Taylor Swift's lucky number is 13. Travis Kelce, however, is counting on the number 14 to hold good fortune.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is expected to return to the team for his 14th NFL season in 2026, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported, staving off retirement for at least another year.
Since announcing that he would play the 2025 season, Kelce had offered scant details about his long-term plans. He left things open-ended after the Chiefs finished 6-11, the worst mark of his career.
"Either (the decision) hits me quick or I've got to take some time," Kelce said on Jan. 4 after a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. "Last year was a little bit easier. I think I knew right away I wanted to kind of give this one (year) a shot. We'll see."
Kelce, 36, had previously stated his intent to commit one way or another in advance of free agency so as to allow Kansas City sufficient time to make plans.
