Amid swirling retirement rumors, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce is already eyeing his next move. The three-time Super Bowl champion isn't just making headlines on the field; his off-season has been equally eventful. Besides the chatter about his future in the NFL, Kelce has been named in a lawsuit alongside teammate Patrick Mahomes and is busy planning his wedding with pop sensation Taylor Swift.
Kelce's charisma and football IQ have long suggested a future in sports broadcasting, and that opportunity might be closer than we think. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Kelce could command a hefty $15 million annually if he transitions to TV. “Travis Kelce appears as if he will try to play another season before potentially trying broadcasting, where he would like to call games, but probably could pick up at least $15 million per year as a studio presence,” Marchand reported.
The broadcasting landscape could see some shifts. If Prime Video decides to part ways with Kirk Herbstreit, they might consider established analysts like Fox's Greg Olsen and CBS Sports’ J.J.
Watt. However, Kelce and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay are intriguing "wild card" options.
McVay recently inked a new coaching deal with the Rams, which makes a move to the booth less likely but not impossible after the 2026 season.
As Kelce and McVay gear up for another competitive season with their teams, they're also contemplating new horizons. Kelce has been flirting with the idea of retirement since 2024, and the whispers have only grown louder with time. Whether on the field or behind the mic, Kelce's next chapter promises to be as compelling as his legendary career.