Chiefs’ Travis Kelce signifies he by no means strongly contemplating retirement

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Travis Kelce entered this offseason surrounded by uncertainty. The 35-year-old confronted questions on whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Philadelphia Eagles could be the ultimate time he laced up his NFL cleats.

Kelce finally determined to proceed taking part in the sport he loves.

"I am coming again for certain. Gonna attempt to get into the perfect form I have been this offseason and get again to the mountaintop," Kelce wrote in a textual content message to Pat McAfee that the ESPN host read during his show . "Obtained an actual dangerous style in my mouth with how I performed in that final sport and with how I bought the fellows prepared for battle. I am unable to exit like that!!!!"

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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce after making a catch throughout warmups earlier than an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (Reed Hoffmann/AP Picture)

This week, Kelce indicated that whereas he maybe did briefly ponder stepping away, he by no means truly strongly thought-about retiring.

"I like soccer. I do not suppose I actually considered it that a lot," Kelce informed the assembled media on Wednesday on the Chiefs minicamp. "... I like coming in to work each single day. It wasn't a really robust one for me. I do know I am getting older, however on the identical time, I nonetheless really feel like I've bought so much I can show on this league. With that being mentioned, it actually wasn't that onerous of a call for me."

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Kelce finished the Tremendous Bowl loss with 4 receptions for 39 yards. The tight finish expressed remorse over his forgettable displaying within the sport, telling reporters he "felt like I failed my guys." However added, he "actually did not really feel prefer it was my final sport."

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce waves to the group after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the NFL Tremendous Bowl 59 soccer sport, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (Abbie Parr/AP Picture)

The Chiefs have performed within the final three Super Bowls , successful two. Kelce reaffirmed his want to hoist the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy as soon as once more on the finish of the upcoming season.

Something lower than one other championship could be a failure in Kelce's eyes. "That is the one manner I decide if it is a profitable (season) or not," he mentioned. "It is simply how I am wired now."

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs reacts as he does an interview throughout Tremendous Bowl LIX Opening Night time at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 3, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)

Kelce fell wanting the 1,000-yard receiving mark final season. He ended the common season with 823 yards.

Kelce mentioned he'll fear about his taking part in future after the 2025 season. Within the meantime, he's staying targeted on attempting to assist the Chiefs be the final staff standing subsequent February.

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"I bought one yr on this contract, I do know that, and we'll attempt to determine one thing for subsequent yr," Kelce mentioned. "The Chiefs group is aware of how a lot I like them. I am unable to see myself ever taking part in wherever else. We'll cope with that down the highway when the time is true, however proper now I am targeted on successful a championship this yr."