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JANUARY 2026: THE MONTH TRAVIS KELCE WILL FINALLY DECIDE ON HIS NFL FUTURE

Will Travis Kelce return to the Chiefs in 2026? Read the latest reports on his retirement decision and potential new contract.

January 2026: The month Travis Kelce will finally decide on his NFL future
Travis Kelce weighs retirement

Will Travis Kelce call it quits after 2025?

A big question for the Chiefs this January is whether Travis Kelce will retire after almost hanging up his cleats last offseason.

Kelce hasn't decided yet after the Chiefs lost to the Broncos in Week 17. NFL insider James Palmer said on December 26 that Kelce still brings a lot to the table, and KC should try to get him back for another year.

Palmer said Kelce isn't the player he used to be, but he's figured out how to get open by being smarter and using his football IQ. He knows he's not as fast anymore, so he creates space by being efficient.

Palmer added that Kelce makes everyone around him better and still makes big plays when it matters. His attitude on and off the field is really valuable, and he practices hard, which rubs off on others, especially with Patrick Mahomes.

Palmer concluded that Kelce is still beneficial, no matter what he chooses.

Kelce's Retirement Could Be Like His Brother's

The Chiefs' last game of 2025 is on January 4, 2026, but don't expect Kelce to announce anything right away.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN pointed out that Jason Kelce's past retirement announcements could be a pattern for his brother.

Fowler noted Jason Kelce's decision dates: March 10, 2022—return announced, March 13, 2023—return announced, and March 4, 2024—retirement announced.

Fowler added that Travis will probably take his time to decide, which makes sense.

Kelce has said he won't drag things out, but he also doesn't need to rush.

He'll probably use January and February to think, since the Chiefs won't be in the playoffs. If he's like his brother, he'll let the Chiefs know before free agency starts in March.

Chiefs Need to Re-Sign Kelce If He Stays

If Kelce decides to come back, the Chiefs need to offer him a new deal.

In a Week 17 interview, Kelce told Tony Gonzalez that he hopes the Chiefs want him back if he wants to return, because it's a two-way thing.

Palmer said there's no reason to think the Chiefs wouldn't want Kelce back.

Hopefully, they can agree on a fair one-year deal that doesn't hurt the team's finances but still pays Kelce what he deserves.

Maybe Kelce will sign for cheap since he's financially secure, but that's part of his decision.

If Kelce returns in 2026, expect the Chiefs to re-sign him immediately. There's almost no chance he'd play for another team.

KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND

Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.

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Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.

Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.

Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.

He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”

This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.

Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.

So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.

MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING

Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.

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The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.

Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.

Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.

Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.

Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.

So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.

If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.

LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.

Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.

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