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Travis Kelce Skips Pro Bowl as NFL Future Stays Unresolved

He signals patience on a decision, with Eric Bieniemy’s return, health questions and off‑field options shaping the calculus.

Overview

  • Kelce declined his Pro Bowl invitation for Super Bowl week, and the Bills confirmed Dalton Kincaid as his replacement.
  • The 36‑year‑old says he has not decided on retirement and will take time to determine his next step after Kansas City’s 6‑11 season.
  • He praised the Chiefs’ rehiring of Eric Bieniemy on his podcast, and a team throwback video highlighting Bieniemy drew fan speculation about Kelce’s plans.
  • News reports note a possible PCL surgery under consideration and Kansas City’s cap and roster decisions, with Kelce now an unrestricted free agent and Patrick Mahomes rehabbing an ACL/LCL tear.
  • Off the field, Donna Kelce showcased a Times SquareNew Heights Kelce Clubhouse” billboard, Kelce announced a forthcoming book with his brother, and separate legal filings made Taylor Swift’s past texts public.