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Travis Kelce made a comment on the Wednesday, Jan. 21 episode of New Heights that raised eyebrows among fans eagerly waiting for his retirement decision
The tight end said he "can't wait to see" Chiefs' returning offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy "back in the building" next season
"This doesn't sound like a man that's planning to retire," one user said in response to the Chiefs star's comments
IsTravis Kelcehinting at another season in the NFL?
Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end seem to think so after he made a comment onNew Heightsthat suggested he'd be returning for another year.
As Travis, 36, and his brotherJason Kelcewere discussing the Chiefs bringing back former offensive coordinatorEric Bienemyafter three years away from the team, Travis said he "can't wait to see" Bienemy "back in the building."
"I can't wait to see him back in the building, man. He's one of my favorite coaches of all time, one of my favorite people of all time," Travis shared.
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The tight end, who has beentight-lipped about his thoughts on retirementthis season, continued praising Bienemy and said he "had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player, as a person" on the Wednesday, Jan. 21 episode.
Travis added, "I just love the guy and it's going to be awesome to see him back in the building and see him back wearing the Chiefs logo, baby!"
"I can't wait to see him back in the building he's one of my favorite coaches of all time"Travis shared his thoughts on (a possibly shirtless) Eric Bieniemy returning to the Chiefspic.twitter.com/MRmdNAcIar
— New Heights (@newheightshow)January 21, 2026
Fans quickly took notice of Travis' comments.
"I fear we are at unprecedented levels of back," one user on X wrote, while another wrote, "We can't wait to see you back in the building Trav."
"It should be pretty obvious by now that he isn't retiring," a fan commented while reposting the clip.
"This doesn't sound like a man that's planning to retire,"saidSI contributor Zack Eisen.
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Bienemystartedwith the Chiefs as their running backs coach in 2013 before being promoted to offensive coordinator afterPatrick Mahomeswas drafted. He left Kansas City in 2022 and served stints with the Washington Commanders and UCLA before coaching the Chicago Bears running backs this season.
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