Pat McAfee reads a text message from sources saying Travis Kelce will play in the NFL next season.

Chiefs star Travis Kelce told Pat McAfee that he'll be returning for another NFL season in 2025, and already has a big goal in mind.

Travis Kelce relayed an eye-opening message to Pat McAfee regarding his potential retirement from the NFL. In the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59, all eyes have been on Travis Kelce.

Travis Kelce will return to the Kansas City Chiefs for of the 2025-2026 NFL season, according to a text read on-air by ESPN's Pat McAfee. On the Thursday, February 26, episode of The Pat McAfee Show,

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship has come under a microscope after the Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Amid all the commentary, former NFL punter and popular sports analyst Pat McAfee decided to offer his two cents by issuing a strong message.

Kansas City tight end ranks third all-time amongst TEs in career receptions (1,004) and receiving yards (12,151).

When Travis Kelce walked off the field at the Superdome, he knew there was a possibility that he had just played his final NFL game. The longtime Chiefs tight end had himself a rough night in Super Bowl 59 — as did the rest of his teammates.

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.

Travis Kelce has officially put retirement rumors to rest, confirming that he will return to the Kansas City Chiefs next season. The veteran tight end's decision comes after week