Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelse has not made a decision about his potential retirement.
Kelse, 35, revealed in a recent episode about what his NFL future will be like.New height. ”
“I want everyone to know if I'm playing next year. Now, I'm just kicking everything in the future.
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Kansas City Chief Stitch End Travis Kelles faced the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome. (Imagn image of Bill Streicher-Immagn)
The three-time Super Bowl champions completed their 12th NFL season and finished with a 40-22 demolition by the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX.
“I'm not making crazy decisions, but the biggest thing for now is being there for my teammates and being there for my coaches. There's a lot to be had with this. I understand there are. Over the years, I played more football than anyone else.”
“The fact that we keep going to these AFC Championships and Super Bowls means that I'm playing more than three games than everyone else in the league. That's what you're doing. It's a lot of wear on the body.”
“There's a lot of time in a building… the process can be tough. It can weigh you down. It can make you better and drive you crazy. You can It happens when you tail towards the back nine of your career.”
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Querce leaves the field on Sunday, February 9, 2025 after losing Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Having achieved incredible success for the Chiefs over the past eight seasons, Kelse has played 25 playoff games and added seasons and half of the games to the 175 regular season games he played in his career.
Kelse was still productive this season, but his yards (823) and touchdowns (3) this year in the regular season were the lowest he had in his full season.
In the Super Bowl, Kelse had only four catches for 39 yards, but they all came along with the Chiefs, who were taken over with multiple touchdowns.
“It's a difficult medicine to swallow, just as you feel you don't have the success you once had,” Kelse said.
“Being not there in the biggest moment, knowing that your team is counting on you, that's all very difficult. It's just a harsh reality.”
The star's tight end said it would take him a little while for him to figure it out.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kells adjusts his helmet before the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
“I think I'd imagine my teammates would be something if I came back. It was a heartfelt decision,” Kelse said.
“I'm not half-hearted. I'm completely here for them and I think I can play. As a person, as someone who takes on all that responsibility.”
If Kelse decides to retire, he will likely be the first Barott Hall of Fame and will go down as one of the tightest endings ever in NFL history.
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