Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce appeared to enter the twilight of his career this season as his production numbers fell in his 12th NFL season.
Kelce faced all kinds of criticism during the season, with accusations that he was broke or spending too much time with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. He still managed 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.
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Travis Kelce, number 87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, watches 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 age 35, Kelce was healthy all season and only missed Week 18 when the Chiefs decided to rest their starters after coming off a bye week. With the smell of retirement hanging in the air as the season enters the home stretch, Kelce was asked if Swift had any idea he would consider it a career.
“She’s fully encouraging me to enjoy playing this game,” the 10-time Pro Bowler said on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” adding that Swift loves coming to Arrowhead Stadium for games.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a split photo. (IMAGE)
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“I received all the support in the world to continue pursuing these dreams.”
Kelce suggested he has considered walking away, but his opinion “changes every day.”
He is the most successful tight end in Chiefs history, surpassing Tony González’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-Imagn)
He has 1,004 receptions for 12,151 yards and 77 touchdowns in his career. He’s chasing a fourth Super Bowl title with Kansas City. If the Chiefs are successful, it will be the first three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
