Travis Kelce retirement sparks ESPN chase as Jimmy Pitaro reveals secret plan for record TV deal
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro announced on September 30, 2025, their strong desire to sign Travis Kelce for a major TV role post-NFL. With his brother Jason already a successful ESPN analyst and the network's expanded NFL presence, a bidding war for the "needle-mover" Kelce is anticipated, as ESPN aims to leverage his star power and appeal to younger audiences.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro announced on September 30, 2025, their strong desire to sign Travis Kelce for a major TV role post-NFL. With his brother Jason already a successful ESPN analyst and the network's expanded NFL presence, a bidding war for the "needle-mover" Kelce is anticipated, as ESPN aims to leverage his star power and appeal to younger audiences.
