Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce appeared to be entering the twilight of his career this season, as his production numbers dipped in his 12th season in the NFL.
Kelce faced all kinds of criticism throughout the season, with accusations flying around him that he was washed up spending too much time with his girlfriend Taylor Swift. He still managed to have 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games.
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Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, watches during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Even at age 35, Kelce was healthy all season, only missing Week 18 when the Chiefs decided to rest their starters after already coming off a bye week. With the smell of retirement in the air as the season entered its final stages, Kelce was asked if Swift had any idea he would call it a career.
“She fully encourages me to enjoy playing this game,” the 10-time Pro Bowler continued “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” adding that Swift enjoys coming to Arrowhead Stadium for games.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a split photo. (PROPOSE)
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“I had all the support in the world to continue chasing these dreams.”
Kelce suggested he has thought about stepping away, but his thoughts “change every day.”
He is the most successful tight end in Chiefs history, surpassing Tony Gonzalez’s franchise records.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, No. 87, warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn images)
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He has 1,004 receptions for 12,151 yards and 77 touchdowns in his career. With his title he is chasing a fourth Super Bowl title Kansas City. If the Chiefs succeed, it will be the first three-peat of the Super Bowl era.
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