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Chiefs give Travis Kelce deadline on decision to retire: report

Travis Kelce all but admitted this week he is contemplating retiring after 12 NFL seasons. Apparently, the Kansas City Chiefs don’t want to wait very long for his decision.

The star tight end just played in his third consecutive Super Bowl and, at age 35, he has not much left to accomplish in what is sure to be a Hall of Fame career.

Well, the Chiefs have reportedly given him a soft deadline of “around March 14” to make his decision, according to The Athletic.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts on the field after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

The date makes sense, as it’s two days after free agency officially begins, but arguably more importantly, his $11.5 million roster bonus is due the next day.

A report from NFL.com on Super Bowl eve said Kelce was “expected to take time after the Super Bowl, consider his future and make a decision before free agency.”

On the latest episode of his “New Heights” podcast he co-hosts with his future Hall of Fame brother Jason, he said he is “kicking every can I can down the road.”

“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,” Kelce said. “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.”

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) takes the field before Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

“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,” he added. “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.”

With the Chiefs’ 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.

Clips of Kelce’s apparent lack of effort in the Super Bowl have gone viral, with fans thinking he’s rather checked out.

Among tight ends in NFL history, Kelce ranks third in catches (1,004) and yards (12,151) and fifth in touchdowns (77). That comes despite 11 tight ends, including those ahead of him in those prior categories, playing more games than him. For reference, Tony Gonzalez, who leads in catches and yards, played in 270 games, 95 more than Kelce.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) reacts on the sideline in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

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However, it’s clear that he’s not his All-Pro self anymore. This season marked the first time since 2015 in which Kelce played in at least 16 games and failed to reach the 1,000-yard mark. He also scored only three touchdowns in the regular season, the lowest mark of his career outside his one-game rookie season where he didn’t take an offensive snap before undergoing knee surgery.

If Super Bowl LIX was the final time fans saw Kelce on the field, it’s certainly the end of a legendary career. Kelce has made 10 Pro Bowls and was either a First- or Second-Team All-Pro seven times.

Fox News’ Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.

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February 13, 2025
Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu confident Travis Kelce will be back: ‘We can’t go out like that’

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed towards a transformational offseason where the bulk of the roster is due to enter free agency. But one of the biggest questions facing the team will be what tight end Travis Kelce decides as far as his future is concerned.

Kelce faced retirement speculation in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIX. Had Kansas City gone on to make NFL history with a third straight championship, many believed he would’ve retired.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce adjusts his helmet prior to the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

But the Philadelphia Eagles threw a wrench into those suspected plans.

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Kelce said after the 40-22 loss that he’s going to take time to decide what’s next.

“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,” he said on the latest episode of his podcast, “New Heights.”

But one of Kelce’s current teammates believes the veteran tight end will be back next season.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to the crowd after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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“Big dog, we – the whole organization – we can’t go out like that,” Kansas City defensive end Charles Omenihu said Thursday during an appearance on FOX Sports’ “The Facility.”

“He’s a Hall of Famer from the moment he says, ‘I’m done.’ But I think Trav has a lot left. I think Trav is an extreme competitor. I think he’s somebody that loves the game, and I think in the storied career he’s had, going out like that – in my opinion, wouldn’t be something that he would do.”

Omenihu said that despite the changes that are sure to come in the offseason, Patrick Mahomes is enough of a reason for Kelce to stay.

Charles Omenihu, #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs, shows off his gloves before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

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“I believe that he’ll be back. I believe that he’ll give it one more go.”

A team source told The Athletic on Friday that the team has given Kelce a deadline of mid-March to make a decision.

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February 13, 2025
Chiefs’ Charles Omenihu confident Travis Kelce will be back: ‘We can’t go out like that’

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed towards a transformational offseason where the bulk of the roster is due to enter free agency. But one of the biggest questions facing the team will be what tight end Travis Kelce decides as far as his future is concerned.

Kelce faced retirement speculation in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIX. Had Kansas City gone on to make NFL history with a third straight championship, many believed he would’ve retired.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce adjusts his helmet prior to the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

But the Philadelphia Eagles threw a wrench into those suspected plans.

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Kelce said after the 40-22 loss that he’s going to take time to decide what’s next.

“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,” he said on the latest episode of his podcast, “New Heights.”

But one of Kelce’s current teammates believes the veteran tight end will be back next season.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to the crowd after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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“Big dog, we – the whole organization – we can’t go out like that,” Kansas City defensive end Charles Omenihu said Thursday during an appearance on FOX Sports’ “The Facility.”

“He’s a Hall of Famer from the moment he says, ‘I’m done.’ But I think Trav has a lot left. I think Trav is an extreme competitor. I think he’s somebody that loves the game, and I think in the storied career he’s had, going out like that – in my opinion, wouldn’t be something that he would do.”

Omenihu said that despite the changes that are sure to come in the offseason, Patrick Mahomes is enough of a reason for Kelce to stay.

Charles Omenihu, #90 of the Kansas City Chiefs, shows off his gloves before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

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“I believe that he’ll be back. I believe that he’ll give it one more go.”

A team source told The Athletic on Friday that the team has given Kelce a deadline of mid-March to make a decision.

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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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Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.

February 12, 2025
ESPN star warns Chiefs’ Travis Kelce about turning into ‘diminishing player’ ahead of eventual retirement

The Kansas City Chiefs’ bid for a third consecutive Super Bowl title came to an abrupt end Sunday. The Chiefs’ offense was mostly ineffective against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times and finished the game with 257 passing yards. Travis Kelce, one of Mahomes’ most trusted targets, accounted for just 39 of those yards.

The Super Bowl loss also brought Kelce’s 12th NFL season to a disappointing end. He finished the regular season with 823 receiving yards, which marked the second consecutive year the star tight end did not reach the 1,000-yard receiving mark.

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

He will also celebrate his 36th birthday during the 2025 season. While Kelce did receive Pro Bowl honors for a tenth straight year and remains a productive player, his age and lackluster showing in the big game continued to fuel questions about when he may decide to step away from the game.

Last month, during an appearance on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” Kelce admitted his thoughts on retirement tend to fluctuate, but he plans to “reevaluate” during the offseason. As the Chiefs’ offseason begins, former NFL player and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark cited Jason Kelce’s dilemma after last season and compared it to his brother’s current situation.

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“Isn’t Trav sort of in the same place our colleague and friend, his brother, Jason Kelce, was in last year?” Clark asked. “Still feeling like you can still do it and you still have it, but you know you don’t have it like you used to. And it’s gonna be based on whether or not Travis Kelce understands he’s a diminished player and is comfortable with that.”

After the Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs last season, reports surfaced that Jason informed his teammates he had decided to retire. Several weeks later, the offensive lineman confirmed his retirement in an emotional speech.

“When you’re at the highest of highs, when you’re the best pass-catching tight end in the history of the National Football League, it’s hard to go into a game last night, have two drops, not have any impactful catches or impact on the game,” Clark said. “Can Travis Kelce go forward in 2025 and be that person? Especially when so many lucrative opportunities await him in his second career.”

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to the crowd after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Kelce’s four receptions Sunday were enough to secure the record for most career Super Bowl catches with 35. Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice held the previous mark with 33. Kelce has also recorded more postseason receptions than any other Chiefs player in history.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after making a catch during warmups before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)

Clark suggested Kelce would weigh the “sort of player he wants to be” before making a final decision about retirement.

“Travis Kelce is going to have to take some time, sit down and know what sort of player he wants to be and what sort of life he wants to live, but he’s earned the right to take his time in doing so,” Clark added.

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Kelce has 12,151 career receiving yards and 77 touchdowns in 12 NFL regular seasons.

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Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 11, 2025
Jason Kelce opens up about ‘mixed emotions’ after brother Travis Kelce loses to Eagles in Super Bowl LIX

For former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, Super Bowl LIX was an emotional roller coaster through the end.

Kelce was faced with the dilemma of rooting for his former team or his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In the end, it was the Birds that ended up victorious. While that gave the former NFL player something to cheer about, Jason expressed just how complicated his feelings about the big game were in a lengthy post on social media Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to the crowd after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

“Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, my former teammates, and friends on being SB LIX Champions!! There were a lot of emotions last night, and now that I’ve collected my thoughts, I’ll attempt to share them in the longest tweet ever,” Jason began in a post on X.

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“That game was odd for me to watch if I’m being completely honest. I knew it was going to be mixed emotions before, during, and after, and I now know what my parents had to deal with two years ago,” he said, referencing Super Bowl LVII where the two brothers played against one another.

“On one hand, I wanted what is best for my brother, and to see his success. And on the other hand, there are so many people, teammates, and coaches, in the Philadelphia Eagles organization that I care deeply about, many of whom I owe my own success to throughout my career.”

Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks with Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs after Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Jason congratulated his former teammates and coaches, adding that they “proved themselves to be undoubtedly the best team this season.”

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He also went into detail about Travis and the Chiefs’ accomplishments.

“As for my brother, there isn’t a person I love or care about more. It has been tough to process these feelings, of course I feel for him and am always rooting for him, but I know he does not need, nor want my pity. He has amassed greatness few on this planet could ever dream of, as has his team, and they should feel pride in their accomplishments this season and in the past. I know right now they are still thinking of last night and the shortcomings in the last game, but in time that will fade, and the greatness they have exhibited as a group will remain as one of the most dominant eras of football ever.”

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce adjusts his helmet prior to Super Bowl LIX, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The Chiefs were chasing history this season, looking to become the first NFL team to ever win three consecutive championships. But the Eagles put on a show to rout the defending champs 40-22.

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“Congratulations Philadelphia, I look forward to the speeches and celebrations that will happen in the coming days. I mean who doesn’t love a parade,” Jason said before adding, “Go Birds.”

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February 11, 2025
Eagles’ CJ Gardner-Johnson trolls Travis Kelce after Super Bowl LIX win

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Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson trolled Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in a post on social media following the team’s Super Bowl LIX victory on Sunday.

Gardner-Johnson, who had an interception return for a touchdown nullified late in the game, posted a message seemingly directed toward the star tight end and his romantic life.

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Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, #8, celebrates after winning Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

“Should’ve stayed w that thick s***” he wrote as the caption.

Gardner-Johnson seemed to reference Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole and made a comparison towards the tight end’s current flame, pop star Taylor Swift. Both women were on hand to watch the Eagles rout the Chiefs, 40-22.

Nicole was on the field blowing the green and white confetti around while celebrating the Eagles’ win. Kelce was seen after the game going up to Swift’s suite to meet with her before he left with the team. Kelce appeared downcast as he walked off the field following the loss.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole arrive for the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on July 18, 2018. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

The question will be whether Kelce returns to the Chiefs for the 2025 season or whether he walks into the sunset and retires.

For Gardner-Johnson, he will be with the team on Friday when they celebrate their title win in Philadelphia. He had three tackles in the Super Bowl.

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Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, #8, practices before Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Gardner-Johnson played in 16 games for the Eagles in 2024. He tied his career high with six interceptions. He returned one during the regular season for a touchdown.

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February 11, 2025
Travis Kelce’s ex celebrates Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX win over Chiefs

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift appeared to be shell-shocked at how Super Bowl LIX turned out on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Philadelphia Eagles, 40-22.

One person from Kelce’s past was extremely pleased as she celebrated the Eagles’ win down on the field at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, looks on during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)

Kayla Nicole was on the field blowing green and white confetti around and talking with Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni after Philadelphia’s blowout win. She captioned one video, “They said there’s room on the wagon yall.”

She was at the Super Bowl on behalf of the “I AM ATHLETE” podcast.

Kelce and Nicole dated for about five years before they split in 2022. In November, she lamented in a podcast interview that she was not “as cool” with some of the other wives and girlfriends of Chiefs players as she once was.

She told Radar Online at the time that she is not as close with the other Chiefs wives and girlfriends as she once was.

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Kayla Nicole arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s “Starting 5” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on Sept. 23, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

“We are not as cool as we once were.,” she told the website, adding that the breakup was hard because of how close she was with some of the women.

It was not the first time Nicole has seemingly commented on her ex-boyfriend’s relationship.

Nicole talked about the comments she has received from Swift’s fans on her social media posts during an appearance on “Unapologetically Angel” with WNBA star Angel Reese.

“I would be lying if I said that that level of hate (from Swift’s fans) and just like online chaos doesn’t impact me, it does. Even to this day,” Nicole said.

Nicole said she still receives comments from Swift’s fans to this day.

NFL player Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole attend Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards 2018 at Barker Hangar on July 19, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)

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“Oh yeah, you could go to my most recent post, and it will be people debating with each other why I am worthless, and I’ll never be a talented person, and I have no career, and I’m a bum,” Nicole said.

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February 11, 2025
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce walks off field downcast after Super Bowl LIX loss in possible final game

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce looked downcast as he walked off the field at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans following a Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kelce’s performance was far from what the Chiefs and NFL fans are used to seeing in big moments. The tough and low catches he usually makes, he did not make on Sunday night. He had four catches on six targets for 39 yards in the game.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, walks off the field after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The broadcast caught Kelce walking off the field. He spoke briefly about the 40-22 loss afterward.

“We haven’t played that bad all year. You don’t lose like that without everything going bad,” he said.

The question Kelce will face now is whether he will return to the Chiefs for another season. The 35-year-old’s production was clearly down starting the 2024 season. He had moments when he showed flashes of himself in his prime, but it was far from what Kansas City previously received from him.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, waves to the crowd after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Retirement rumors had swirled around him over the last weeks of the year.

“I’ll let Travis make that decision on his own,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said after the game. “He knows he still has a lot of football left in him. I mean, you can see it. He always makes plays in the biggest moment, but it’s if he wants to put in that grind, because it takes it to go out there and play 20 games, whatever it is, and get to the Super Bowl.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, adjusts his helmet prior to the NFL Super Bowl LIX football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

“He’s done enough to be a gold-jacket guy and first-ballot Hall of Famer but I know he still has love for the game, and he’ll get to spend some time with his family and make that decision on his own.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 10, 2025
Travis Kelce channels inner ‘70s with Super Bowl LIX pre-game fit

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce headed into the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday for Super Bowl LIX channeling his inner ‘70s.

Kelce’s fit would be categorized as groovy, donning a burnt orange suit from the era.

On Kelce’s jacket was a gold rose pin, as he also accessorized some brown-lensed sunglasses.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce arrives prior to the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Kelce is exuding confidence heading into a game he knows all too well. In fact, a FOX Sports graphic popped up during his entrance saying he has 31 career receptions in his Super Bowls, which is the most all-time among tight ends in NFL history.

The history that the Chiefs could make in New Orleans can’t be overstated as they look to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls.

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Last year, it was an overtime thriller between the Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers as Patrick Mahomes ultimately found Mecole Hardman for the game-winning touchdown in a 25-22 victory.

But Kelce had an infamous moment in the first half when he was seen screaming in the face of head coach Andy Reid. Kelce, Reid and everyone else on the sideline credited the moment to the heat of competition, as the Chiefs weren’t performing the way they could’ve liked.

The moment didn’t come back to haunt Kelce or the Chiefs, as the tight end led Kansas City with 93 yards on nine receptions to help his squad secure back-to-back Lombardi Trophies.

Travis Kelce answers questions from the press on the red carpet during Kelce Jam 2024 at Azura Amphitheater on May 18, 2024, in Bonner Springs, Kan. (Fernando Leon/Getty Images for Raising Cane’s)

The year before, Kelce saw the Philadelphia Eagles, the team he will go against again tonight, but it will be without his older brother, legendary Eagles center Jason Kelce, on the other sideline.

Kelce had six catches for 81 yards with a touchdown for the Chiefs in the win that started this streak.

He’s proven to live up to the moment in the “Big Game,” and Kelce’s performance will be critical in making sure history is made on Sunday night.

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And perhaps a little disco at the victory party would be perfect to complement his fit.

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

February 9, 2025