BREAKING NEWS: Travis Kelce Announces Retirement from NFL, Full Steam Ahead for Hollywood Career
Kansas City, MO โ June 7, 2025 โ In a seismic shift for the NFL landscape, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, a future Hall of Famer and one of the most dominant players at his position, officially announced his retirement from professional football today. The 35-year-old made the highly anticipated declaration in a press conference that also unveiled his ambitious plans for a full-fledged career in Hollywood.
Kelce’s decision comes after a legendary 12-season career, all with the Chiefs, where he amassed numerous accolades, including multiple Super Bowl victories and an unprecedented string of 1,000-yard receiving seasons for a tight end. His on-field chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the stuff of legend, forming one of the most potent offensive duos in NFL history.
Kelce is not wasting any time transitioning to his new chapter. He is set to appear in the highly anticipated film Happy Gilmore 2 alongside Adam Sandler, marking his significant cinematic debut. This follows previous appearances in FX’s Grotesquerie and the sci-fi comedy Moonbase 8. Beyond acting, Kelce, along with his brother Jason, recently inked a massive $100 million deal with Amazon for their immensely popular New Heights podcast, solidifying his presence in the media landscape. His management team also recently joined forces with entertainment powerhouse 3 Arts Entertainment, signaling a strategic long-term plan for his entertainment career.
The Chiefs now face the daunting task of filling the void left by Kelce’s departure. While Noah Gray has shown flashes of potential as a complementary tight end, the team will undoubtedly look to the draft and free agency to bolster the position and find a suitable successor to one of the game’s all-time greats.