Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hasn’t made a decision about whether this will be his final season in the NFL.
But Kelce, who turned 36 earlier this month, is in the last year of his contract with the Chiefs, so there is no guarantee he’ll return for the 2026 season.
If this is Kelce’s last season, he’s going out by setting a number of Chiefs franchise records. Earlier this season, Kelce set the mark for all-purpose yards, passing Dante Hall.
Kelce also holds the team record for receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
During Monday night’s game against the Washington Commanders, Kelce tied another franchise record. Kelce caught a 10-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, and it was a milestone score.
That matched Chiefs legend Priest Holmes, who scored 83 career touchdowns (76 rushing, seven receiving) from 2001-‘07, for the most in franchise history.
Kelce had his 80th touchdown catch to go along with two rushing scores and a fumble recovery in the end zone.
Before the game, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes talked with ESPN’s Lisa Salters about Kelce being on the cusp of the record.
“He’s a guy who should have that record,” Mahomes said. “He’s put in the time, he’s put in the sweat, the blood, everything in there, to the Kansas City Chiefs organization. We’ll see if we can give him a touchdown, and if it’s not tonight, we’ll get it for the rest of the season.”
No need to wait. Kelce got it done Monday.
ESPN’s Joe Buck said it was Kelce’s 100th career touchdown, including the playoffs.