Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce appeared to enter the twilight of his career this season as his production numbers declined in his 12th NFL season.
Kelce faced all kinds of criticism during the season, with accusations that he was a washout or spending too much time with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. He still managed to make 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.
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Travis Kelce, #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 was healthy all season and only missed Week 18 as the Chiefs decided to rest their starters after already completing a bye week. With the smell of retirement creeping in as the season enters the home stretch, Kelce was asked if Swift thinks he calls it a career.
“She fully encourages 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 the games.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a shared photo. (IMAGINE)
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“I have had all the support in the world to continue pursuing these dreams.”
Kelce suggested he had considered walking away, 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. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)
He has 1,004 receptions for 12,151 yards and 77 touchdowns in his career. He is aiming for a fourth Super Bowl title with Kansas City. If the Chiefs succeed, this will be the premier trio of the Super Bowl era.
