Travis Kelce’s Retirement? Chiefs GM’s Latest Statement Has Fans Talking

Originally appeared on E! Online

It sounds like Travis Kelce isn’t taking to the sidelines just yet.

In a Feb. 25 interview at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Kansas City Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach appeared to shut down rumors that Kelce is retiring after the 2025 Super Bowl.

“How we left it at the end of the season is that he was fired up,” Veach said. “He has one more year under contract. I still think he has that fire and desire to play.”

And The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini shared that she also believes the tight end is leaning toward sticking around.

“I can just tell you from having a few conversations with people around the league over the last few days there’s definitely a sense that Travis is going to try to play more,” Russini said a week prior during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. “I haven’t heard anyone say, ‘Yeah, he’s really struggling with what he wants to do.'”

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However, Travis has not spoken out regarding his future. In fact, Travis shared that he’s not “making any crazy decisions” just yet in a Feb. 12 episode of his New Heights podcast.

“I know everybody wants to know whether or not I’m playing next year, and right now, I’m just kicking everything down the road. I’m not making any crazy decisions. I’m gonna take some time to figure it out,” Travis said. “And, I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it’s a wholehearted decision. I’m not half-assing it, and I’m fully here for them.”

Travis Kelce attends a press conference ahead of 2025 Super Bowl
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Travis, 35, signed a two-year contract prior to last season that made him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. And despite reports that he will get a $11.5 million roster bonus if he commits to the next season by March 14, Veach doesn’t seem too worried about the alleged deadline.

“As far as I’m concerned, there is no deadline,” he said. “I think we left it as he’d be back, and we’re excited to get him back and get him going.”

For more on Travis, read on.

He’s a Family Man

<p>He's a Family Man</p>

Uncle Travis

<p>Uncle Travis</p>

Travis Learned From His Timeouts

<p>Travis&nbsp;Learned From His Timeouts</p>

Jason Kelce Has His Brother’s Back

<p>Jason Kelce Has His Brother's Back</p>

He’s Got Big Post-Football Plans

<p>He's Got Big Post-Football Plans</p>

The Kelces Aren’t Matchmakers

<p>The Kelces Aren't Matchmakers</p>

Who Caught Kelce?

<p>Who&nbsp;Caught Kelce?</p>

A Longer Run

<p>A Longer Run</p>

A Swift Recovery

<p>A Swift Recovery</p>

So Is It Gonna Be Forever?

<p>So Is It Gonna Be Forever?</p>

Chief Concerns

<p>Chief Concerns</p>

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