Retired NFL star Rob Gronkowski has weighed in on Travis Kelce’s potential retirement. The former New England Patriots star gave his thoughts on whether Kelce could return to the field following the 2025 NFL season.
NFL Legend comments on Travis Kelce’s retirement
Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski recently sat down with the “FOX NFL Sunday” panel, where he offered his prediction about Travis Kelce’s future in the league.
“I think he’s going to test the market out there, and he has to vie for a championship and the Super Bowl if he comes back,” Gronkowski remarked. “I don’t really see that happening with the Kansas City Chiefs,” he added.
Gronkowski continued musing about Kelce’s future in the game and whether he might consider some other professional ventures. “It’s gonna be a rebuild year, kind of. They may have the potential to do it. But also, he has so many opportunities outside of the game of football. Is his heart in the place of, ‘Hey, what’s the next venture for me?’ or ‘Do I really love the game of football?’” Gronkowski said. (via FOX News)
With Travis Kelce’s contract with the Kansas City Chiefs set to expire next year, speculations surrounding his potential retirement continue to gain traction among fans. Despite a lukewarm 2025 season, the tight end has broken several franchise records this year, including becoming the team’s all-time touchdown leader.
Earlier this month, the Chiefs suffered a devastating loss against the Los Angeles Chargers, which knocked them out of the postseason playoffs. Many fans are now wondering whether Kelce will decide to hang up his cleats once the 2025 season comes to an end. As of now, the Chiefs star has yet to give an official update on his contract renewal.
Meanwhile, wedding preparations are underway for Kelce and his fiancée, Taylor Swift. The couple got engaged in August 2025 and announced the news via a joint Instagram post.
