Kansas City Chiefs Share Big Travis Kelce News As Retirement Rumors Swirl
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
The Kansas City Chiefs gave fans something to smile about in a tough December. The team announced Tuesday that Travis Kelce earned a Pro Bowl selection for the 2025 season. The news came in as retirement talk continues to follow the longtime tight end.
The Chiefs shared the update on social media with a simple caption: “Pro bowlin’.” Kelce joins three teammates on the AFC roster, defensive tackle Chris Jones, center Creed Humphrey, and guard Trey Smith.
The honor came during a bad stretch for the defending AFC champions. Injuries and losses ended Kansas City’s playoff hopes earlier than expected. Still, Kelce’s selection shows his steady impact during a difficult year.
Pro Bowl Honor Shines Amid Kelce’s Uncertain Future
Travis Kelce now has 11 Pro Bowl selections, making the game every year since his third NFL season. He also has seven All-Pro honors, with this year’s results still to be announced.
Kelce has performed well despite Kansas City’s struggles, recording 68 catches for 803 yards and five touchdowns through 15 games. Two games remain, but injuries at quarterback made the whole scenario different.
Pro bowlin’ pic.twitter.com/nqi0hjhO6I
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 23, 2025
Patrick Mahomes didn’t make the Pro Bowl roster and is listed as an alternate. A knee injury ended his season in Week 15 against the Chargers, also ending the Chiefs’ 10-year playoff streak. Mahomes had made the Pro Bowl in each of his first six years as a starter and finished sixth in MVP voting last season despite a 15-2 record.
The injuries have only created thoughts about changes in Kansas City. Analysts wonder if Kelce will return next season, noting his body language and recent comments, though he hasn’t given a clear answer.
“I’d rather keep the focus of the media and everything on this team right now,” Kelce said during a Dec. 19 press conference. “All the conversations I have with the team and everything moving forward will be with them.”
Kelce also spoke about the season’s pressure. “I think it’s a unique time in my life,” he said. “Unfortunately I’ve got three games left, and I know when the season ends this year.”
Since Mahomes became the starter in 2018, the Chiefs have reached five Super Bowls and won three. That stretch made them one of the NFL’s best teams. For now, Kelce’s Pro Bowl selection gives fans a bright spot as the team faces big questions about the future.
