Updating previous reports, the Kansas City Chiefs want TE Travis Kelce to make a decision about his status for the 2025 season by March 14, according to a source. It is uncertain if he will return for his 12th NFL season or retire.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce said he will be taking some time to decide on his playing future, but DE Charles Omenihu said he believes that Kelce will play for the Chiefs in 2025.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is mulling retirement. "I'm gonna take some time to figure it out. And I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back that it's gonna be a wholehearted decision, and I'm fully here for them," Kelce said. "I think I can play, it's just whether or not I'm motivated or it's the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility."

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes completed 21 of his 32 passes for 257 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. He was also sacked six times and lost a fumble. RB Kareem Hunt and RB Isiah Pacheco combined for 16 rushing yards on six carries, and WR Xavier Worthy finished with eight receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns. TE Travis Kelce had four receptions for 39 yards, and WR DeAndre Hopkins had two grabs for 18 yards and a score. LB Drue Tranquill had a game-high 11 tackles and a sack.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has not decided on his playing future at this point, and the result of Super Bowl LIX could play a factor in his decision, according to sources.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce hinted that this may not be his last season Tuesday, Feb. 3. "I've thought about it, but I still love what I do," Kelce said. "It's moments like these, weeks like these, the month that we just had in the playoffs that make me feel like I could play this game forever. I think I still got a lot of football left in me. I think this year has been one of the most special years of my life. I think it's gonna continue to make me want to do more in the football world. Where will I be in three years? Hopefully still playing football."

The Kansas City Chiefs topped the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game, advancing to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9. QB Patrick Mahomes completed 18-of-26 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, while running 11 times for 43 yards and two scores and a lost fumble. RB Kareem Hunt had 17 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown, while RB Isiah Pacheco ran five times for 12 yards with two receptions for 12 yards. WR Xavier Worthy added six receptions for a game-high 85 yards and a touchdown, while rushing twice for 16 yards. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster was good for two receptions and 60 yards, while WR Marquise Brown had three snags for 35 yards on five targets. TE Travis Kelce was fairly quiet with just two catches and 19 yards on four targets, while WR DeAndre Hopkins had a single 11-yard grab on two targets. CB Chamarri Conner and LB Drue Tranquill each had nine total tackles.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes went 16-for-25 for 177 yards and one touchdown against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round playoff game. He also rushed for 14 yards on seven carries during the game. RB Kareem Hunt rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown on eight carries, while RB Isiah Pacheco rushed for 18 yards on five carries. TE Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and one touchdown on eight targets, WR Xavier Worthy caught five passes for 45 yards on six targets and WR DeAndre Hopkins was targeted one time during the game and finished with zero receptions.

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (coaching) practiced in full on Friday, Jan. 3, but is doubtful for Week 18.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (rib) and OT Jawaan Taylor (knee) did not take part in practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and were ruled out for Week 18. In addition, CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) and WR Mecole Hardman were limited but were ruled out, DL Chris Jones (calf) did not practice and is doubtful, QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and CB Trent McDuffie (knee) were limited but are doubtful, LB Nick Bolton (coaching), RB Kareem Hunt (coaching), DE George Karlaftis (coaching), TE Travis Kelce (coaching), S Justin Reid (coaching) and LB Drue Tranquill (coaching) practiced in full but are doubtful and DT Mike Pennel (hamstring), DB Chamarri Conner (concussion), OT D.J. Humphries (hamstring), WR Nikko Remigio (wrist) and CB Christian Roland-Wallace (shoulder) practiced in full and carry no designation.