“I relish the daily challenge that football presents, and I have no intention of calling it quits anytime soon,” confirmed Travis Kelce ahead of the Chiefs’ prime-time clash with the Miami Dolphins. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid echoed a similar sentiment, dispelling any retirement rumors surrounding him.
Speaking at a pre-NFL Playoffs press conference on Thursday, Kelce expressed his unwavering passion for the game, emphasizing his love for the constant challenge that motivates him to strive for excellence. As an 11-year veteran and potentially a future Hall of Famer, Kelce holds the distinction of being the Chiefs’ longest-serving player, joining the team shortly after Coach Andy Reid’s arrival in January 2013.
#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce on the possibility of retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL per @ByNateTaylor:
“I have no reason to not (keep playing) football. I love it. I love the challenge it gives me every day. I have no desire to stop anytime soon.”
Strong words from Kelce… https://t.co/OAi6yluHIF pic.twitter.com/Cpv9blhdp2
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 11, 2024
Kelce’s impressive career includes nine Pro Bowl selections, four All-Pro nods, and a spot on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-2010s Team. This season, he recorded 93 catches, 924 yards, and five touchdowns in 15 games, ranking second among tight ends in receiving yards and third in receptions across the NFL.
Despite speculation about retirement, especially considering the Chiefs’ recent success, Kelce remains focused on achieving more milestones. With the Chiefs securing their eighth consecutive division title and a ninth straight playoff berth after defeating the Bengals 25-17 last week, the talk of retirement doesn’t align with Kelce’s ambitions. His sights are set on a third Lombardi Trophy, starting with a home game against the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Wild Card round on Saturday evening.
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