Many wondered if it would be his last time after Travis Kelce walked off the field on Super Bowl Sunday following the Kansas City Chiefs' devastating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. 

So with that, everybody now has an opinion on the matter. And one Fox Sports host sent a clear message regarding this retirement narrative. 

"People cannot have it both ways: Can't say Travis Kelce was a non-factor in the Super Bowl, AFC title game, that he's lost a step and was terrible this year," Danny Parkins said. "Which, by the way, based on his standards he was. It was the worst year that Kelce has had since Patrick Mahomes became his teammate. The worst year. And he still had nearly 100 catches, but it was his worst year. 

"So, you can't say Kelce was terrible and now that he's gone, it's all over.  He's either awesome and losing him matters or he was terrible and losing him doesn't matter. You can't have both."

"People cannot have it both ways: Can't say Travis Kelce was a non-factor in the Super Bowl, AFC title game, that he's lost a step and was terrible this year… and now that he's gone, the dynasty is all over."

 — @DannyParkins on the Chiefs POTENTIAL loss of Kelce ? pic.twitter.com/TpDic0OzGt

— Breakfast Ball (@BrkfstBallOnFS1) February 17, 2025

According to The Athletic, Kelce has until March 14 to make his decision. Kelce is due a $11.5 million roster bonus on March 15, per Over The Cap. And with that, the NFL’s free agency period begins March 10.

He has about a month to make his decision.

Kelce discussed where he stands during the latest episode of his "New Heights" podcast. 

"That process can be grueling and it can weigh on you, it can make you better and it can drive you crazy at the same time," Kelce explained. "And right now, it’s one of those things where it was kind of driving me crazy this year. And I think it kind of happens as you tail off towards the back nine of your career as SVP would say.

"As you see yourself or not feel yourself have the success that you once used to have, it’s a tough pill to swallow. And then on top of that, to not be there in the biggest moments, knowing your team's counting on you. Those are all extremely hard things to, it’s just a hard reality."

He hasn't made any final decisions about what's next. Kelce will talk it through with his family to make sure he is making the best decision for himself.

"I’m gonna take some time to figure it out. And I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back that it’s gonna be a wholehearted decision and I’m not half assing it, and I’m fully here for them," Kelce said. "I think I can play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person, to take on all that responsibility.”

While Kelce might not have had the statistical production that he has in past years, he still is a very important part of this Chiefs team. If the organization loses him, they will not be the same.