Travis Kelce isn’t calling it quits just yet.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is expected to return to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th NFL season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.
Kelce will turn down more money from other teams in free agency to stay with the Chiefs, Rapoport added.
A surprising turn of events, Kelce’s decision not to retire is a product of weeks of discussion. Rapoport reported on Feb. 8 that Kansas City hoped that Kelce would return to play and would speak with the veteran after the Super Bowl.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said on Feb. 20 ahead of the combine that the team had had “communication” with Kelce.
“As long as there’s communication, I’m good. That means people want to move forward,” Reid told reporters. “I think that’s where Trav is. I’m not trying to put words in his mouth at all and I try to give him some space here.”
