The Kansas City Chiefs posted a hype video of veteran tight end Travis Kelce for his first look in the team’s 2026 season jersey. The video, posted on Monday, garnered more than 300,000 views in two hours, with an instructive caption.
“Year 14, here we go,” reads the caption.
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Different reactions from fans have trailed the post, especially on X.
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Tia wrote:
“Taylor’s making him young.”
Bradley Stalder commented:
“Probably his final season. Then he’ll ride off into the sunshine with his billionaire wife.”
ChiefBee posted:
“And EB is back, so no more sulking, sitting down on the sidelines… Andy and Nagy were afraid to say anything last season… Eric will tell him to F off.”
Kato 4 You remarked:
“He’s washed. He needed to ride off into the sunset and just support his wife in the music industry and feed her every single day, if not multiple.”
Naziru wrote:
“Year 14… the consistency is insane.”
Ruby Reid T. commented:
“Travis Kelce in Year 14 is unfair. The man refuses to age. Run it back, Chief.”
Travis Kelce’s return for 14th season in details
Following a disappointing 6-11 campaign last season, there were intense speculations about Travis Kelce retiring. However, the 36-year-old four-time All-Pro tight end made a decision to return after taking time to evaluate his physical and mental state.
Kelce’s conclusion that he is “still in love with this game” had a massive influence from outside the gridiron. According to reports, his fiancée Taylor Swift was a major factor in his decision to continue playing. Interestingly, the tight end chose to remain with the Chiefs, where he’s been all his career.
“My best opportunity was playing for the Chiefs yet again and running this thing back,” he said. “There’s a lot of pieces in Kansas City that I just absolutely love, and I can’t wait to get back in the building with them.”
On paper, Travis Kelce signed a three-year, $54.7 million extension with the Chiefs. However, a further look reveals the essential structure is for a fully guaranteed one-year, $12 million contract for the 2026 season.
The three-time Super Bowl champion could end up earning $15 million when up to $3 million in performance incentives is factored in. The contract maneuver keeps Kelce’s 2026 cap hit at $4.8 million with the CBA 50% rule, spreading it across dummy years in 2027 and 2028.
Ultimately, a built-in retirement off-ramp will see Travis Kelce effectively needing a new deal to continue playing after this season.
Edited by Kayode Akinwumi