Taylor Swift NOT the Reason for Travis Kelce Dropping Retirement Plan? Rashee Rice Dishes on His Alleged Contribution in Getting NFL Star to Return

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Travis Kelce will play for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2025 NFL season, ending speculation about his retirement. After a disappointing performance in Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he had only four catches for 39 yards, Kelce did not immediately confirm his future.

During the 2024 regular season, his statistics were the lowest they’d been in over ten years. After several weeks of speculation, though, Pat McAfee announced that Kelce had made up his mind to rejoin the team, saying confidently, “I’m definitely returning.

Despite rumors that his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, influenced his decision, Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice claims he played a major role. Speaking to REVOLT Sports, Rice said, “I ain’t gonna lie to y’all, I’m 95 percent of the reason he ain’t retiring.”

Travis Rice contacted Kelce following the Super Bowl and urged him against retiring. Rice said that Kelce was nearly ready to quit football, but he stressed that they shouldn’t part ways in such a manner. As per Rice, Kelce appreciated the message and admitted it caused him to reconsider his decision.

Travis Kelce had been frustrated after the Chiefs’ 40-22 loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl as per Daily Mail. He left the stadium without speaking to the media, and both Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid addressed questions about his future.

Mahomes urged Kelce to come back, but Reid chose not to push his top tight end, stating he would respect his decision. In the end, it was Kelce’s choice to play another season. As Kelce expressed to McAfee, “I have a bad taste in my mouth about how I played in that last game. I can’t end like that!!!

Kelce later admitted that he wasn’t at his best in Super Bowl LIX. Speaking on his New Heights podcast with his brother Jason Kelce, he reflected on his performance, saying he felt he owed his teammates more effort and focus.

He shared that observing the video clips caused him to doubt his play. In response, Jason suggested he shouldn’t dissect the game too much, emphasizing that he is typically skilled at avoiding excessive contemplation.

Kelce’s return gives the Chiefs a major boost for the 2025 season. The tight end will earn a USD 11.5 million roster bonus and remain a key target for Mahomes. Despite posting career-low numbers in 2024, 823 receiving yards and three touchdowns, he is still considered one of the league’s best tight ends.

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2025-03-16 08:23