Appearing on The Bettor Angle, the Chiefs head coach said that Kelce made it clear that he’s “all-in” on the 2025 season. Reid said that he would love to add Kelce to his coaching staff whenever he does call it a career.

“He said he was coming back, and he’s all in,” Reid said. “Whatever he does on the field, the greatness that he is there, he’s even that much better off the field. He’s a great teammate and a great human being, one of those guys you’d say—he’s not going to do it, but one of those guys you’d say, I’d love to have him on my staff when he’s done playing.”

2024 was hardly a banner year for Kelce on the field though. Despite putting up some respectable numbers with 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns, his efficiency as a pass catcher dropped substantially from what the Chiefs had been used to.

Kelce averaged career-lows in yards per catch, yards per game and touchdown receptions while the team had to scratch and claw its way to the best record in the league.

Kelce may be the starter in 2025, but the Chiefs would benefit greatly from preparing for life without Kelce beyond this season.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 19: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to an NFL preseason football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

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For the time being though, Kelce is back with the Chiefs and intends to give the 2025 season everything he’s got. Whether that everything is enough to get the Chiefs back into the Super Bowl remains to be seen.

It sure looks like even once his playing days are over, he’ll still be welcome in the Chiefs’ organization.