Travis Kelce’s NFL future unclear — and could depend on Super Bowl 2025 result: insider

Travis Kelce’s NFL future unclear — and could depend on Super Bowl 2025 result: insider

When Travis Kelce was asked this week about where he sees himself in three years, he said he wasn’t exactly sure, but “hopefully, still playing football.”

That, however, might not be the case.

In fact, according to a new report from NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans could end up being the last game of the star Chiefs тιԍнт end’s career.

Travis Kelce and the Chiefs are looking for a third straight Super Bowl. Getty Images

Rapoport indicated that Kelce, playing in his fifth Super Bowl, is expected to take some time to think about his future after the big game against the Eagles, and that the outcome could affect his decision.

That decision is expected before the start of the new league year on March 12, the same day free agency begins.

The 10-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro has had a down year by his lofty standards, totaling 823 receiving yards, 8.5 yards per reception and three touchdowns, all of which were full-season lows.

Nevertheless, the 35-year-old shined in his final game of the regular season, on Christmas, with eight catches for 84 yards and a touchdown.

And that momentum seemed to carry over into the divisional round against the Texans, when he recorded his ninth playoff game of at least 100 receiving yards to break Jerry Rice’s NFL record.

He didn’t factor much into the AFC Championship game with just two grabs.

Chiefs тιԍнт end Travis Kelce (87) participates during Super Bowl 59 Opening Night on Feb. 3, 2025, in New Orleans. AP

“I love doing this. I love coming into work every day. I feel like I’ve still got a lot of good football left in me,” Kelce said Tuesday. “We’ll see what happens. I know I’ve been setting myself up for other opportunities in my life. That’s always been the goal, knowing that football only lasts so long. You’ve got to find a way to get into another career and another profession. I’ve been doing that in my offseasons. But for the most part, I plan on being a Kansas City Chief and playing football.”

In mid-January, Kelce joined sports media personality Stephen A. Smith on his eponymous podcast and said that his mind “changes every single day” when it comes to the retirement question.

“I love everything that I’m doing. … But at the end of the day, I’m not having that extreme success on the field,” Kelce said. “I’ll reevaluate it like I always do [and] I’ll probably tell myself how much I love this thing and I’ll come back next year.”

Travis Kelce reacts after a catch during the Chiefs’ AFC Championship road win over the Ravens on Jan. 28, 2024. Getty Images

He followed that up on his “New Heights” podcast that he hosts with his brother Jason, who retired following the 2023 season after 13 seasons as the Eagles center, that he would love to end his career “on my terms.”

If Sunday does end up being the final game of his career, it will close the book on what is surely a Hall of Fame resume.

He not only ranks 14th on the NFL’s all-time receptions list (1,004) and 28th in yards (12,151), but he’s ranked first and second in those respective categories in postseason play.

Sunday’s game against the Eagles gives him and the Chiefs a chance to complete a three-peat, something that’s never happened in the Super Bowl era.

Related Posts

NFL star Stephon Gilmore recalls moment furious Bill Belichick left him in tears with brutal criticism

NFL star Stephon Gilmore recalls moment furious Bill Belichick left him in tears with brutal criticism

North Carolina football players: You’ve been warned. Head coach Bill Belichick doesn’t care if you’re a top recruit or, for that matter, Tom Brady. The first-year Tar…

Deshaun Watson announces major life update with girlfriend Jilly Anais on social media

Deshaun Watson announces major life update with girlfriend Jilly Anais on social media

Controversial NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson has announced his marriage to longtime girlfriend Jilly Anais on Instagram, with a pair of pH๏τos shared through their accounts.  The Cleveland…

Former NFL star is diagnosed with rare form of cancer as football legend makes huge donation for treatment

Former NFL star is diagnosed with rare form of cancer as football legend makes huge donation for treatment

The NFL world is rallying around former star Bryan Braman after it was revealed that he’s been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.  Braman,…

Tom Brady takes steamy shower and shows off ripped physique on yacht in Ibiza amid Sydney Sweeney links

Tom Brady takes steamy shower and shows off ripped physique on yacht in Ibiza amid Sydney Sweeney links

Tom Brady left little to the imagination as he enjoyed a steamy outdoor shower and was spotted unwinding on a luxurious yacht off the coast of Ibiza…

Ex-Dolphins star Reshad Jones scammed of .5m by financial advisor and woman he ‘never met’, police say

Ex-Dolphins star Reshad Jones scammed of $2.5m by financial advisor and woman he ‘never met’, police say

Florida police have arrested a 49-year-old woman and are looking for a financial advisor after the pair allegedly swindled about $2.5 million from former Miami Dolphins star…

Ex-Dolphins star Reshad Jones has .58 million allegedly stolen with woman jailed

Ex-Dolphins star Reshad Jones has $2.58 million allegedly stolen with woman jailed

Former Dolphins Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones allegedly had $2.58 million stolen from him by a woman, who has since been jailed, and a former financial advisor…