Travis Kelce makes instant history as fans urge Andy Reid to send Chiefs icon out on a high

Jan 5, 2026 - 00:30

If this is it for Travis Kelce, he’s making history on his way out.

The 13-year veteran became the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 13,000 career receiving yards, accomplishing the milestone in just 192 games.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 04: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) — Kelce could have played his last game of his career

He became only the third tight end in NFL history to surpass 13,000 receiving yards, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.

Kelce has also recorded 75 or more receptions in 10 straight seasons, tying the longest such streak in history with Tim Brown.

Coming into the game, fans hoped head coach Andy Reid would heavily feature Kelce in the game plan, just in case this marked the final chapter for the future first-ballot Hall of Famer.

And while Kelce has yet to make a decision on his future, many are speculating that this is it for the 36-year-old.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders — Kelce is widely regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time

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