Arrowhead Pride
There was a stretch of time earlier this offseason when it was unclear whether Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce would be returning to the field or retiring from the sport.
That has been cleared up since with a one-year deal, but it’s hard to imagine the same scenario playing out next year. If the 2026 season already felt like the final chapter in Kelce’s career, the team around him only added to that narrative with an Instagram post.
Travis Kelce’s Longtime Trainer Drops Major Hint About His NFL Future | Sports Illustrated
It was Carter’s message across the image, however, that immediately commanded attention.
“Andrew and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL,” Carter wrote. “Know the [GOAT] is preparing for THE LAST DANCE. Next stop Canton/HOF.”
Kelce has not announced that the 2026 season will be his last. Still, the deliberate “Last Dance” reference, coupled with Carter’s mention of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, made the post difficult to dismiss as an ordinary training-camp tribute.
Chiefs to Host Training Camp Kingdom XP Video Gaming Pop-Up Event | The Mothership
Fans will have the opportunity to test their skills with five stations, including over 40 consoles featuring premier titles such as Madden, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and others, along with two racing simulators, for a chance to compete for prizes. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to challenge gaming influencers, including Adrian Armour, BigCamIAm, The Epitome KC, Rhido, Equus, and Jay Todd Talks in 1-on-1 Fortnite battles.
Fans can access the Kingdom XP Video Gaming Pop Up with their training camp tickets, which are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp.
In 2024, the Chiefs went 11-0 in games decided by seven points or less, counting playoffs, and 6-0 in games decided by three or less. They set an NFL record for consecutive wins in one-score games. Then, last season, their record was 1-9 in games decided by seven points or less and 1-6 when games were decided by three or less. While regression is a real thing, that big of a shift makes no logical sense.
Brashard Smith, a former wide receiver turned running back, might have the most to lose. He was the only holdover in a room that has been transformed under DeMarco Murray and Eric Bieniemy. Smith was tasked with adding strength this offseason, and the question remains whether the coaching staff envisions him as a running back with a defined role or a tweener stuck between a murky receiver competition and a fierce backfield battle.
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