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NFL retracts Joe Mixon’s fine after appeal proves victorious

NFL star Joe Mixon’s wallet will not be $25,000 lighter.

The league overturned the fine it previously handed down after the Houston Texans running back directed some criticism at the referees in a playoff game last month.

The Texans suffered a 23-14 loss to the eventual AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 18. Mixon received the fine for his comments after the game and after the Texans’ defense was penalized twice for hits on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (IMAGN)

In a letter to Mixon, appeals officer Chris Palmer said during the hearing process it was determined that Mixon “did not necessarily publicly criticize the officials.”

When asked about the officiating after the game, Mixon said, “Everybody knows how it is playing up here.”

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“You can never leave it into the refs’ hands,” Mixon said. “The whole world sees, man, what it is. When it comes down to it, you can never leave it into the refs’ hands. It’s all good, though.”

The letter added that “integrity of the game and its officials is the responsibility of everyone involved in the NFL.”

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)

“During the appeal hearing, you stated what you meant by your statements referring to the officials,” Palmer said in the letter. “As you know, statements can be interpreted differently by every individual and it seems like you clearly understand the weight and detriment of public criticism towards officials can be, given how impactful your platform is as a player, which I appreciate.”

Mixon was originally fined for a comment former Cincinnati receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh posted on social media.

“Why play the game if every 50/50 call goes with the Chiefs,” Houshmandzadeh wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, in a show of his apparent agreement with the running back.

Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images/File)

The remark was incorrectly attributed to Mixon in a Sports Illustrated story.

Later in the day, he was fined.

The NFL reissued the fine for the comments Mixon actually made. Sports Illustrated also corrected the error where the comment on X from Houshmandzadeh was attributed to him.

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Mixon finished the divisional round game against the Chiefs with 88 rushing yards. He appeared in 14 regular-season games during his first season with the Texans, rushing for 1,016 yards.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 19, 2025
Cam Ward issues blunt warning to NFL teams that pass over him draft

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward has a message for any NFL teams that pass over him in this year’s draft: “I’ll remember that.”

Ward, who has been the subject of harsh criticism for his decision not to play in the second half of Miami’s loss to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in December, offered a blunt message to NFL teams that might question his dedication as a result of that decision.

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward looks up at the scoreboard during the Iowa State Cyclones game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 28, 2024. (Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images)

“OK, you’re either going to draft me or you’re not,” Ward said Monday, via The Associated Press.

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“If you don’t draft me, that’s your fault. You’ve got to remember you’re the same team that’s got to play me for the rest of my career, and I’ll remember that.”

Ward defended his decision not to play in the second half of the 42-41 loss, adding that it was predetermined.

“I just think we all got what we needed out of it. They seen things that they think they need to work on… for this season coming up. And they also knew, you know, what I had on the line,” he said.

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward drops back to pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hyundai Field in Atlanta on Nov. 9, 2024. (Brett Davis-Imagn Images)

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“We feel like we’re doing what’s best for the program and myself. I mean, it was a hard decision, especially when, you know, some guys on our team didn’t play who I thought should have played. It was also, you know, those guys thought about their future the same way I thought about mine.”

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal called the narrative that Ward quit “false.”

Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward on from the field after the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024. (Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

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Ward is one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s draft class. The winner of the Manning Award and the Davey O’Brien Award, Ward moves on to the NFL after finishing his college career with 18,189 passing yards and 158 touchdowns.

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February 18, 2025
Netflix will bid for NFL Sunday games on platform

Netflix wants to have NFL games back on its streaming platform, and we’re not just talking about Christmas Day.

In an interview with Puck News, Bela Bejaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, said the streaming platform will bid for Sunday afternoon games.

One of the main reasons Netflix may want to bid for NFL games revolves around the league’s desire to continue growing international markets. Of course, having a global streamer to do so would make sense for the NFL — if that is the plan.

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Netflix Christmas GameDay cake seen after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

Netflix held two Christmas Day games — Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — and they were both the most-streamed NFL games in U.S. history.

Both games averaged around 24 million viewers, according to Nielsen. With over 218 countries having the ability to watch the games, more than 65 million viewers were seen on the platform.

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Currently, the NFL’s Sunday afternoon games belong to Fox and CBS, with Fox owning the NFC package since 1994, and CBS getting the AFC package from NBC in 1998.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (middle) and tight end Travis Kelce (right) open their Netflix Christmas GameDay cake after the Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

Their deals run through 2033, per ProFootballTalk. However, the NFL does own the right to pull out of the deal four years early, and there’s been indication of that being the plan.

So, while it appears unlikely to happen for the 2025 season, a streaming platform like Netflix could be jumping into the fold to get more NFL exposure on its platform.

As a result, one of the major broadcast partners for the NFL will likely be out, which will be interesting to see, to say the least.

General view of a Netflix microphone held by sideline reporter Steve Wyche before the game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)

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The NFL has been broadcast on various channels and streamers in recent seasons, with Prime Video owning the rights to “Thursday Night Football,” ABC/ESPN programming “Monday Night Football,” and Peacock being an exclusive home for playoff games as well.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 18, 2025
NFL Free Agency: Bengals expected to tag Tee Higgins again

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to hit Tee Higgins with the franchise tag for the second consecutive season, according to SI.com.

However, it isn’t because the Bengals don’t want to extend him.

SI adds that the Bengals intend on signing Higgins long-term after tagging him.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Images)

It’s also worth noting Cincinnati intends on hitting Higgins with the non-exclusive tag, which means they would be compensated with two first-round draft picks if he were to sign elsewhere.

Higgins was expected to be among the top free agents available this offseason, but the Bengals are clearly showing they still want him to be a part of their offensive efforts.

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Last offseason was contentious, though, when Higgins was hit with the franchise tag. They had a bit of drama, as Higgins wanted his long-term deal to remain with the team, but he ultimately played on his franchise tag.

The Bengals and Higgins will now have until Feb. 18 to March 4 to negotiate a contract before they decide to officially tag him.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) walks off the field after the victory over the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium. (Katie Stratman-Imagn Images)

Higgins’ teammates have been vocal with their support of him, hoping the front office and the veteran receiver can find common ground.

“You don’t want to make a habit of letting great players get out of the building,” quarterback Joe Burrow said of Higgins following the Bengals’ rollercoaster 2024 campaign. “Tee is a great player and a guy that does everything the right way. He works really hard for it.”

Ja’Marr Chase, Higgins’ receiving counterpart, also said something to the same effect.

The 26-year-old Higgins is coming off a season where he caught 73 passes from Burrow, the NFL’s leading passer in 2024, for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. Over five seasons with Cincinnati, Higgins has 4,595 yards with 34 touchdowns on 330 catches.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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If Higgins were to play on the franchise tag in 2025, he would be guaranteed $26.18 million for the year, as the league combines the average of the top five receiver salaries from last season.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 18, 2025
Dion Jordan, former highly touted NFL prospect, owns up to failed success at pro level

Dion Jordan was a highly touted NFL prospect coming out of college in 2013 and was treated as such.

The Miami Dolphins selected Jordan with the No. 3 pick of the draft that year, but his career did not go exactly the way anyone planned. The former defensive end had three sacks in 26 games for the Dolphins and was then suspended in 2015 for violations of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

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Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan is introduced as the third overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25, 2013. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

He reappeared in the league in 2017 with the Seattle Seahawks, securing four sacks in five games, but it was not enough to revive his career as a starter. He played for the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers before leaving the league following the 2020 season.

Jordan, 34, came to grips with the failure of meeting those high expectations.

“I didn’t have my life in order. My life outside of ball wasn’t in balance,” he said in a recent interview on “The Fish Tank” podcast. “You know, it wasn’t what it needed to be to match all of that stuff and I struggled, dude. I struggled coming in. I struggled understanding the plays and the playbook.

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Dion Jordan, #96, against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan. 3, 2021. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

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“When I left the facility, it didn’t help because I’m out partying. I’m enjoying the money I have, and I’m just putting myself behind the eight-ball. I’m hurt, you know. Sometimes I’m missing my rehabs, so that’s not helping.”

Jordan made clear that it was no one else’s fault but his own for the way his NFL career panned out. He is now an assistant at Eureka College in Illinois to help teach the next generation.

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Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan, #95, against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 9, 2014. (Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports)

In 63 career games, he had 13.5 sacks and 108 total tackles.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 17, 2025
Ex-Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin walks back bullying allegations against teammate that caused NFL scandal

Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin is walking back his bullying accusations against his former teammate, Richie Incognito, which caused quite the scandal in 2013.

“I never believed for a second I was being bullied,” Martin told ESPN. “It’s a story that I’ve been trying to fix for 10 years.”

Incognito was suspended by the Dolphins in 2013 after reports that he bullied Martin to the point where the latter stormed out of the team’s cafeteria as a result of what was said.

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Miami tackle Jonathan Martin (71) and guard Richie Incognito (Samuel Lewis/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Martin, a second-round pick by the Dolphins in 2012, was in his second NFL season when the bullying controversy surrounded him and Incognito.

The Dolphins later announced that Incognito was suspended for “conduct detrimental to the team.”

The league eventually got involved, retaining lawyer Ted Wells to investigate the incident, which found that Incognito, Mike Pouncey and John Jerry had all been engaging in bullying toward Martin.

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The NFL’s report on the matter also said that Martin checked himself into a hospital and his mother needed to be flown across the country to be with him during that time.

But now, Martin is blaming his parents for the situation becoming as widely known as it is today.

“I had a situation with my teammates that I wasn’t super happy about,” Martin told ESPN. “But my mother had her own read on the situation.

“I hadn’t even told my coaches, hadn’t told anyone. And suddenly it’s on ESPN, right?” he continued. “I didn’t believe any of the stances I was taking, right, where I’m this victim. I wasn’t a victim, right? And again, it’s been a point of consternation.

Richie Incognito of the Oakland Raiders leaves the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

“My mother maybe in her mind – I can’t read her mind – she thought she was doing the right thing.”

Incognito, who missed the second half of the 2013 season and the entire 2014 campaign due to the scandal, responded after seeing Martin’s new words on the matter.

“He couldn’t cut it in the NFL so he quit and his mom blamed me,” he said, bluntly on X. “Legacy media pushed this narrative long and far. Too bad it was all a lie! They lied to protect his money. He quit…the team had every right to claw back that money. His mom started the bullying narrative with @espn @AdamSchefter so that @MiamiDolphins wouldn’t go after his signing bonus!”

While Martin’s mother, Jane, did not speak with ESPN for the interview, his father, Gus, did say his piece.

“His mom and I did strongly intervene,” he said. “To make sure he was protected.”

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin is shown during the game between Stanford and USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Ric Tapia/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Gus Martin also played an alleged voice from Incognito, which was left for his son at the time. The man on the phone who is allegedly Incognito threatens Jonathan Martin, using graphic language including racial slurs.

“Hey, what’s up, you half-n—– piece of s—,” Incognito allegedly says. “I saw you on Twitter, you been training 10 weeks. I’ll s— in your f—ing mouth. I’m going to slap your f—ing mouth, I’m going to slap your real mother across the face. F— you, you’re still a rookie. I’ll kill you.”

Martin would eventually get traded to the San Francisco 49ers during the offseason after the bullying allegations were brought to light. However, he only played 15 games there before retiring after going to Carolina Panthers training camp the year after.

Meanwhile, Incognito signed with the Buffalo Bills after his suspension was lifted by the league. He spent three seasons in upstate New York before joining the then-Oakland Raiders.

Miami Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin (John Rivera/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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During an appearance on “HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” in 2019, Incognito denied ever bullying his former teammate, blaming Martin’s “mental health issues and his demons” for being out of the league.

Incognito added, “I fit the bill. Hey, racist, homophobic, whatnot. What I’m saying was, we were close, personal friends. It wasn’t factored into, ‘Hey, this is guy talk, these are two alpha males talking to each other.’ Was some bad s–t said? Absolutely. But was this a case of bullying? Absolutely not.”

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 17, 2025
NFL star Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles agree to race

A challenge between NFL star Tyreek Hill and Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has materialized into a real race.

The two superstars announced this week that their months-long back-and-forth, which began after the 2024 Paris Olympics, will finally be put to the test when the two square off in a race to determine who really is the fastest.

American track star Noah Lyles celebrates winning a gold medal after winning the men’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

“This has been an ongoing thing for quite some time now, and, I mean, everybody’s seen the back-and-forth on social media,” Hill told People, which first reported the news Thursday.

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“I’ve been very adamant to show people what real, true speed looks like.”

“Everybody says that they’re gonna be the world’s fastest, but when it comes down to it, you gotta be the winner every time, each and every time. And every time I show up to the biggest moments, I win.” Lyles told the outlet.

“That’s why I’m the world’s fastest,” he continued. “I did at the Olympics. I do it at world championships. I do it wherever it’s needed to be done. And if I gotta go down and, you know, beat up on Tyreek to prove that I’m the world’s fastest, then it’s gonna be done.”

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill reacts after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida Sept. 8, 2024. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)

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The debate between the two athletes began in August when the Olympic sprinter won 100-meter gold. But he refused to wager his medal in a race against Hill after the Miami Dolphins receiver said he could easily beat him in a race.

The social media war shifted when Lyles taunted Hill after winning the 60-meter race at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix earlier this month.

After crossing the finish line, he turned his bib around to the camera to reveal a message, “Tyreek could never.”

Noah Lyles of the United States holds a sign that says “Tyreek could never” after winning the men’s 60 meters at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Feb. 2, 2025, in Boston. (Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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In their joint interview with People, the two athletes expressed mutual respect but didn’t hold back on the trash talk.

The date of the race and the length of it has yet to be determined.

Hill said Lyles is “scared” to face him in a 40-meter dash, but Lyles said a 100-meter race would be a “blowout” victory for him. The two will likely agree to some distance in the middle.

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February 15, 2025
Trump needing to sign order to keep men out of women’s sports is ‘absolute insanity,’ NFL legend says

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NFL legend Brett Favre talked Wednesday about why he thought it was important to speak out and defend President Donald Trump’s executive order barring biological men from women’s sports.

Trump signed the order in the East Room of the White House last week. The NCAA followed suit and complied with the order. Some states have bucked the order and have since faced Title IX investigation from Trump’s Education Department.

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Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre speaks during a campaign rally for then-former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. (Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)

Favre said in a video posted on Wednesday that his daughters would sometimes tell him to rethink posting some of the things he does on X. He said there was some good in that, but he found value in standing up for what he believes in.

“I think there’s some good in that in being quiet. But also, there’s some element of standing up for what you believe in,” Favre said. “And it’s crazy because most of it is common sense and to think we’re having a discussion that our president has to sign (an executive order) to keep men out of women’s sports is absolutely insane.

“But that’s the world we’re in right now. We bought ourselves some time in the next four years. We’ll see how that plays out. But the common sense part of our country and the decisions that are being made, right now, are becoming more stable and back to the norm. I feel like the more we speak up and back common sense thinking, the better off we’re gonna be.”

President Donald Trump, left, and Brett Favre. (AP Newsroom/IMAGN)

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Trump’s order gave the federal government authority to penalize federally funded entities that “deprive women and girls of faith athletic opportunities.”

The NCAA announced a policy change a day later. “A student-athlete assigned male at birth may not compete on a women’s team,” the new policy read. The new policy still allows biological females to compete on men’s teams.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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NCAA President Charlie Baker said the executive order provided a “clear, national standard.”

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February 13, 2025
NFL hit with lawsuit from fans as teams are ‘not allowed to’ join Bluesky: reports

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The National Football League was hit with an antitrust lawsuit by two fans who claim the league has refused to allow its teams to join Bluesky, according to multiple reports.

Patrick Brown, a Chicago Bears fan, and Collin Vincent, who roots for the Seattle Seahawks, filed a 14-page complaint in New York, alleging the league is restraining engagement between teams and players on the social media site.

“Where the teams meet their fans on social media is between the teams and the fans,” Thomas Burt, the plaintiffs’ attorney, told Front Office Sports. “The NFL does not have the legal right to inject themselves into that decision.”

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The logo of social media platform Bluesky is displayed on a mobile phone and tablet in Paris on Nov. 12, 2024. (Ian Langsdon/AFP via Getty Images)

Puck first reported the lawsuit.

The fans feel that they should not be limited to platforms, most notably X, in order to engage with their teams.

Fred Kirsch, the vice president of content for Kraft Sports & Entertainment, recently said on the “Patriots Unfiltered” podcast that the New England Patriots were “not allowed to” have a Bluesky account and were actually told by the NFL to delete their page.

The site has amassed over 30 million new users, with most joining amid Elon Musk’s changes to then-Twitter, now known as X, and the billionaire’s involvement with the Trump administration.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference at the Caesars Superdome ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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The lawsuit says the NFL’s decision to bar teams on Bluesky is a “financial matter,” citing “published reports.” The Sports Business Journal reported last month that the league wants a paid partnership with Bluesky if teams were to join.

The suit also says the NFL announced earlier this month that teams are not allowed on the platform, although no such announcement has been made public or even reported.

The NFL did not immediately respond to an email for a request for comment.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell poses with the Vince Lombardi Trophy alongside Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs helmets at a press conference ahead of Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 3. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

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No major sports team in North America has an account on the new app.

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February 13, 2025
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce dishes on NFL playing future after crushing Super Bowl loss

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce isn’t making any decisions on his potential retirement – yet.

Kelce, 35, opened up about what his NFL future holds during a recent episode of “New Heights.”

“I know everybody wants to know whether I am playing next year and right now I am just kicking everything down the road. I am kicking every can I can down the road,” Kelce said.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)

The three-time Super Bowl champion completed his 12th NFL season, which ended with a 40-22 demolition by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

“I am not making any crazy decisions, but right now the biggest thing is just being there for my teammates and being there for my coaches, understanding there’s a lot that goes into this thing. I’ve been fortunate over the past five, six years, I’ve played more football than anybody.”

“The fact that we keep going to these AFC Championships and Super Bowls, that means I’m playing an extra three games more than everybody else in the entire league. That’s a lot of wear and tear on your body.”

“It’s a lot of time in the building… That process can be grueling. It can weigh on you. It can make you better and it can drive you crazy. Right now, it was one of those things where it was driving me crazy this year. It happens as you tail off toward the back nine of your career.”

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walks off the field after losing Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

With the Chiefs’ incredible success over the last eight seasons, Kelce has played 25 playoff games, adding nearly a season and half worth of games to the 175 regular season games he has played in his career.

Kelce was still productive this season, but his yards (823) and touchdowns (3) in the regular season this year were the lowest he has had in a full season.

In the Super Bowl, Kelce had just four catches for 39 yards, all of which came with the Chiefs trailing by multiple touchdowns.

“As you see yourself or feel yourself not having this success that you once used to have, it’s a tough pill to swallow,” Kelce said.

“To not be there in the biggest moments, knowing your team is counting on you, those are all extremely hard things – it’s just a tough reality.”

The star tight end said he was going to take some time to figure it out.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce adjusts his helmet before Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

“I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it’s going to be something that – it’s a wholehearted decision,” Kelce said.

“I’m not half-a–ing it. I’m fully here for them and I think I can play. It’s just whether or not I’m motivated or if it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that responsibility.”

If Kelce does decide to retire, he will likely be a first-ballot Hall of Famer and will go down as one of the best tight ends to ever play in NFL history.

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February 12, 2025