Travis Kelce Breaks Silence on Retirement Decision Ahead of 2025 NFL Season
July is here, which means NFL training camps are right around the corner. All 32 teams are gearing up for a shot at the ultimate prize, winning the Super Bowl in early February.
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One of the big offseason storylines has been whether Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce would return for another year or call it a career.
The Chiefs came up short in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, and now, as another season approaches, Kelce looks like he's ready to run it back.
Appearing on the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast earlier this week, Kelce discussed the retirement rumors. While he considered it, Kelce made it clear he's all in for 2025.
"Man, I want to make this [expletive] the best thing ever."
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Kelce talked about how the Super Bowl loss left him unsettled and contributed to his hesitation about the future.
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'It might have made me think about it a little bit more, I think. I just had a sour taste in my mouth immediately, and like man, I can't—this can't be the last game, you know?'
He also addressed how his body feels at this point in his career and what it takes to keep performing at a high level.
"I still feel like I can do it, and I kind of wanted to give myself that full focus. When I looked back at the year and how I prepared, it's not like I was doing it wrong, but I want to give it everything."
Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
At 35, Kelce knows the physical demands of the NFL don't get easier.
"When you get older, you start to figure things out differently. Your body doesn't respond like it used to. You have to focus more on preparation and recovery. During the week, you need a plan to get back to 100%. Thinking about all that, I just didn't want to leave anything on the table."
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So, what's left for Kelce to accomplish?
"I want to give it my all and do this for the childhood dream in me, you know what I mean?"
Kelce still has one year on his 2-year, $34.2 million contract to give it his all to solidify his status as one of the greatest to ever play the position.
He's a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time first-team All-Pro, ten-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team. He also co-hosts the popular podcast "New Heights" with his brother Jason, frequently discussing everything from football to his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.
Related: Travis Kelce's Latest Commerical Appearances Catches Attention on Thursday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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