Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce He appeared to enter the twilight of his career this season as his production numbers dipped in his 12th season in the NFL.
During the season, Kelce faced all kinds of criticism, with accusations that he was washed up or spending too much time with his girlfriend Taylor Swift. He still managed to have 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.
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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Even at 35 years old, Kelce has been healthy all season and only missed Week 18 as the Chiefs opted to rest their rookies after already completing the bye week. With a whiff of retirement entering the air as the season winds down, Kelce was asked if Swift is considering calling it a career.
“She totally encourages me to enjoy playing this game,” the 10-time pro bowler told the “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” adding that Swift loves coming to Arrowhead Stadium for games.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a shared photo. (IMAGIN)
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“I got all the support in the world to keep chasing these dreams.”
Kelce suggested he thought about retiring, but his mind “changes every day.”
He is the most successful tight end in Chiefs history, surpassing Tony Gonzalez’s franchise records.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. (Images by Charles LeClaire-Imagno)
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He has 1,004 career receptions for 12,151 yards and 77 touchdowns. He is chasing his fourth Super Bowl title Kansas City. If the Chiefs pull it off, it will be the first three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
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