Chiefs' Travis Kelce Plans to Play in 2024

Travis Kelce Wants to Continue Playing in 2024

Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently expressed his commitment to playing football in the year 2024. Despite turning 34 years old in October, Kelce stated that he has no desire to stop playing anytime soon. He loves the challenge and the success that playing for the Chiefs brings him, and he wants to continue striving to be at his best every day.

Kelce acknowledged that he has considered retirement but emphasized that he has never seriously contemplated what he would do if he weren't playing for the Chiefs. He mentioned that he has enjoyed exploring opportunities outside of sports, such as his involvement in 'Saturday Night Live.' However, Kelce believes that retirement is still far down the road for him.

This season, Kelce fell just 16 yards short of his eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season as a tight end. Despite missing out on the milestone, he opted to rest in the final regular-season game, as the Chiefs had already clinched the AFC West championship and the third playoff seed. Kelce's focus is on the team's success and finding ways to contribute.

Kelce Reflects on a Different Season

The 2023 season was a unique one for the Chiefs, who had more losses than any other season since 2017. Kelce acknowledged that it was a different journey but one that he enjoyed. The team relied heavily on their defense, rather than their usual high-scoring offense led by Patrick Mahomes and Kelce. Despite the challenging season, Kelce embraced the new challenges and strived to help the team succeed.

He expressed the importance of situational football and being there for the team when they need him the most. Kelce recognizes the expectations set for himself and the team and continues to work towards achieving those goals.

Coach Andy Reid's Thoughts on Retirement

While Travis Kelce has made it clear that he plans to continue playing in 2024, his coach, Andy Reid, hasn't given retirement much thought. Reid, who will turn 66 in March, jokingly addressed the topic of retirement, stating that he is not that old yet. As the Chiefs head into the playoffs, Reid remains focused on leading the team and guiding them to success.