Travis Kelce Jersey Number & Chiefs Retired Numbers
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- Kansas City has formally retired ten numbers, plus an unofficial one: 37 for Joe Delaney.
- Joe Delaney’s unworn 37 is a separate tribute outside the ten-number formal list.
- Patrick Mahomes wears 15 and Travis Kelce 87 on the October 2026 ESPN roster.
- Derrick Thomas's 58 was officially retired in 2009.
This guide covers the Chiefs' retired numbers and the numbers fans buy in 2026. It does not cover the NFL's position rules, which have their own guide.
Chiefs retired numbers
| Number | Honoree | Position and years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Jan Stenerud | Kicker, 1967–1979 | |
| 16 | Len Dawson | Quarterback, 1962–1975 | |
| 18 | Emmitt Thomas | Cornerback, 1966–1978 | |
| 28 | Abner Haynes | Running back, 1960–1964 | |
| 33 | Stone Johnson | Running back, 1963 | Died after a 1963 preseason injury; never played a regular-season game |
| 36 | Mack Lee Hill | Running back, 1964–1965 | Posthumous tribute |
| 58 | Derrick Thomas | Linebacker, 1989–1999 | Officially retired in 2009 |
| 63 | Willie Lanier | Linebacker, 1967–1977 | |
| 78 | Bobby Bell | Linebacker, 1963–1974 | |
| 86 | Buck Buchanan | Defensive tackle, 1963–1975 |
Retirement years are not printed, except for 58, because Wikipedia lists tenure years only. Number 37 has not been worn since Joe Delaney died, but it is not formally retired.
Who wears what in 2026
| Player | Number | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | 1 | Wide receiver |
| Rashee Rice | 4 | Wide receiver |
| Justin Fields | 6 | Quarterback |
| Kenneth Walker III | 9 | Running back |
| Garrett Nussmeier | 14 | Quarterback |
| Patrick Mahomes | 15 | Quarterback |
| Travis Kelce | 87 | Tight end |
| Creed Humphrey | 52 | Center |
| Chris Jones | 95 | Defensive tackle |
| Harrison Butker | 7 | Kicker |
Rosters change during the season, so confirm a player is still on the team before you order a name and number.
Famous numbers in Chiefs history
Number 16 is Len Dawson's, the quarterback who led the franchise in its first decade. Derrick Thomas's 58 and Willie Lanier's 63 come from the great linebacker lines. Patrick Mahomes wears 15, which is not retired, on the cited roster. Number 87 is Travis Kelce's and 28 was once Abner Haynes's, a Dallas Texans star.
Number 37 belongs to Joe Delaney, whose number the team has kept unworn since his death. It is not formally retired.
Choosing a listed name and number
Our Patrick Mahomes jersey and Travis Kelce jersey pages carry the current numbers. A retired number is a tribute, not a current-player jersey. The NFL assigns number ranges by position, which affects which numbers a player can get. Our NFL jersey number rules guide covers those ranges. For team-wide style choices, start at the Kansas City Chiefs jerseys page.
Canton honors and choosing a numbered jersey
Len Dawson’s 16 and Derrick Thomas’s 58 are retired numbers associated with Canton honorees. The Pro Football Hall of Fame team-facts list confirms ten formal retirements; Joe Delaney’s unworn 37 is outside that formal list. For Kelce’s 87 or Mahomes’ 15, use their linked player collections. If comparing a Chiefs jersey with stitched numbers against a printed version, inspect the actual product details; the number alone does not establish construction. Our jersey tier guide explains the terminology used for Nike Game and Limited versions.
Jersey numbers FAQ
What is the Travis Kelce jersey number?
No. 87 on his official Chiefs profile checked October 27, 2026.
What is the Patrick Mahomes jersey number?
No. 15 on the cited 2026 roster.
Which numbers have the Chiefs retired?
3, 16, 18, 28, 33, 36, 58, 63, 78 and 86.
Is Joe Delaney’s 37 formally retired?
It is not in the ten-number formal list; the franchise has kept it unworn as a tribute.
Does a Chiefs number tell me whether the jersey is stitched?
No. Inspect the listing’s construction details and photos independently of the player’s number.