May 23, 2026, 9:29 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is 36 years old and coming into his 14th season as RotoBaller's dynasty TE19. After failing to top 985 receiving yards or five touchdowns in any of his last three seasons, it's clear that his days of league-winning dominance are behind him, but he's still a steadfast producer at a position of scarcity, finishing no lower than TE6 since 2015 and all the way up at TE3 in 2025. Outside of Kelce and wide receiver Rashee Rice, the Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is trending towards a Week 1 return after suffering a season-ending ACL tear in Week 15, lack reliable pass catchers. Though, with Rice's off-field behavior continuing to grab headlines, questions have arisen about his own reliability. Kelce signed what was originally reported as a new three-year deal this offseason, but the contract gives him the option to retire by the summer of 2027, leading many to believe this will be his final season in the league. His yards per reception have dropped to under 10 yards since 2023 after topping 12.2 yards per catch in each of his first nine active seasons, but he has continued to earn triple-digit targets, with that streak now sitting at 10 consecutive years, while only Trey McBride has seen more looks at the position across his three "down" years. For contending dynasty managers, Kelce is no longer the piece needed to push a team over the top, but he's not priced that way either, making him a worthwhile trade candidate who should provide at least one more year of above-average fantasy production.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller