Chiefs GM Confirms Kelce to Return for 2026 Season

Following the Chiefs' Week 18 loss to the Raiders, Kelce met with GM Brett Veach and expressed his intent to return. Veach confirmed the conversation on SiriusXM, stating Kelce told him, 'Let's plan on me being here,' immediately after returning from Vegas. The GM noted that the veteran tight end's competitive nature and desire to see quarterback Patrick Mahomes through his rehab process were factors in his decision. noplasticplease.life

This early confirmation has already aided Kansas City's free agency strategy, allowing the team to allocate resources accordingly. Veach emphasized that despite early-season questions, the team knew internally Kelce would be back.