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Andy Reid Announces Travis Kelce News Amid NFL Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 29, 2025 5:36 PM ET

Andy Reid will lead the Kansas City Chiefs into the final game of the regular season in Week 18.

The Chiefs are set to play the Las Vegas Raiders after losing five straight games. Kansas City is heading into the game with a 6-10 record, ranked near the bottom of their division.

Before playing against the Raiders, Reid was asked about the availability of Travis Kelce given the rumors of the Chiefs tight end potentially retiring after the season.

Kelce has mentioned that he will not make a final decision until the time is right and that was ever-so prominent when Reid announced the tight ends intention to play against the Raiders.

The 36-year-old tight end will suit up for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18, despite his team being eliminated from the playoffs.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid: TE Travis Kelce is playing against the Raiders. #ChiefsKingdom
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The Kansas City Chiefs are heading into the matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders with a bruise and battered team.

Patrick Mahomes is out with a torn ACL and several other starters on injured reserve as the Chiefs turn the page to the 2026 season.

The following players have been placed on injured reserve for the Chiefs: Trent McDuffie, Josh Simmons, Jaylen Watson, Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice.

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Travis Kelce has posted five touchdowns and 839 yards on 73 receptions this season for the Kansas City Chiefs. He's currently playing in his 13th season with the Chiefs, seemingly inching toward retirement after a legendary career.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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