Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce Determined to Extend Playing Career
Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end Travis Kelce has expressed his unwavering desire to continue playing football until his body can no longer sustain the rigors of the game. “I want to keep playing until the wheels come off,” Kelce declared. “I love this sport. I love being a part of this team. I love the competition. I love the camaraderie.” Kelce, 33, is one of the most prolific pass-catching tight ends in NFL history. He has made seven Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams, and has been named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year once. Despite his age, Kelce remains a vital part of the Chiefs’ offense. Last season, he caught 92 passes for 1,150 yards and nine touchdowns, helping the team reach the AFC Championship Game. Kelce recognizes that his playing days are numbered, but he is not ready to call it quits just yet. “I know I’m not going to play forever,” he said. “But I’m going to push it as far as I can. I’m going to keep grinding, keep working, and keep playing hard. And when the time comes that I can’t do it anymore, I’ll be ready to hang it up.” Kelce’s unwavering determination is a testament to his love of the game and his competitive spirit. As long as his body allows, he intends to continue making an impact for the Chiefs and extend his remarkable playing career for as long as possible.Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who signed a new two-year contract in April, expressed his desire to continue playing football until he retires during the first day of the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who signed a new two-year contract in April, expressed his desire to continue playing football until he retires during the first day of the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp. Kelce, 34, has played 11 seasons for the Chiefs and has become one of the most well-known players in the NFL despite playing a position often considered less glamorous. He has already become the Chiefs’ career leader with 11,328 yards receiving and needs just 10 more receptions to surpass Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez for that record. While Kelce acknowledges that the end of his career is closer than the beginning, he is fueled by his desire to explore other avenues in sports and entertainment after he retires. He hosts a popular podcast with his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, and will soon host a quiz show on Amazon Prime. He has also appeared on shows such as ‘Saturday Night Live’ and plans to continue dabbling in acting. Despite his success on and off the field, Kelce remains focused on his football career. “I can’t put a timetable on it,” he said of his retirement. “Man, I love going to work every day. … I’m going to do it until the wheels come off. Hopefully, that doesn’t happen anytime soon.” General manager Brett Veach believes Kelce is a “unicorn” in the NFL and shows no signs of slowing down. However, he admitted that the chances of someone playing that deep into their 30s are slim. In other news from the Chiefs’ minicamp, kicker Harrison Butker was absent due to an illness, while guard Joe Thuney missed the session as he continues his recovery from chest surgery. Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, defensive end Charles Omenihu, and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were present but did not practice. The three-day minicamp will conclude on Thursday when the Chiefs hold their Super Bowl ring ceremony.
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