Because the Nationwide Soccer League’s (NFL) common season involves a detailed, Travis Kelce is reflecting on the season.
He’s additionally exploring what might come subsequent for him, together with whether or not or not he’ll return to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs or to the NFL in any respect subsequent 12 months.
On a brand new episode of the “New Heights” podcast, which Travis co-hosts together with his brother, Jason Kelce, Travis first opened up in regards to the season’s irritating finish with the Chiefs not making the playoffs.
With the Chiefs absolutely out of the operating for the massive recreation this 12 months, Jason requested Travis to share his “closing sentiments” in regards to the 2025-2026 season.
“It was a tricky season, clearly,” Travis stated on the podcast. “We completed the season with lots of starters form of being banged up so we had a mix of men that have been getting their first style of what the NFL has to supply, which is enjoyable, however it undoubtedly has its challenges, and, you already know, it’s a tricky solution to exit.”
Not making the playoffs is an excellent more durable tablet for Travis and the Chiefs to swallow given the truth that they made all of it the best way to the Tremendous Bowl the final three years, with wins in 2023 and 2024 and a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.
Over the previous few weeks, Travis has been candid about the truth that he’s toying with the thought of retirement.
For Travis, it’s all about assessing his bodily well being and talent after 13 years of giving it his all within the league.
“If my physique can heal up and relaxation up and I really feel assured that I can provide it one other 18, 20, 21 week run, I feel I’d do it in a heartbeat,” he stated of his potential return.
“So I’m confused, so that you’re not already coming again?” Jason requested, then following up with the truth that Travis’ teammate Chris Jones publicly stated he was “not shopping for” the concept Travis may not be again on the crew once more subsequent fall.
“That’s why we love Chris, he’s very optimistic,” Travis stated with fun.
