Travis Kelce's seven-year streak of 1,000 yards receiving has come to an end, but the Kansas City Chiefs star isn't ready to call it quits.
Kelce has been in the NFL for over 10 years.
He turned 34 years old about three months ago, and there is some speculation that the All-Pro tight end will soon step away from football. On Thursday, Kelce was quick to shake off talk of his retirement.
“There's no reason to stop playing football. I love it,” Kelce told reporters before the Chiefs' wild-card playoff game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Travis Kelce (87) and Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs meet before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. age). (David Urit/Getty Images)
Kelce added that he is still playing at a high level and is still excited about the challenge of competing in the NFL.
“We still have success. Just come in with the right mindset. I love the challenge it gives me every day to do my best,” Kelce said. “And like I said, I don't plan on quitting anytime soon.”
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Kelce finished the regular season with 984 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He remains a key cog in the Chiefs' offense and a reliable target for star QB Patrick Mahomes.
Kelce admitted that he took some time to think about retirement, but his thoughts never progressed enough to seriously consider life after football.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 87, runs in front of Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devine Deablo, 5, during the first half of a game on Nov. 26, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
“I was fortunate to have some things I enjoyed doing outside of the sports world, including being on camera,” Kelsey said. ” [‘Saturday Night Live’] This brought me new happiness and maybe even opened up a new career path for me.
“But it's also weird to say that at this point in my career. I think it's a long way off from now.”
The Chiefs finished the 2023 regular season with an 11-6 record and earned the No. 3 seed in the AFC. The defending Super Bowl champions enter Saturday's frigid playoff game as favorites to beat Miami.
Much of the Midwest is experiencing a cold snap that is expected to continue through the weekend. According to AccuWeather, Saturday's weather forecast for Kansas City calls for temperatures in the single digits during the day, dropping to -9 degrees overnight. This game will be one of the coldest ever played in Kansas City.
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 8, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Steven Maturen/Getty Images)
The Dolphins struggled to play games in cold weather, with temperatures above 40 degrees, and fell in the standings for the 10th consecutive time. Regardless of Saturday's result, it looks like this won't be the last time Kelce suits up.
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Kelce, a two-time Super Bowl champion, remains focused on pursuing a third championship.
“Obviously, when we talk about legacy, we think more of the Super Bowl, and just having that desire every day to be some kind of teammate, we definitely need to get that right mindset in,” he said. said. .
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