Hall of Famer Cris Carter has suggested that the upcoming NFL season could be Travis Kelce’s “last dance”, raising the prospect that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end may be nearing retirement. The comment matters because Kelce remains one of the NFL’s most accomplished and prominent players, and his future could affect the Chiefs’ ambitions.

Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion and has spent a milestone-filled summer away from football, according to the article. Carter’s assessment is presented as speculation about the 2026 season rather than a confirmed retirement announcement from Kelce.