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Chiefs Facing Major Concern as Retirement Talk Grows and Offense Still Depends on Their Aging Superstar
Kansas City, MO ā December 1, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs hoped the return of their future Hall of Fame tight end would anchor the offense through another postseason run, and Travis Kelce has delivered everything they asked for and more. His 2025 season has been a reminder of why he is one of the greatest to ever play the position. yet his excellence has also triggered an unexpected concern inside the building as the franchise inches closer to the moment football without Kelce becomes a reality.
Kelce has produced 59 receptions for 719 yards and five touchdowns, putting him on pace for one of his best scoring seasons and once again ranking among the leagueās elite in yards after the catch. His ability to turn routine catches into momentum-shifting gains remains unmatched, but that dominance has raised questions from those watching closely. If a 36-year-old contemplating retirement is still the engine of Kansas Cityās offense, what does it say about the players meant to inherit his role?
Kelce has produced 59 receptions for 719 yards and five touchdowns, putting him on pace for one of his best scoring seasons and once again ranking among the leagueās elite in yards after the catch. His ability to turn routine catches into momentum-shifting gains remains unmatched, but that dominance has raised questions from those watching closely. If a 36-year-old contemplating retirement is still the engine of Kansas Cityās offense, what does it say about the players meant to inherit his role?
alive in the postseason race. āWeāre going to play a lot of good teams coming up. If weāre going to make the playoffs weāre going to have to win them all. Thatās the mindset,ā
Mahomes said.
Still Mahomes emphasized that belief remains strong even in a turbulent season. āWe can beat anybody but weāve shown we can lose to anybody. Weāve got to be more consistent for four quarters especially against good teams with good offenses.ā
The quarterbackās confidence is intact. the execution must follow.
As Kelce weighs retirement and Kansas City fights for survival, the franchise faces two challenges at once. reclaim a playoff spot in the short term and confront the looming question of who will carry the offense when its most reliable pillar finally steps away.