NFL Insider's latest update on Chiefs TE Travis Kelce raises questions about Super Bowl LIX that are all but moot now
Many expected Travis Kelce to step up for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, but it was clear that he didn't look like himself. And Chiefs general manager Brett Veach explained why. "We’re never going to make excuses and talk about it but he was battling a pretty big illness […]
Many expected Travis Kelce to step up for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, but it was clear that he didn't look like himself.
And Chiefs general manager Brett Veach explained why.
"We’re never going to make excuses and talk about it but he was battling a pretty big illness there before the Super Bowl," Veach said at the 2025 scouting combine on Tuesday. "Listen, the way the Eagles played it wouldn’t have made a difference but I think Travis is excited to come back."
On Tuesday, Veach also spoke about the retirement rumors surrounding Kelce, and gave his opinion on what he feels the answer will be.
“How we left at the end of the season is that he was fired up. He has one more year under contract," Veach said. "Still think he has that fire and desire to play."
According to reports, Kelce has until March 14 to make his retirement 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.
However, Veach set the record straight and told reporters that there is no deadline for him to make this decision.
"As far as I’m concerned, there is no deadline," he continued. "We left it as he’d be back, and we’re excited to get him back. And get him going.”
“Hopefully he has a magical season to end his magical career,” Veach added.
Kelce's performance was not the only reason the Chiefs lost, but it certainly didn't help.
