Travis Kelce enters his 14th NFL season at age 36 after re-signing with the Chiefs on a contract structured as one year with $12 million guaranteed. He posted 76 receptions for 851 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games during 2025, leading Kansas City in catches and receiving yards while ranking among the top tight ends leaguewide despite a dip from prior peaks. Patrick Mahomes, recovering from knee surgery, is expected to start Week 1, preserving their established chemistry on third downs and in the red zone. Kelce has voiced motivation to improve on last year's output and remains the primary tight end in an offense featuring Rashee Rice and an upgraded running game, though his snap share and target volume could face pressure from scheme balance and age-related factors over the 17-game schedule.