Travis Kelce undecided about playing in 2025; Super Bowl result could determine future: report
Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently made headlines with his comments about his future in football. While he expressed hope of continuing to play for another three years, a new report suggests that Super Bowl LIX could potentially be his last game.
According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Kelce is undecided about returning for the 2025 NFL season and is expected to take time after the Super Bowl to consider his future. The decision is expected to be made before free agency begins on March 12th. Kelce’s future in the game could hinge on the outcome of Sunday’s game.
Despite his impressive career statistics, including ranking third in catches and yards among tight ends in NFL history, Kelce’s performance this season has shown signs of decline. This season marked the first time since 2015 that he played in at least 16 games but failed to reach the 1,000-yard mark. He also scored only three touchdowns in the regular season, the lowest of his career outside his rookie season.
If Sunday’s game does turn out to be Kelce’s last, it would mark the end of a legendary career. Kelce has made 10 Pro Bowls and was named a First- or Second-team All-Pro seven times. His off-the-field stardom has also risen in recent years, with notable appearances such as hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2023 and his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.
Kelce’s brother, Jason, retired last year after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, who the Chiefs will be facing in Sunday’s Super Bowl. The matchup is a rematch of the Super Bowl from two years ago that featured both brothers.
As Kelce prepares for what could potentially be his final game, fans and football enthusiasts will be watching closely to see how the star tight end performs and what decision he ultimately makes about his future in the sport.
