Travis Kelce has been a tremendous asset for Patrick Mahomes. However, his past two years with the Kansas City Chiefs have not been his best, leading him to make a candid admission about his recent performances.
When the Chiefs paired Travis Kelce with Patrick Mahomes, everything changed for the AFC West franchise. Before their arrival, success was elusive, but afterward, championships started coming to Kansas City.
Still, the last two seasons have been challenging for Kelce. Despite winning the Super Bowl in the 2023 NFL season, his individual performances have raised concerns, with some fans even questioning whether the tight end should retire.
Travis Kelce gets real with Patrick Mahomes about recent struggles
Kelce will go down as one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history. Partnering with an elite quarterback like Patrick Mahomes only helped elevate his game to even greater heights.
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Over the years, the star tight end has enjoyed plenty of success with Kansas City, winning three Super Bowls. However, his production in recent seasons has not been at the same level as in his prime.
After two years in which Kelce was not at his usual best, many wondered if he might retire this offseason. He has dismissed that notion, promising to come back stronger in 2025.
In an interview with GQ magazine, Kelce admitted he struggled significantly over the past two seasons. Still, he says he’s motivated to bounce back and chase a fourth Super Bowl ring.
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field at half time against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“I think it might have slipped a little bit because I did have a little bit more focus in trying to set myself up,” Travis Kelce said. “And opportunities came up where I was excited to venture into a new world of acting and being an entertainer. I don’t say this as ‘I shouldn’t have done it.’ I’m just saying that my work ethic is such that I have so much pride in how I do things that I never want the product to tail off, and I feel like these past two years haven’t been to my standard. I just have such a motivation to show up this year for my guys. Win a Super Bowl is the only goal. It’s the only goal. It’s every goal.”
Will the 2025 NFL season be Travis Kelce’s last?
By the end of the 2024 campaign, speculation grew that Kelce would retire. The Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Philadelphia Eagles fueled the belief that his career might be nearing its end.
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Kelce has decided to return for the 2025 season, but rumors persist that this could be his final year. Whether he keeps playing may depend on how both he and the Chiefs perform this season.
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