Travis Kelce might actually be done with football, and Chiefs fans are not ready for it. The guy has been Mahomes‘ right-hand man, the life of the party, and basically a walking highlight reel. But now, the retirement rumors are hitting different—especially after NFL Insider James Palmer just dropped some serious tea.

On Up & Adams, Palmer spilled that some inside the Chiefs building think Kelce is calling it quits. “This is it,” Palmer said after talking to team sources. Apparently, Travis Kelce got emotional during his pregame speech (not unusual, “Travis cried, but he cried last year too“), but there’s a vibe shift this time. He hasn’t said anything officially, but people close to him are feeling like he might be done. “We know he loves coming to work,” Palmer said, but also pointed out Kelce’s own words: “I don’t want to half-ass it at all.” Basically, if he can’t give 110%, he’s not about to stick around just to collect a check.

If Kelce dips, the Chiefs are in trouble. Like, sure, Mahomes is still HIM, but losing your No. 1 target who has over 11,000 yards and eight straight 1,000-yard seasons? That’s not something you just replace overnight. And yeah, KC survived losing Tyreek Hill, but as Palmer put it, “This is a completely other thing for Patrick and Andy.” The offense would have to change big time and let’s be real—Mahomes without Kelce just feels weird.

If this really is the end, Travis Kelce goes out as an absolute legend—three Super Bowls, All-Pro dominance, a locked-in Hall of Fame spot, and a career full of iconic moments. But let’s not forget dude’s got options. He’s got a booming media career, a podcast, endorsements, and, oh yeah, he’s literally dating Taylor Swift. Football might just be one chapter in his story. The Chiefs Kingdom is holding out hope for one more season, but Kelce’s next move? It could shake up everything.

Jason Kelce gasses up Travis after Super Bowl L

Travis Kelce might be down bad after that Super Bowl loss, but Jason Kelce was not about to let him forget he’s still that guy. On their New Heights podcast, big bro came through with some much-needed hype, reminding everyone that one tough L doesn’t erase an insane career.

“I know that game is frustrating,” Jason said, keeping it real. “But that doesn’t take away from the last seven times you guys have been to the AFC Championship… It’s one of the most incredible runs that’s ever happened in this f—— game.” And even though the Chiefs didn’t take home another ring, Jason made sure to point out that Travis still made history. “Travis set a record for most catches in a career in the Super Bowl, which—try, that’s a big record.”

But Travis? He was not feeling it. “It’s not a very big record,” he shrugged, basically brushing it off like it was nothing. Jason wasn’t letting that slide, though. “Why do you say that? You broke the most catches in Super Bowl history,” he clapped back. “At the end of the day, it’s just another thing that cements you as one of the best players ever to play in the NFL.” Travis might not have been in the mood to flex, but Jason made sure everyone knew the stats don’t lie.

At the end of the day, Travis’ legacy is already set in stone. As Jason put it, “All you have left are the memories, the trophies, and the things that make people recognize greatness.” And let’s be real—Travis has all of that. Rings? Check. Records? Too many to count. Changing the TE position forever? Done. Whether he runs it back or calls it quits, he’s already in GOAT territory.