Travis Kelce Sends Strong Retirement Message Before NFL Season
Travis Kelce Sends Strong Retirement Message Before NFL Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is gearing up for his 13th NFL season, still eyeing a fourth Super Bowl win after falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in February.
Advertisement
Kelce, 35, is coming off one of the worst seasons of his NFL career. Despite making a 10th-straight Pro Bowl, the former Cincinnati Bearcats tight end recorded 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns.
Following the Super Bowl loss, Kelce took some time away from football to ponder his potential retirement. But, after a few weeks, he elected to return to the Chiefs for 2025.
And Kelce, after spending some time in Florida, has made his way back to Kansas City for the Chiefs' mandatory minicamp, which began on Tuesday and runs through Thursday.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87).Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Following Wednesday's practice session, Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and other Chiefs players spoke to the media for a press conference. When asked about his choice to return for another season, Kelce admitted it wasn't a tough one.
Advertisement
"(It) wasn't a hard decision,' Kelce said. 'I really didn't feel like it was my last game.'
Kelce also added that he doesn't see himself playing for any other NFL team as he ends the final year of his two-year contract.
"I can't envision myself playing anywhere else," he added.
Kelce has been one of the best players in the league since joining the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. Throughout his career, he has helped the Chiefs win three Super Bowls, as well as seven All-Pro honors. He was even named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
Kelce will begin his 13th season with Kansas City on Sept. 5, with a Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Advertisement
Related: Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce Make Chiefs Announcement on Tuesday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Eagles Slot Cornerback Named NFL Best
Eagles Slot Cornerback Named NFL Best originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Through the first four weeks of the 2024 season, the Philadelphia Eagles fielded one of the worst pass defenses in the game. All that changed after the bye week. Advertisement While some analysts will point to a more buttoned-up unit under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, one player's arrival certainly changed the foundation of Philadelphia's defense. Cooper DeJean, the defensive back out of Iowa, missed most of training camp and the first month of the season due to a hamstring injury. The moment he arrived on the field in Philadelphia's 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 6 (the first game after their bye week), he quickly became an integral part of Philly's defense. A few months later, not only is DeJean a Super Bowl champion/hero, but the league has begun to recognize him as the best in the league at his position. Bill Barnwell of ESPN wrote a piece this week detailing DeJean's prowess in the slot and how no cornerback can match the kind of impact he had on Philadelphia. Advertisement "Yes, he's already there," Barnwell said. "DeJean spent the first month of his rookie season on the sideline, but after Philadelphia's Week 5 bye, his move into the starting lineup coincided with a massive defensive improvement. "After ranking 26th in expected points added (EPA) per play on defense before the bye, the Eagles were comfortably the league's best defense by the same metric afterward." Barnwell did add that DeJean will see more time this year on the outside in addition to his usual work in the slot. The departure of Darius Slay will force the Eagles to get creative in the back end of their defense. DeJean appears more than up to the task. Advertisement If he's anything like he was in the slot last season, Philadelphia's nickel corner may be one of the league's best and most versatile players. Related: Eagles Legends Shine on ESPN's All-Quarter Century NFL Team Related: Nick Sirianni's Stunning Turnaround Lands Him Among NFL's Top Coaches This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman goes on IL for first time in his career because of oblique strain
Baltimore Orioles' Gary Sánchez, left, celebrates with pitcher Félix Bautista after a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, June 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman (35) looks on after striking out against Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman (35) looks on after striking out against Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) Baltimore Orioles' Gary Sánchez, left, celebrates with pitcher Félix Bautista after a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, June 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman (35) looks on after striking out against Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the injured list Saturday for the first time in his career because of a strained left oblique. The 27-year-old Rutschman had an MRI on Saturday morning and the Orioles announced the move about 15 minutes before their game against the Yankees. Advertisement 'He's been super durable, especially for a catcher,' Baltimore interim manager Tony Mansolino said. 'Unfortunately, if he does, if this is a thing, he's going to go, but hopefully it's not too long.' Rutschman was in Baltimore's original lineup Friday as the designated hitter before feeling pain during batting practice and being scratched. The Orioles recalled Maverick Handley, who will serve as the backup to Gary Sánchez until Rutschman returns. Rutschman is hitting .227 with eight homers and 20 RBIs in 68 games this season. The top overall pick in the 2019 amateur draft is hitting .309 (17 for 55) in his last 15 games after hitting .182 (16 for 88) in his previous 25. Advertisement Rutschman has been among the more durable catchers in the majors. After playing 113 games following his debut in May 2022, he appeared in 154 games in 2023 and 148 last season. Handley is 3 for 40 in 15 games with the Orioles this season. In 17 games with Triple-A Norfolk, Handley is hitting .322 with one home run and 5 RBIs. ___ More AP baseball:
Associated Press
14 minutes ago
- Associated Press
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman goes on IL for first time in his career because of oblique strain
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the injured list Saturday for the first time in his career because of a strained left oblique. The 27-year-old Rutschman had an MRI on Saturday morning and the Orioles announced the move about 15 minutes before their game against the Yankees. 'He's been super durable, especially for a catcher,' Baltimore interim manager Tony Mansolino said. 'Unfortunately, if he does, if this is a thing, he's going to go, but hopefully it's not too long.' Rutschman was in Baltimore's original lineup Friday as the designated hitter before feeling pain during batting practice and being scratched. The Orioles recalled Maverick Handley, who will serve as the backup to Gary Sánchez until Rutschman returns. Rutschman is hitting .227 with eight homers and 20 RBIs in 68 games this season. The top overall pick in the 2019 amateur draft is hitting .309 (17 for 55) in his last 15 games after hitting .182 (16 for 88) in his previous 25. Rutschman has been among the more durable catchers in the majors. After playing 113 games following his debut in May 2022, he appeared in 154 games in 2023 and 148 last season. Handley is 3 for 40 in 15 games with the Orioles this season. In 17 games with Triple-A Norfolk, Handley is hitting .322 with one home run and 5 RBIs. ___ More AP baseball:
