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

Season 13 seems to be a go for Travis Kelce as Chiefs GM Brett Veach confirmed Kelce would return for the 2025 season. Kelce, a beloved veteran of the team, has helped issue in a dynasty for the organization,

Kelce said on his podcast he would “take some time” to figure out if he would retire or return for another season.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, the most pressing offseason questions surround the offensive line that was manhandled and embarrassed in Super Bowl LIX. Speaking from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday,

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.

"I think if you look at how we've handled the offseasons, whether it was a Joe Thuney or trading for Orlando Brown, or (Jawaan) Taylor, or Frank Clark, or Chris Jones," Veach bega

Kansas City general manager Brett Veach was asked during an interview with NFL Network at the scouting combine about which version of Kelce the Chiefs could expect if he returns next year, and the executive revealed the 35-year-old tight end was not feeling himself in the lead-up to the big game.

Similar to last year with pass rusher Chris Jones, GM Brett Veach acknowledged that re-signing Smith, 25, is the team’s top priority.