Travis Kelce shares Taylor Swift’s thoughts on Chiefs star’s possible retirement
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce appears to be entering the twilight of his career this season as his numbers have declined in his 12th season in the NFL.
Kelce faced various criticisms during the season, with some accusing him of being eliminated or spending too much time with girlfriend Taylor Swift. He still had 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.
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Travis Kelce, No. 87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, attends 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 has been healthy all season and only missed Week 18, as the Chiefs decided to rest their starters after the bye week. As the season enters its final stretch and retirement is in the air, Kelce was asked if Swift has any thoughts on what he calls a career.
“She totally encourages me to enjoy the 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. (picture)
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“I have all the support in the world to continue chasing these dreams.”
Kelce said he considered leaving, but his thoughts “changed every day.”
He is the most successful tight end in Chiefs history, surpassing Tony Gonzalez’s franchise record.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, #87, warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. (Charles Leclerc – Image)
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He had 1,004 career catches for 12,151 yards and 77 touchdowns. He is competing for a fourth Super Bowl title with Kansas City. If the Chiefs succeed, it will be the first three-peat in the Super Bowl era.
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