Travis Kelce age talk stirs drama after Sophie Cunningham calls 36 very old for football on live podcast

Travis Kelce is now talking about life after football, and this has made many people talk. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end will be a free agent in 2026, and right now there is no sign he will stay longer with the team. On his New Heights podcast, he spoke about what he may do after he stops playing. Soon after, WNBA player Sophie Cunningham heard his words and gave a strong reaction on her own Show Me Something podcast.

Sophie Cunningham reacts to Travis Kelce age talk and calls 36 “pretty old” for football

Sophie Cunningham was very surprised when she learned Travis Kelce is 36 years old. On her Show Me Something podcast, at the 9:26 mark, she said, “Travis is 36? That is pretty old for football.” She also said she always thought players in their early 30s were already old for the sport.

Her comment came after Kelce shared that he is now thinking about what comes next in his life. This happened on Wednesday on the New Heights podcast, where he and his brother often talk about the NFL and their careers. With the Chiefs going through a tough stretch this season, Kelce’s retirement talk stood out even more and made fans wonder what his next step will be.

Travis Kelce long career with the Kansas City Chiefs and his strong numbers this season

Travis Kelce has been with the Kansas City Chiefs since the team picked him in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Since then, he has played a huge part in the team’s success. He helped the Chiefs reach five Super Bowls and win three of them.

Kelce is known as one of the best tight ends in NFL history. He has made the Pro Bowl 10 years in a row and is trying to make it 11 this season. Even with the team struggling at times, he has still played well. He has 59 catches for 719 yards and five touchdowns this year. His steady play keeps the Chiefs offense moving when things get hard.

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Houston Texans in Week 14

This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) will play the Houston Texans (7-5) in Week 14. The game will be at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Texans have won four games in a row and are pushing for the playoffs.

The Chiefs want to bounce back after their Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys. For the team to keep their playoff hopes alive, Travis Kelce may need to play like he did in his earlier years and guide the offense again.