Travis Kelce keeps retirement decision open as Chiefs future remains uncertain

Travis Kelce is in the final year of his two-year extension with the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran Tight End is set to become a free agent next year, creating an air of uncertainty about his future in the NFL.

Travis Kelce remains open on NFL future

During Friday's press conference, Kelce was once again questioned about his retirement plans and the possibility of playing another season with the Chiefs. The three-time Super Bowl champion replied by saying that he will make his announcement before the start of free agency in March.

"I'd rather keep the focus on this team, right now," Kelce said. "All the conversations I have with the t eam moving forward will be with them. I think it's a unique time in my life. I've got three games left and I know when the season ends this year.

"Typically, we go into it and we don't know when it's going to end and that's the beauty of it. Just trying to make sure that everybody here knows that I'm focused on trying to win football games, these last three games."

Mixed campaign for Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce

The Chiefs are currently placed third in the AFC West with a 6-8 record and a three-game losing streak. After last week's 16-13 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers, they were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2014.

Travis Kelce had a below average campaign with the side. In 14 games, the third end gathered 797 yards and five TDs receiving.

Travis Kelce gets honest on playing the last three games for the Chiefs despite missing playoffs

Even though the Chiefs will not participate in the playoffs, Travis Kelce took the decision to play in the last three games for his team.

He went on to talk about integrity while expressing his loyalty to the franchise as a factor in this decision.

"It's just intergrity, man," Kelce said as per ESPN. "I signed up to be a Chief, and I love doing what I do. I know I've been dreaming of being in these moments and playing for an NFL team since I was a kid.

"Getting back to that will give you more motivation than you could ever need. That's just how you need to go about work, whether you're in the playoff race or not. I'm going to make sure these guys know I'm out there giving them everything I got."

The Chiefs next face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at 1 pm ET.