“Andy Reid Shuts Down Chiefs Doubters with Bold Take on Travis Kelce’s Retirement Rumors!”
ANDY REID has given his verdict on the prospect of Travis Kelce retiring after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl 59 defeat.
The 35-year-old has two years left on his contract, heading into the 2025 NFL season.
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Andy Reid has provided an update on Travis Kelce’s futureCredit: Getty
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Kelce has opened up about his disappointing Super Bowl performanceCredit: Getty
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Kelce and Reid will reunite for at least one last season
Kelce was considering hanging up his cleats after a Hall of Fame-bound career, a source previously shared with The U.S. Sun.
That came after the devastating 40-22 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl last month.
The loss ended the Chiefs bid for a historic three-peat, which would have been a first in NFL history.
But the Chiefs’ head coach Reid, has announced Kelce will be back for the 2025 campaign.
Reid told The Bettor Angle podcast: “He said he was coming back, and he’s all in.
“He’s all in, he’s a heck of a player. I mean listen, he’s getting older but you’re talking about the guy that’s going to go down as maybe the best of all time at that position.
“And okay well, if he’s a step slower or whatever people are saying, he’s still one of the best in the National Football League and in my eyes he’s the best.”
Kelce had a forgettable game in New Orleans last month, only making four catches on six targets for a mere 39 yards.
He opened up on his disappointing Super Bowl performance on his New Heights podcast.
The tight end said: “I feel like I owe the guys that I come into that building with a whole lot more effort and focus.
Kansas City Chiefs announces Travis Kelce’s retirement decision after weeks of speculation
“I just don’t know what it was during that game man, I wasn’t at my best.
“The more that I see clips or watch the film and put myself back into those moments, man, I’m just like ‘what the f***.”
His brother and co-host Jason replied: “Don’t overanalyze it Trav. You’re the king of not overanalyzing, so don’t overanalyze it.”
Travis then added: “But that’s how I find motivation. That’s how I create the beast, that’s how I flick the switch.”
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Kelce has been with the Chiefs for the past 12 seasons
NFL important dates 2025 season
March 12 – Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
It is understood Kelce had been in talks with the team, family and friends over his future for weeks.
Pop sensation girlfriend Taylor Swift has been a close confidante of his.
He was close to calling time on his legendary 12 year-long NFL career.
But the tight end has clearly made the decision to come back, and the Chiefs are now aware of that.
That means another run at a a fourth Super Bowl ring for him.
By his own high standards, Kelce struggled during the 2024 regular season.
He posted his fewest receiving yards (823) and touchdowns (three) since his sophomore season in 2014.
