Travis Kelce explains decision to return to Kansas City Chiefs for another season
A week after confirming he would return for a 13th NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce explained his decision to come back on Wednesday.
A week after confirming he would return for a 13th NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce explained his decision to come back on Wednesday.
Speaking with brother Jason Kelce on their “New Heights” podcast, the 10-time Pro Bowler Kelce said he believes he can contribute even more to the Chiefs than he did last season.
“I still feel like I can play at a high level and possibly at a higher level than I did last year,” Kelce said. “I don’t think it was my best outing. I think I let my guys down in a lot more moments than I helped them.”
Though Kansas City reached the Super Bowl for the third straight year in 2025, Kelce didn’t reach his typically high standard. He finished the regular season with the fewest receiving yards (823), touchdowns (3) and yards per reception (8.5) of his career, excluding his rookie year when he played in only one game.
In the postseason, Kelce caught only one touchdown, his lowest total since 2018.
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