Two weeks in the past on his “New Heights” podcast, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce supplied some preliminary feedback concerning his taking part in standing for 2025.
Within the week main as much as Tremendous Bowl LIX, Kelce had maintained that he felt he had some good soccer years left — however following the lopsided loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, his stance appeared to shift.
“I do know everyone desires to know whether or not or not I’m taking part in subsequent 12 months, and proper now, I’m simply kicking all the things down the street,” Kelce informed his brother. “I’m kicking each can I can down the street, and I’m not making any loopy selections, however proper now, the most important factor is simply being there for my teammates and being there for my coaches, understanding that there’s quite a bit that goes into this factor.”
Since Kelce shared these phrases, followers, native reporters and nationwide analysts have speculated about whether or not he would stroll away ceaselessly.
After 12 seasons within the league, three championships and numerous information, no person would blame the tight finish for calling it a profession. Nonetheless, head coach Andy Reid’s Tuesday remarks on the NFL Scouting Mix in Indianapolis prompt in any other case.
“That’s as much as Travis,” stated Reid. “[I told him], ‘Get out of city and chill out.’ That’s sort of my motto for these guys. They performed a number of video games for a constant quantity of seasons right here. And so that you get to the tip of the factor, you’ve exhausted your self mentally and bodily, step again and maintain that. Then we’ll discuss.
“For proper now, I feel that’s what he’s doing, and he and I’ll get collectively now. Pay attention, I had exit conferences with all the fellows earlier than they left, so we did have an opportunity to speak.”
Kelce’s remaining season comes with an $11.5 million roster bonus due on March 15 as a part of a $19.8 million wage cap in 2025, resulting in exterior hypothesis that common supervisor Brett Veach had carried out a tough deadline for Kelce to decide.
On Tuesday, Veach dismissed these stories, insisting that the membership is already budgeting as if Kelce will play one remaining season.
“We’re simply working as if he’s right here,” Veach informed native Kansas Metropolis writers after his podium session. “If one thing modifications, would it not put us ready the place we may have possibly finished one thing else? Sure, however that cash will nonetheless get rolled over subsequent 12 months, so I imply you’d have it. I feel he had an excellent dialog with coaches on the finish of the 12 months, and his intention was to complete out this contract. So we’re targeted on our offseason plan, and he’s right here.”
Ought to Kelce announce his return, the GM hopes for a extra becoming conclusion for the longer term Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer.
“We’re excited to have him again — and hopefully exit a champion,” stated Veach.
