hao123Kansas City, July 2025 – At age 35, Travis Kelce — the legendary tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs — is heading into his 13th NFL season. And based on his latest comments, this might be the final chapter of his storied football career.
📉 2024 Season – Signs of Wear?
Kelce wrapped up the 2024 season with 823 receiving yards and just 3 touchdowns, marking his lowest production since 2015. The numbers reflect the natural effects of age and the gradual decline in physical explosiveness — something even a veteran like Kelce can’t escape.
Despite missing some games for recovery, Kelce remained a key playoff contributor, helping lead the Chiefs to Super Bowl LIX. However, the heartbreaking loss appears to have left a lingering sense of unfinished business.
💬 “I still have that fire to win”
Speaking on the New Heights Podcast with his brother Jason Kelce — who recently retired — Travis shared:
“If this is my last year, I want to go out on a high note — with another Lombardi Trophy. For the fans, my teammates, and myself.”
Kelce hasn’t officially announced plans to retire, but with just one year left on his contract (through 2025) and signs of wear, many believe this season could be his swan song.
💰 Contract & Future
Kelce is entering the final year of his $34.25 million deal, signed in 2022. While the Chiefs could offer him an extension, most insiders agree the organization will let him call his own shot — much like Jason Kelce did with the Eagles.
🏆 A Hall of Fame Career
Travis Kelce is the only tight end in NFL history with 7 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, surpassing legends like Tony Gonzalez and Rob Gronkowski. His résumé includes:
- 4 Super Bowl appearances, 3 championships (LIV, LVII, LVIII)
- 9 consecutive Pro Bowl selections
- 1 First-Team All-Pro, 3 Second-Team All-Pro honors
- Over 11,000 career receiving yards and nearly 80 touchdowns
📌 The Legacy
If 2025 truly is Kelce’s final season, he won’t just walk away as a fan favorite — he’ll leave as one of the greatest tight ends of all time.
With Patrick Mahomes still leading the offense, Andy Reid at the helm, and a strong young supporting cast, Kelce has a real shot at ending his career with a fourth Super Bowl ring — the perfect finish for a legend.
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