There’s a moment every great athlete eventually faces—that split second when they realize the clock is ticking on their career. Some go out on top, basking in the glow of their final championship. Others fade quietly, their best days behind them. And then there’s Travis Kelce, who doesn’t seem quite ready to make that call just yet.
For years, Kelce has played the game with a mix of dominance and joy, making the impossible look effortless. But after 12 seasons, four Super Bowl appearances (a fifth upcoming), and countless records, whispers of retirement have followed him all season. Is this the last ride? Would a win on Sunday be the perfect way to walk away?
Turns out, Kelce has an answer for everyone wondering about his future. He isn’t done yet. The Chiefs’ superstar tight end shut down any retirement talk during the prime-time Super Bowl media event. Making it clear that he’s coming back for at least one more season. No matter how Sunday’s game against the Eagles plays out. “I’ve got a full heart of football left in me,” Kelce said, sounding like a guy who just can’t walk away yet.
#Chiefs star TE Travis Kelce has said he’s got a lot of good football left. Yet whether he plays in 2025 is very much up in the air.
Sources say Kelce is undecided about his future, and Sunday’s result could affect it. My story: https://t.co/GcxaqikEHbhttps://t.co/GcxaqikEHb
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 9, 2025
He admitted the grind of the season can wear on him, but the playoffs? The big moments? That’s what keeps him going. “It’s moments like these, the playoffs, these memories that I’ll have with the teammates and coaches that I go to war with… wanting to keep that legacy or keep finding new ways to create those memories.“
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