Travis Kelce has no plans to retreat from the spotlight after his NFL career ends.
In his latest film with his brother Jason Kelsey, “New Heights” PodcastThe Chiefs tight end explained that he wants to be an “outspoken figure” in the sports world when he eventually hangs up his uniform for good.
The conversation was conducted by Jason. Bloomberg report Last week, it was reported that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is considering, and should consider, selling a minority stake in the team.
“Stop trying to get me involved. This is you,” Travis said, laughing. “Yeah. [I would turn down an opportunity to become an owner]Because when the game is over, I want to broadcast it… That’s what I want to do. I want to be a commentator who gives commentary on the game.”
The brothers joked that they would probably never be able to afford a minority stake in an NFL team, and Travis said he would like to buy a minority stake in the Chiefs if the opportunity arose after he retires.
After announcing his retirement from the NFL in March, Jason added that he plans to give up the multi-year broadcast deal with ESPN he agreed to in May and become a minority owner of the Eagles.
Travis, an All-Pro NFL player, did not elaborate on his future plans as he is attending Chiefs minicamp this week ahead of his 12th NFL season.
A week after Jason joined ESPN, Travis agreed to a contract extension with the Chiefs, becoming the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, the contract adds two years to his current signing bonus of $34.25 million.
When Travis decides to end his career at the professional level, he seems poised to make an easy transition into the world of broadcasting.
Travis is known for his cheerful personality. He hosted “Saturday Night Live” He will make a surprise appearance on the show in March 2023. A skit about his girlfriend Taylor Swiftin October of that year.
He also handled the media frenzy surrounding the couple’s whirlwind romance with grace.
Travis went public with his relationship with Swift in 2023 and has appeared in numerous commercials, including for Pfizer, Experian, and DirecTV, and appeared on the cover of WSJ magazine.
Travis’ business managers, Andre and Aaron Eanes of A&A Management, say they want him to be as famous as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
“We were trying to make Travis world famous,” Andre Eanes said in an interview. The New York Times Announced earlier this year, “We didn’t know how it would come to fruition, when it would come to fruition, or what would further drive it, but it was always an idea in the back of our minds.”
Travis also signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) last spring to pursue further acting work.
Additionally, the Kelsey brothers are reportedly the largest investors in independent light beer company Garage Beer. ESPN’s Adam Schefter on wednesday.
This will be the first time that the two will be significant owners and operators of a business together.
The Chiefs open the 2024-25 season on Sept. 5 in Kansas City against the Ravens.
