Patrick Mahomes didn’t need to communicate out of flip about Travis Kelce’s future within the NFL.
Whereas hypothesis started to swirl about whether or not Sunday’s Tremendous Bowl 2025 loss can be his final within the league, Mahomes was requested about what was subsequent for his teammate.
“I’ll let Travis make that decision on his own, man,” Mahomes mentioned after the Chiefs misplaced 40-22 to the Eagles. “He’s given a lot to this crew and to the NFL and been such a pleasure, not just for me to work with however for folks to look at. He is aware of he nonetheless has a variety of soccer left in him. You’ll be able to see it. He at all times makes performs within the greatest moments, however it’s if he desires to place in that grind as a result of it’s a grind to go on the market and play 20 video games and get to the Tremendous Bowl.
“He’s done enough to be a gold jacket guy and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but I know he still has a love for the game.”
Kelce had a quiet recreation on Sunday within the Tremendous Bowl loss.
The tight finish made 4 catches on six targets for 39 yards and didn’t report a landing.
Kelce briefly spoke with reporters after the sport however didn’t handle his future.
He did communicate on the subject earlier within the week throughout Tremendous Bowl Opening Night time, expressing a hope that he’ll nonetheless be enjoying soccer subsequent season however acknowledging the long run was not solely clear.
“We’ll see what happens,” Kelce mentioned. “I know I’ve been setting myself up for other opportunities in my life. That’s always been the goal knowing football only lasts for so long. You have to find a way to get into another career and another profession. I’ve been doing that in my offseason.”
