NFL Insider shares there's a strong feeling around the league about Travis Kelce's future that Chiefs fans will love
One NFL insider provided Chiefs Kingdom with some really great news on Wednesday. Appearing on the Rich Eisen Show, The Athletic's Dianna Russini spoke about what she's heard regarding Travis Kelce's retirement decision. "I can tell you from just having a few conversations with people around the league over the last few days, there's definitely a […]
One NFL insider provided Chiefs Kingdom with some really great news on Wednesday.
Appearing on the Rich Eisen Show, The Athletic's Dianna Russini spoke about what she's heard regarding Travis Kelce's retirement decision.
"I can tell you from just having a few conversations with people around the league over the last few days, there's definitely a sense that Travis is going to try to play more. I haven't heard anyone say 'yeah, he's really struggling with what he wants to do.' It's definitely leaning more towards that. That can, of course, change. It's going to be his decision and his decision only. For this Chiefs operation looking to move forward here, I think they fell pretty good that Travis has got a little bit more left in him," Russini revealed.
Kelce has been saying all along that he feels he can still play at this level. However, he has to make sure that he's mentally still as invested.
"That process can be grueling and it can weigh on you, it can make you better and it can drive you crazy at the same time," Kelce explained on New Heights last week. "And right now, it’s one of those things where it was kind of driving me crazy this year. And I think it kind of happens as you tail off towards the back nine of your career as SVP would say.
"As you see yourself or not feel yourself have the success that you once used to have, it’s a tough pill to swallow. And then on top of that, to not be there in the biggest moments, knowing your team's counting on you. Those are all extremely hard things to, it’s just a hard reality."
He's been laying low since the Chiefs' Super Bowl loss.
"I’m gonna take some time to figure it out. And I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back that it’s gonna be a wholehearted decision and I’m not half assing it, and I’m fully here for them," Kelce said. "I think I can play, it’s just whether or not I’m motivated or it’s the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person, to take on all that responsibility.”
According to The Athletic, Kelce has until March 14 to make his decision. Kelce is due a $11.5 million roster bonus on March 15, per Over The Cap. And with that, the NFL’s free agency period begins March 10.
So, we'll find out soon what Kelce decides.
