Travis Kelce: ‘No Plans to Retire,’ Talks Taylor Swift & Super Bowl Motivation/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Travis Kelce isn’t thinking about retirement, even if the Kansas City Chiefs win their third straight Super Bowl. The 35-year-old tight end says he still has “a lot of good football left” and plans to stay with Kansas City for as long as he can. While his relationship with Taylor Swift has boosted his global fame, Kelce remains focused on football, drawing inspiration from Swift’s relentless work ethic.
Travis Kelce: Retirement? Not Anytime Soon
Quick Looks:
- Kelce, 35, plans to keep playing football, even if the Chiefs win another Super Bowl.
- He still loves the game, saying: “I love coming into work every day.”
- Kelce has set himself up for a post-NFL career, but he’s not done yet.
- This season, he had 97 catches, 823 yards, & 3 TDs—slightly below his prime years.
- In the playoffs, he’s been dominant, ranking #1 in all-time postseason catches (174).
- He dodged a question about proposing to Taylor Swift, joking: “Super Bowl ring? Next question.”
- Kelce says Swift’s relentless drive motivates him, pushing him to stay at the top of his game.
Travis Kelce: ‘No Plans to Retire,’ Talks Taylor Swift & Super Bowl Motivation
Kelce Stays Focused on Football Despite Off-Field Fame
No Retirement Plans Anytime Soon
With three Super Bowls in reach, some have wondered if Travis Kelce would consider retiring. But at Super Bowl Opening Night, he made it clear:
“Hopefully still playing football. I love doing this, I love coming into work every day.”
Kelce acknowledged that he’s preparing for life after the NFL, but he’s in no rush to move on.
“Football only lasts so long. You have to find a way into another career. But for now, I plan on being a Kansas City Chief and playing football.”
Still a Playoff Superstar
While his regular-season numbers dipped slightly, Kelce proved he can still dominate in the postseason:
- 97 receptions in 2024, but only 823 yards & 3 TDs.
- Huge playoff game vs. Houston: 7 catches, 117 yards.
- All-time playoff leader in receptions (174).
- Ranks second only to Jerry Rice in postseason receiving yards (2,039) & TDs (20).
“I feel like I still have a lot of good football left in me,” Kelce said.
Taylor Swift: A Motivation, Not a Distraction
Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has put him in the global spotlight, but he says it drives him to be better.
“If she’s out here being the superstar she is, never taking no for an answer, and always working her tail off, I better match that energy for sure.”
Dodging the Proposal Question
One of the biggest viral moments from Opening Night came when Kelce was asked if he plans to propose to Swift if the Chiefs win.
His response?
“Super Bowl ring? Next question.”
Kelce has embraced the attention, but his focus remains on the field.
What’s Next for Kelce?
- Will he win his third straight Super Bowl?
- Can he break more postseason records?
- Will he remain with the Chiefs until retirement?
For now, Travis Kelce is showing no signs of slowing down.
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