Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been in the league since 2013 and has cemented himself as one of the best tight ends ever. He was thrown into even more of the spotlight this past season after it was revealed that he was dating pop star, Taylor Swift, and becoming a Super Bowl champion once again. There have been rumors swirling around the league that the legendary tight end could hang up the cleats soon, especially when his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce retired this offseason. He recently revealed his retirement plan when asked about how long he believes he has left in the NFL.
Travis Kelce Retirement Plan
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The star tight end revealed that he cannot put a timeframe on his retirement just yet, but hinted at playing for a while longer.
I know there’s opportunities outside of football for me… I’m still a little kid when I come in this building… I love coming to work every single day and doing this. I’m gonna do it until the wheels fall off…
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Before his statement on the matter, many fans and analysts speculated that he could retire this offseason after coming off of his third championship victory to focus more on his relationship with Swift. However, from the sound of his statement, it seems Kelce will be in the league for a while longer, as he said he plans to play ‘until the wheels fall off’, which he has shown no sign of yet.
Accomplished Career
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Since being drafted by the Chiefs in 2013, Kelce has amounted to 907 receptions for 11,328 yards with 74 touchdowns, which is amongst the top tight ends to ever play the game. He has consistently been able to get to 1,000 plus receiving yards in almost every year he has played, with only four seasons without reaching that mark.
Kansas City Chiefs Championship Can Affect Decision
Even though the tight end had a down year for his standards in 2023, he seems determined to do much better this upcoming season and years to come. Many speculate that he will retire if the team can win their third Super Bowl in a row in the 2024-2025 season as he will have become one of the most accomplished players to ever play the game. How long do you think Kelce has left in the league and will winning another championship affect when he makes his decision to finally call it a career?
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