Travis Kelce (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gave an update on his long-term NFL plans amid constant retirement speculation.
Travis Kelce made headlines during the 2023 season when he admitted that retirement has been on his mind because of the lingering pain he has endured from a long list of injuries in the NFL.
His older brother, longtime Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, retired earlier this offseason despite still being in his prime. And since Travis has nothing left to prove, it’s easy to wonder if the three-time Super Bowl champion might decide to walk away soon.
But good news, Chiefs fans: Travis Kelce told reporters on Tuesday after minicamp that there are no plans to retire any time soon, per ESPN’s Adam Teicher:
“I love coming to work every single day and doing this, so I am going to do it until the wheels fall off and hopefully that doesn’t happen anytime soon.I can’t put a time frame on it, man…
Obviously I know that there’s opportunities outside of football for me and I think you’ve got to keep in perspective that I’m still a little kid when I come into this building. I know I’m 34 years old, about to be 35, but I have a love to do this right here in the middle of the heat in June.”
Back in April, Kelce and the Chiefs agree to a two-year contract extension worth $34.75 million. The deal keeps the future Hall of Famer under contract through his age-36 2025 season.
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The nine-time Pro Bowler had 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns in 2023. It marked the first time since 2015 where Kelce didn’t have 1,000 yards receiving, though Kelce missed two regular season games.
For his career, Kelce has 907 receptions for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns. Last season, he broke Jerry Rice’s record for most career postseason receptions (151, Kelce is at 165)) and led the Chiefs to the first successful Super Bowl repeat in 19 years.
Travis Kelce Hasn’t Shown Any Signs Of Slowing Down
For those who thought Kelce showed signs of declining during the 2023 regular season, just look at how he produced in the postseason.
The 34-year-old played like an All-Pro through the duration of the postseason, racking up 32 receptions for 355 yards and three touchdowns. If he plays a full season, you know Kelce will easily hit the 1,000-yard mark again.
Kelce and the Chiefs open their 2024 season against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Kickoff Game on Sept. 5.
VIDEO: Popular Actor Warns Travis Kelce That He’s Going To Steal Taylor Swift From Him
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are approaching the one-year anniversary of their highly publicized relationship. Swift attended 13 of the Chiefs’ games last season, including their Super Bowl 58 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Swift is traveling overseas to the United Kingdom for her ‘Eras Tour’ which includes three shows at the legendary Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland.
With the 34-year-old Kelce staying in the U.S. to prepare for mandatory minicamp in Kansas City, “Outlander” actor Sam Heughan dropped a joke about potentially stealing the Grammy Award-winning singer from the three-time Super Bowl champion.
In a video posted on his Instagram account, Heughan teased that he’ll win Swift’s heart and steal her from Kelce when she lands in Scotland.
“She obviously doesn’t know this, but when she comes to Scotland and when she sees me in the audience, she’s gonna forget all about…him (Kelce). And fall for a man with a ginger wig. How could she resist? She’s gonna shake him off and take me out instead. I’m really excited!”
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It’s obviously all jokes and fun games on Sam Heughan’s end. For what it’s worth, he was spotted holding hands with an unidentified woman just last week, so make of that as you will.
And to anyone thinking they can win Swift’s heart away from Travis Kelce? Just remember he’s a professional football player and probably not the type of person to mess with.
Travis Kelce & Chiefs Open Season vs. Ravens
It’s already been four months since Kansas City defeated San Francisco in overtime of Super Bowl 58 to secure a repeat as well as dynastic status. Up next, they’ll aim to become the first team in league history to win three straight Lombardi Trophies.
Kansas City’s quest to a three-peat will begin on Sept. 5, when they welcome reigning MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in the annual NFL Kickoff Game at Arrowhead Stadium. This will be a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game that Baltimore won 17-10.
