Travis Kelce has no plans to retire anytime soon, even if the Kansas City Chiefs win their third consecutive Super Bowl on Sunday.
The 35-year-old tight end’s future has been a hot topic, especially with his rising fame off the field due to his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift and his successful media career through his popular sports podcast.
At the Super Bowl opening-night event, Kelce was asked where he sees himself in three years. He responded, “Hopefully still playing football. I love doing this, I love coming into work every day. I feel like I still have a lot of good football left in me. We’ll see what happens.
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. But for the most part, I plan on being a Kansas City Chief and playing football.”
Despite not being at the peak of his career, Kelce is still performing at a high level. He caught 97 passes this season for 823 yards and three touchdowns.
Travis Kelce celebrates after catching a passIn the divisional round against Houston, Kelce had an impressive game with seven catches for 117 yards. He now holds the record for the most catches in the playoffs (174) and ranks second in receiving yards (2,039) and touchdown catches (20), trailing only Jerry Rice.
At the Super Bowl opening-night event, Kelce was one of the most popular players, surrounded by a large group of reporters and fans. They asked him a range of questions, from football to dancing, and even if he planned to propose to Swift if the Chiefs win. Kelce humorously replied, “A Super Bowl ring? Next question.”
Kelce also shared how his relationship with Swift motivates him on the field. “I better hold up my end of the bargain,” he said. “If she’s out here being the superstar she is, never taking no for an answer, and always working her tail off, I better match that energy for sure.”
