Travis Kelce has been urged to “step away from the sport for slightly bit” earlier than making a choice about his future.
Travis Kelce may retire on the finish of the season
The 36-year-old sports activities star is rumoured to be considering retirement from the NFL, however Jason Kelce, Travis’ brother, has inspired his sibling to take his time earlier than making a agency determination.
Jason, 38 – who additionally loved a vastly profitable profession within the NFL, earlier than saying his retirement in 2024 – stated on Monday Evening Soccer: “I am curious too.
“In my view, to nail that call, you have to step away from the sport for slightly bit.”
Travis’ Kansas Metropolis Chiefs group have no hope of reaching the Tremendous Bowl, however Jason has inspired his sibling to take pleasure in his final video games of the present season.
He stated: “Play these final three video games, take pleasure in them along with your teammates, take pleasure in that along with your coaches. The group’s going to be totally different whether or not you come again or not subsequent yr. So, take pleasure in these final three video games after which let it sink in. It will come to you with time.”
Earlier this yr, Travis insisted that he nonetheless has “much more to show” within the NFL.
The sports activities star briefly contemplated retirement after dropping the 2025 Tremendous Bowl, however Travis nonetheless felt motivated and impressive.
He advised reporters: “It wasn’t a really robust [decision] for me.
“I do know I am getting older, however on the similar time I nonetheless really feel like I received loads that I can show on this league. It actually wasn’t that onerous of a choice for me.”
Travis felt harm after dropping the Tremendous Bowl earlier this yr, however his ardour for the game remained as robust as ever.
He stated: “I really like soccer. I do not suppose I actually thought of it that a lot. My family and friends and the group and the fellows and ladies on this constructing, I really like coming into work each single day.”
Regardless of this, Travis took his time earlier than deciding to commit himself to a different season with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
Travis – who’s engaged to pop star Taylor Swift – defined: “You need to let the feelings die down [after the end of the season].
“That was the largest factor — you do not need to make selections off preliminary feelings.”
