A few days before Super Bowl LIX, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach sat in a ballroom inside the New Orleans Marriott and marveled over 35-year-old Travis Kelce — particularly when it comes to the playoffs.

The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t give Patrick Mahomes enough weapons in 2024 for the team’s offense to compete at an elite level. General manager Brett Veach should circle several potential prospects to consider selecting in the 2025 NFL draft,

The Kansas City Chiefs expect to see tight end Travis Kelce back on the field next season, general manager Brett Veach said on Tuesday, after the 10-time Pro Bowler raised the possibility of retirement following a brutal Super Bowl defeat.

As far as I’m concerned, there is no deadline,” Brett Veach said. “I think we left it as he’d be back. We’re excited to get him back and get him going.”

With Kelce already 35 years old and showing an on-field decline, he faced plenty of questions about his playing future. And immediately after the game, Kelce said he was going to take some time to consider retirement or returning for another year.

The latest news from the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, where Chiefs general manager Brett Veach spoke to reporters, points toward Kelce's return for at least one more run with

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Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach commented on star tight end Travis Kelce's retirement decision while speaking to reporters on Tuesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs expect tight end Travis Kelce to see out the final year of his contract, according to their general manager Brett Veach.

It’s been widely assumed that Smith — ESPN’s second-ranked free agent this offseason — could price himself out of the Chiefs’ plans. Pro Football Focus, for instance, estimates that Smith will receive a four-year contract for $86 million, with $52.5 million guaranteed.

Kansas City's GM Brett Veach displayed optimism about getting a contract done with guard Trey Smith, which has to be the last thing the Bears want to hear.