Carter Bahns· Aug 6, 2026
An unsigned CBS Sports piece argues the 36-year-old Travis Kelce will keep declining but still clear his usual floor of more than 700 receiving yards with a few touchdowns in 2026, remaining one of the league's more productive tight ends.
“His career floor has always been upwards of 700 yards and at least a few touchdowns, and it is fair to expect him to remain among the most productive tight ends in the NFL in those regards.”
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Travis Kelce to record 700 receiving yards
“His career floor has always been upwards of 700 yards and at least a few touchdowns, and it is fair to expect him to remain among the most productive tight ends in the NFL in those regards.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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