Travis Kelce-Battling Illness Before Super Bowl: Chiefs GM Opens Up
Kansas City Chiefs’ General Manager Brett Veach delivered some eye-opening insights recently, revealing that star tight end Travis Kelce was grappling with a “pretty big illness” just ahead of the Super Bowl where the Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles. Taking place on February 9 in New Orleans, the game didn’t turn out great for Kansas City, with the Eagles dominating the scoreboard 40-22. While Veach emphasized he wasn’t using Kelce’s health as an excuse for the loss, he acknowledged it was a tough game day for the Chiefs: “We picked a bad day to have a bad day,” he remarked. To add a bit of silver lining, Veach maintains that losses can be a better teacher than wins, nudging the team towards improvement for the next season.
Adding fuel to the speculation fire, fans have been buzzing about Kelce’s future in the NFL. When asked if he might retire soon, Veach reassured everyone, saying, “We anticipate Travis being back. We’re excited to have Travis back.” With Kelce turning 35 this October, it’s worth noting that athletes in the NFL can remain competitive for several years. The league has seen examples, like Tom Brady, who played into his mid-40s, raising a bunch of eyebrows and keeping football dreams alive as long as possible.
On his own podcast, ‘New Heights,’ co-hosted with his brother and Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce, Travis seemed to be keeping his cards close to his chest. While he didn’t outright commit to the next season, he mentioned he was in a “kick everything down the road” state of mind, ensuring he and his teammates are there for one another.
Jason Kelce weighed in too, stating he believes Travis already has an inkling about his next move, hinting that he might know what he’s really leaning towards. So, whether he decides to hit the field one more time or hang up the cleats, one thing’s for sure—Travis Kelce has been a game-changer both on and off the field.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, NFL.com, ESPN
