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Did Travis Kelce really lose 25 pounds? Chiefs star debunks exaggerated weight loss claims
Travis Kelce clears confusion over alleged 25-pound weight loss before NFL season (Getty Images)
Travis Kelce
has officially addressed the swirling rumors about his offseason weight loss, and he's not holding back. During the Kansas City Chiefs' mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, the veteran tight end took a moment to clear the air after headlines suggested he had dropped a dramatic 25 pounds.
'Don't believe all you read on the internet, guys, all right?' Kelce joked when asked about the report, brushing off the viral claims with a grin. Though he admitted that he's 'down some weight from the end of the season last year,' Kelce firmly stated, 'I never told anybody' he had lost 25 pounds.
Travis Kelce finally sets the record straight on rumored 25-pound weight loss this offseason
This clarification came after ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the 35-year-old had revealed to close contacts that he had slimmed down significantly.
'He's told people close to him that he's lost about 25 pounds this offseason,' Fowler said on SportsCenter, adding that Kelce 'vowed to change' his playing weight after carrying more than usual during the 2024 season.
Whether or not the number is accurate, one thing is certain—Travis Kelce has been putting in the work. The three-time Super Bowl champion explained that the offseason finally gave him some breathing room to reset and focus on improving his form.
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'Each year's different,' Kelce said. "I'm down some weight from the end of the season last year. This year, I got some time to really focus on some form running. Certainly feeling good, and it'll pay off," Kelce said, via Charles Goldman.
Kelce's weight became a talking point earlier this year when, during an episode of the New Heights podcast, he joked with his brother Jason Kelce that they were 'in the same weight class,' referencing his own offseason weight gain.
Jason, who recently retired, didn't hold back either, noting Travis had 'been drinking more.'
That playful banter stood in stark contrast to the more serious commitment Travis showed in the months following his Super Bowl win. Between romantic getaways with
Taylor Swift
and public appearances with teammate Patrick Mahomes, Kelce also prioritized his health. The duo even joked about their 'dad bods' during Kansas City's annual Big Slick Celebrity Party in June.
With training camp now underway and retirement talks looming, Kelce appears more focused than ever. He has reportedly spent most of the offseason in Florida grinding through workouts, determined to keep performing at an elite level. After facing criticism last season for not being in top shape, the Chiefs star seems intent on proving that won't be the case this year.
If anyone thought he was coasting into the twilight of his career, Kelce's renewed dedication to fitness says otherwise.
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