Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce may be building toward a very different kind of career once his playing days end, and the timing could not be better for him.
A crowded shuffle in NFL television is opening doors for former players, and Kelce is viewed as one of the biggest names in the mix. The changes come as the announcing world turns into what the source describes as a “fascinating game of musical chairs,” with big-money jobs suddenly in play across CBS, ESPN and Prime Video.
The chain reaction began with former CBS lead analyst Tony Romo, the ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback, moving out after an incident that allegedly involved alcohol before the season in Wisconsin. That vacancy could now be filled by another former Cowboys quarterback, Troy Aikman, if the rumored CBS move goes through. Elsewhere, former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson is apparently on the way out at Fox.
That leaves several high-profile openings, and the Prime Video seat stands out most. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and others have reported that Kirk Herbstreit has signed a contract extension that is essentially a placeholder until Amazon can see who becomes available.
Fox’s top chair was originally held by Olsen before the network landed former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on a ten-year deal worth $360 million, which created another round of openings.
Kelce has emerged as the prize candidate in all of it. He’s been terrific for the Chiefs this year, but the source notes this is also almost certainly his final season, and Florio has reported that he’s been “sniffing around” for the Prime Video job.
There’s a clean fit here. Kelce already appears semi-weekly with his brother, former offensive lineman Jason Kelce, on the New Heights podcast, where the two talk football and celebrity. That kind of presence would make him a natural addition to a broadcast booth when he’s done playing.
And even beyond football, his recent wedding to Taylor Swift adds another layer to the conversation. Swift draws huge ratings whenever she shows up in her private box at Chiefs home games, and networks would love even an indirect link to the billionaire pop star.
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