Travis Kelce Not Ready to Hang Up His Cleats Just Yet!
After weeks of speculation, it seems Travis Kelce isn’t planning to retire anytime soon. In an insightful chat with NFL reporter Dianna Russini on The Rich Eisen Show, she shared that insiders feel Travis, the Kansas City Chiefs’ beloved tight end, is leaning more toward continuing his illustrious career rather than calling it quits. “I haven’t heard anyone say, ‘Yeah, he’s really struggling with what he wants to do,’” said Russini, offering a hint of optimism for fans who’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the idea of Kelce hanging up his jersey.
At 35, many might speculate if he’s ready to step aside, but even after a tough Super Bowl loss against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, Travis maintains a cool demeanor about his future. He even admitted on his podcast, “New Heights,” with his brother Jason Kelce—who himself retired last year—that he’s not rushing into any decisions. “I’m kicking every can I can down the road,” Travis said, addressing the proverbial elephant in the room about his playing status.
His Chiefs teammate, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, also chimed in on Kelce’s stamina, hinting that he still has “a lot of football left” in him. Fans have definitely seen Kelce shine in pivotal moments, and Mahomes made it clear that Travis knows committing to another season is no small feat: “It’s a grind to go out there and play 20 games and get to the Super Bowl.” But hey, after multiple Pro Bowl appearances and consistent top-tier performances, can we really blame him if he wants to keep the party going?
Adding a little fuel to this fire, Kelce’s girlfriend, pop superstar Taylor Swift, has reportedly been vocal about supporting his love for the game, encouraging him to savor every moment on the field. Who wouldn’t want a cheerleader like that by their side?
As the football world waits with bated breath, it’s clear that Travis Kelce isn’t done making history just yet. Whether on or off the field, it appears he’s still got plenty of game left!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and NFL.com, People Magazine, The Athletic, ESPN
