Chiefs' Travis Kelce says he will be a 'regular human' for a couple weeks before making retirement decision

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Travis Kelce has a retirement decision to mull over, but first, the Kansas City Chiefs star plans on putting his feet up and being a human.

Kelce, 36, said he plans on taking a couple of weeks, maybe a month, to step away before coming to a decision on his playing future.

"Every season ends for me, I put my feet up, and I just be a human because I’ve been putting my body through the ringer for the love of it. I do enjoy playing football and the physical aspect of it, I think there’s something about feeling the wear and tear of the football season to just f------ getting ready for a game knowing that your body is f------ beat down man. I think there’s something to it, makes you feel like a mangy animal that just is f------ out here just finding a way to survive and I just f------ love that s---," Kelce said during a recent episode of "New Heights."

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas, on Jan. 4, 2026. (David Becker/AP Photo)

"But yeah, I think just being a regular human for a couple weeks, maybe a month or so, and trying to figure out what I’m doing to do next in terms of my future in football."

While the Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014, Kelce was productive. He was named to his 11th Pro Bowl after recording 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns.

The four-time All-Pro said he has spoken to