Home » Sports » NFL » Kansas City Chiefs

There could be a three-way bidding war for Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, and it has nothing to do with him on the football field

The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the league’s most recognizable players, Travis Kelce, and he could stay on TV. Heading into this season, offseason rumors suggested Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce would retire.

Yardbarker

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:23 PM

Key Things to Know

A potential three-way network bidding war could emerge for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce upon retirement.
Mike Florio reports that Amazon Prime Video, ESPN, and CBS are expected to pursue Kelce as a broadcast analyst.
Kelce previously inquired about broadcast openings with Amazon, according to reporting by Florio on Pardon My Take.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could reportedly spark a three-way bidding war among major television networks once he decides to retire from the NFL. Speaking on the Pardon My Take podcast, reporter Mike Florio stated that Amazon Prime Video, ESPN, and CBS are all expected to pursue Kelce as a game color analyst as soon as next season.

Florio noted that Kelce previously inquired about opportunities with Amazon Prime Video, while ESPN could also have an opening if ongoing contract disputes with analyst Troy Aikman remain unresolved. Former tight end Greg Olsen is also viewed as a potential contender for open television broadcast roles.

Read the full article on Yardbarker