Travis Kelce on what he thinks led to his recent NFL decline
He attributes this decline to his burgeoning off-field commitments and increased public profile, including his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Kelce's non-football activities include acting cameos in films and television shows, and co-hosting the popular "New Heights" podcast.
His statistics reflect this dip, with his streak of seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons broken and his lowest yardage total since 2014 last season.
Despite the decline, Kelce expressed strong motivation to improve his performance for his team in the upcoming season.
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