- The 36-year-old is in the final year of his contract and has left the door open to a 2026 return, though no decision is imminent.
- Kelce has 50 receptions for 631 yards and four touchdowns this season and now holds the franchise record with 84 total touchdowns.
- Kansas City is 5-5 entering Week 12, which reporters noted could factor into his choice, and Andy Reid praised Kelce’s offseason conditioning.