The Kansas City Chiefs are exploring options to fill a potential void left by Travis Kelce, who’s contemplating retirement after 12 seasons. Reports suggest that an Oregon tight end is currently on their radar. His impressive skills make him a fitting pick for the Chiefs’ offense. Considering Kelce’s glorious track record, the new tight end will have some big shoes to fill.
Analyst predicts this Oregon tight end as Travis Kelce’s replacement amid retirement buzz
Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq is being touted as a prospective replacement for Travis Kelce, who’s weighing his future in football. 20-year-old Sadiq has shown impeccable potential, hauling in eight touchdowns for the Oregon Ducks this season. He has also demonstrated his value as a run blocker and receiver.
At 36, Travis Kelce has etched his name among the all-time football greats. After three Super Bowl rings and a storied career, theChiefs Tight End is considering hanging his cleats up. However, Kelce’s performance has taken a dip in recent seasons. He has failed to hit 900 receiving yards in 2023 and 2024. Just a few seasons ago, Kelce was effortlessly crushing those 900-yard marks.
According to FOX Sports’ Rob Rang, the Chiefs are planning to snag Kenyon Sadiq with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s what Rang said about the Oregon TE’s potential to fill Kelce’s shoes. “They could use the draft to help replace another living legend in Travis Kelce, who might be hanging up his cleats. Sadiq isn’t as big or sure-handed as Kelce, but he’s a bowling ball with the rock in his hands and a ferocious blocker who could make Kansas City more versatile on offense.”
Sadiq’s ability to stretch the field, win one-on-one matchups, and provide a reliable target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes him a viable option. Analysts believe that he’d be a huge asset to Kansas City’s rushing attack, given Mahomes’ health uncertainties.
Originally written by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
