"That's pretty old for football": Sophie Cunningham doesn't mince words on Travis Kelce's age as Chiefs TE contemplates retirement

As things stand, Travis Kelce is set to become a free agent in the 2026 offseason. There have also been no signs suggesting that the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end will extend his stint with the franchise.

On Wednesday, Kelce shared some insights on his post-retirement plans during an episode of his "New Heights" podcast amid the Chiefs' overall struggles. When WNBA star Sophie Cunningham caught wind of Kelce's comments, she shared her thoughts on the Chiefs TE's plans.

"Travis is 36?" Cunningham said on her "Show Me Something" podcast on Thursday (9:26). "That is pretty old for football. I was thinking 30, 31 or 32 would be pretty old for football."

Kelce has been with the Chiefs ever since they drafted him in the third round in 2013. He has helped the team reach five Super Bowls and won three rings.

Kelce has established himself as one of the finest TEs to play in the NFL. He has earned 10 straight Pro Bowl honors and will be aiming to add an 11th this season.

Kelce has been one of the better-performing offensive players for the Chiefs this season, posting 719 yards with five touchdowns on 59 receptions.

Travis Kelce's Chiefs face the Houston Texans in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season

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Travis Kelce's Chiefs (6-6) will face the Houston Texans (7-5) in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. The game is scheduled to commence at 8:20 p.m. ET from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Texans have turned things around in the past few weeks and are in the hunt for the playoffs after going on a four-game win streak.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs will aim to get back to winning ways after their Thanksgiving Day loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Kelce might need to roll back the years to his prime if Kansas City is to make the postseason.