1 year, 2 months ago

Travis Kelce: Chiefs coach Andy Reid admits no final decision has been made on tight end ahead of Chargers game despite ruling out several starters for regular-season finale

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid plans to rest a number of his starters against the LA Chargers this weekend, though he is still yet to decide whether Travis Kelce will be one of them. As a result, Reid has already confirmed that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be rested ahead of their playoff campaign, and on Friday he revealed that four more starters will not be playing. Chiefs coach Andy Reid says no final decision has been made on whether Travis Kelce will play against the Chargers Reid plans to rest a number of his starters in their regular-season finale in LA on Sunday Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be rested ahead of their upcoming playoff campaign Despite being limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a neck issue, Reid says no final decision has been made on whether Kelce will line up against the Chargers at So-Fi Stadium. Kelce missed Kansas City practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to a neck problem Mahomes also made his first start as Chiefs quarterback when Reid shuffled his pack on the final day of the 2017 season at Denver after sealing No 4 seed with first-choice Alex Smith.

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Travis Kelce feels like he could play ‘possibly at a higher level’ for Chiefs in 2025

New York Times

How important was losing the Super Bowl in Travis Kelce’s decision to return for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs? One week after Kelce and the Chiefs affirmed the star tight end’s decision to return for the 2025 season, Kelce detailed his decision-making process on “New Heights.” The 35-year-old repeatedly alluded to a love for the game as a …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

“Expected to take time after the Super Bowl”: Travis Kelce is currently uncertain about his future playing career in 2025 and beyond

Times of India

Image via Imagn Images Travis Kelce is "undecided" about his future football career in 2025 Travis Kelce, a four-time All-Pro tight end, is not yet ready to retire from the NFL, as he approaches the end of his 12th season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce has seen a decline in his performance over the past two years, dropping below …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play next season rather than retire

Associated Press

— Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce plans to play next season rather than retire. !” The Chiefs’ quest to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls ended with a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9. Kelce’s decision is hardly a surprise, considering Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday at the NFL …

3 weeks ago

Travis Kelce reportedly plans to return to Chiefs for 2025 season: ‘I can’t go out like that’

New York Times

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce doesn’t seem to be finished yet. On Thursday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” McAfee read a text regarding Kelce’s status for the 2025 season, which ESPN later confirmed came directly from the future Hall of Famer. #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/HqfpdqEjqa — Pat McAfee February 27, 2025 The X account of “New Heights,” the …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chiefs expect Travis Kelce will return for 2025 season, GM says

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kansas City Chiefs anticipate that Travis Kelce, the future Hall of Fame tight end, will play next season, general manager Brett Veach said Tuesday. He’s here, and we’re excited and looking forward to having him back.” If Kelce, 35, indeed stays with the team, the Chiefs’ 2025 season could be the last of his illustrious career. When …

1 month ago

Chiefs’ offseason to-do list: Protect Patrick Mahomes, retain Trey Smith and more

New York Times

— Well before they left the field at the Caesars Superdome, several Chiefs players shared season-ending hugs. One of the wildest statistics of the Chiefs’ dynasty is this: The Chiefs have started a different left tackle in each of their five Super Bowl appearances over the last six years. GO DEEPER Chiefs give Travis Kelce until mid-March to decide NFL …

1 month ago

Peyton Manning gives retirement advice to Travis Kelce as Chiefs stars weighs up huge decision

Daily Mail

Peyton Manning has advised Travis Kelce to not rush his retirement decision following the Chiefs' devastating Super Bowl loss to the Eagles. Kelce, 35, said ahead of the game that he hoped to still be playing in three years, but a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on the eve of the game said the tight end was 'undecided' about …

Travis Kelce issues first statement after Chiefs' Super Bowl defeat: 'I wasn't the best leader'

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1 month ago

Travis Kelce issues first statement after Chiefs' Super Bowl defeat: 'I wasn't the best leader'

Firstpost

Travis Kelce has hinted at a possible retirement following the Kansas City Chiefs’ heartbreaking loss at the Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. Image: Reuters Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has finally broken his silence following his team’s disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Travis expressed his frustration over his inability to shift the momentum …

1 month, 1 week ago

Chiefs give Travis Kelce until mid-March to decide NFL future: Source

New York Times

The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping Travis Kelce, their star tight end, decides to remain with the team for the 2025 season, which could be the last in his illustrious career. In the Mahomes era alone, Kelce has made 21 playoff starts since 2018 — more than a full season’s worth of additional games — while missing only five regular-season …

1 month, 1 week ago

Travis Kelce breaks silence after Chiefs' Super Bowl loss: ‘I'm kicking myself’

Hindustan Times

Travis Kelce is speaking out on his team's crushing Super Bowl loss. The 35-year-old, who was visibly emotional after the big game, is now facing the “hard reality.” In the preview clip of the upcoming episode of the New Heights podcast he co-hosts alongside his brother Jason Kelce, the Chiefs tight end breaks silence on his team's defeat. Kansas City …

1 month, 1 week ago

After Super Bowl flop, the Chiefs look toward the future with massive changes on the horizon

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Even as the confetti was flying and the Philadelphia Eagles were celebrating their Super Bowl triumph on the field of the Superdome, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs already were thinking about getting back to the big game next year. “It’s if he wants to put in that grind, because it takes it to go out …

1 month, 1 week ago

Inside the mind of Chiefs star Travis Kelce: ‘He’s always in his own zone’

New York Times

NEW ORLEANS — On Fridays, Travis Kelce wanders. GO DEEPER Chiefs Super Bowl media night: The Travis Kelce experience, embracing villainy and more Two days earlier, Kelce expressed a similar sentiment, telling reporters, “It’s months like these that make me feel like I can play forever. I’ve still got a lot of football left in me.” As Kelce’s fame has …

1 month, 1 week ago

Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl player props: Will Mahomes and Kelce keep up clutch trend?

New York Times

As the Kansas City Chiefs play for history and a potential third straight Super Bowl title, the player props betting market is teeming with options for fans to wager on or argue over. Of course, if Philadelphia’s offense stays hot and makes Kansas City trade touchdowns, as was the case during the Chiefs’ 38-35 win over the Eagles in the …

1 month, 1 week ago

Revealed: Travis Kelce's wild plan for the Chiefs Super Bowl party if they clinch the 'three-peat'

Daily Mail

Travis Kelce is a man who knows how to throw a party. And the Chiefs star is going all out if his team win the Super Bowl on Sunday and clinch the historic NFL 'three-peat'. Travis Kelce has reportedly made big plans for if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl on Sunday Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have spent nearly $200k …

Andy Reid: A historic three-peat is on the line for the Chiefs and their head coach. Standing in the way is Reid’s former team: the Philadelphia Eagles

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Reid: A historic three-peat is on the line for the Chiefs and their head coach. Standing in the way is Reid’s former team: the Philadelphia Eagles

CNN

CNN — For many years, Andy Reid was synonymous with midnight green, white and black. In 2023, Super Bowl LVII ended in the most dramatic of fashions with a field goal with eight seconds remaining that sealed Kansas City’s victory and Reid’s second career championship ring as a head coach. We’ve done that.” In 1997, Reid looked to be getting …

Mahomes, Kelce and the Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat faces its toughest challenge vs. the Eagles

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahomes, Kelce and the Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat faces its toughest challenge vs. the Eagles

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are pursuing history and a few of Taylor Swift’s records. It’s a rematch from two years ago when Hurts nearly led the Eagles to a championship only to watch Mahomes snatch it away by rallying Kansas City to a 38-35 win on Harrison Butker’s 27-yard field goal with …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt’s approach to second chances has led to his first Super Bowl

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has understood the value of second chances since fumbling on the first carry of his NFL debut in 2017. When Isiah Pacheco fractured his fibula in Week 2, Hunt got the call he’d longed to receive — not only from the team that drafted him, but during what has become the Chiefs’ …

Andy Reid on his coaching future with the Chiefs: ‘I’ll be back’

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Reid on his coaching future with the Chiefs: ‘I’ll be back’

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Coach Andy Reid doesn’t plan to leave the Kansas City sideline any time soon. “I don’t have a sense that he’s remotely close to wanting to be done,” he told Kansas City-area reporters. I don’t sense he’s anywhere close to being done.” Reid has a chance to become one of the NFL’s most accomplished coaches. Reid also …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andy Reid makes surprise suggestion for Travis Kelce's next career move after NFL star retires

Daily Mail

With speculation surrounding the future plans of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, his head coach offered a suggestion for a future career path were he to hang up the pads. Rumors about Kelce's future have been circulating throughout the 2024 season as the star tight end experienced something of a slump production-wise during the regular season. One could …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mahomes and the Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl to attempt a historic three-peat

Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are going for a three-peat in a Super Bowl rematch. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate victory against the Buffalo Bills after the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce reacts to …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The steadfast 6: Mahomes, Kelce and 4 others have carried the Chiefs to 7 straight AFC title games

Associated Press

— Five years ago, after the Kansas City Chiefs had just rallied to beat the San Francisco 49ers in their first Super Bowl appearance in five decades, Chris Jones settled behind a dais and was asked about what the future held for him. They’ve won four of the past six AFC championship games, and both losses came in overtime: to …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

There’s regular-season Kelce and playoff Kelce. Regular-season Chiefs and playoff Chiefs, too

Associated Press

— Patrick Mahomes has been around Travis Kelce long enough to know that there are two different versions of the tight end. There’s the regular-season Trav, a Hall of Fame-worthy player in his own right, and there is postseason Trav, who has ascended to near-mythic status while helping the Chiefs win three Super Bowls and close within two more wins …

2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith sends Jason Kelce and ESPN crew a message as he braves Kansas City cold at Chiefs-Texans game

Daily Mail

Travis Kelce's girlfriend isn't the only loved one the Kansas City Chiefs star will have at Saturday's playoffs game against the visiting Houston Texans. In his capacity as an NFL analyst for ESPN, Travis' brother Jason Kelce has arrived at Arrowhead Stadium for the pivotal Divisional Round matchup, where wind chill temperatures were hovering around 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Jason Kelce …

2 months ago

Travis Kelce sets NFL playoff record as Chiefs top Texans, advance to AFC Championship Game: Key takeaways

New York Times

Travis Kelce’s milestone game Saturday helped the Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat continue for another week with a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round. — Nate Taylor, Chiefs beat writer Kansas City’s pass rush delivers a masterpiece Led by longtime coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs’ defense accomplished its biggest mission. — Taylor Awaiting …

2 months ago

NFL divisional playoff picks: Rams among road teams seeking upsets, except Ravens favored

LA Times

The Chiefs offense has not be prolific this season, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes still has been clutch. How the Texans can win: As with the Rams, they’re an indoor team playing in the cold and on house money, so they can embrace some risk. Typically, Steve Spagnuolo’s defenses don’t give up big plays, but the Chiefs haven’t been great about …

2 months, 1 week ago

Travis Kelce denies Chiefs intentionally lost Week 18 game to eliminate Bengals from playoffs

CNN

CNN — Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce denied that the team intentionally lost its Week 18 game to ensure that the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention. Due to the two teams’ shared history, the nature of the Week 18 defeat from the Chiefs led to social media speculation that Kansas City intentionally lost to the Broncos to …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahomes, Kelce watch backups get blown out 38-0 by Broncos, now Chiefs aim for Super Bowl three-peat

Associated Press

DENVER — Patrick Mahomes spent a chilly Sunday afternoon strolling the sideline in a jacket and sweatpants, with a handwarmer pouch secured around his waist. “Today, obviously was not great, but we know it’s ahead of us as a team,” said Carson Wentz, who started in place of Mahomes and went 10 of 17 for 98 yards before being taken …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nix leads Broncos past Chiefs’ reserves 38-0 and into playoffs for 1st time since 2015 season

Associated Press

DENVER — Bo Nix celebrated the end of Denver’s eight-year playoff drought with a bunch of new friends. The rookie quarterback circled Empower Field while handing out high-fives to fans after he passed for 321 yards and four touchdowns in a 38-0 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs’ bevy of backups on Sunday. But the fans deserve it, it’s been …

With nothing at stake, Chiefs rest Mahomes, Kelce and several other starters against Broncos

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

With nothing at stake, Chiefs rest Mahomes, Kelce and several other starters against Broncos

Associated Press

DENVER — The Kansas City Chiefs are resting Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and several other starters against Denver in the regular-season finale on Sunday with nothing at stake. That’s why coach Andy Reid announced that backup Carson Wentz will be under center instead of Mahomes and that a host of other players will sit out against the Broncos. …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kansas City Chiefs make huge Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes call hours before NFL finale against Broncos

Daily Mail

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will sit out the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 18 clash against the Denver Broncos with the NFL playoffs looming, the team confirmed Sunday afternoon. With Mahomes ruled out, it was believed that other key Kansas City starters - like pass rusher Chris Jones and tight end Kelce - could also be benched. Patrick Mahomes and …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix, Broncos shut out Chiefs to clinch playoff date with Bills: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Nick Kosmider, Nate Taylor and Chris Licata The Denver Broncos galloped past the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, securing a decisive 38-0 home win and punching their ticket to the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. With Kansas City resting most of its starters, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones, Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos stomp out 9 years of demons in playoff-clinching win. Now they want more

New York Times

DENVER — As soon as Garett Bolles and the rest of the starters for the Broncos were pulled off the field midway through the fourth quarter, the realization set in and the bear hugs flowed liberally. But we're not done yet.#EasyToCelebrate pic.twitter.com/VdA29gzZ8K — Denver Broncos January 6, 2025 The victory by the Broncos on Sunday — a laser-focused effort in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs saving their best for the playoffs, so blowout loss in Denver doesn’t hurt

New York Times

The Chiefs couldn’t leave Denver on Sunday night because of the winter storm that draped Kansas City in ice and snow, but they did accomplish what was at the top of their priority list against the Broncos in their regular-season finale. Coach Andy Reid was able to rest his best players — quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, pass …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs designate CB Jaylen Watson to return and plan to sit most of their stars at Denver

Associated Press

— The Chiefs designated Jaylen Watson to return from the injured list Friday, raising the chances that one of their top cornerbacks could be available when they begin play in the divisional round of the playoffs in a couple of weeks. “He’s really done well coming back,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after Friday’s workout. He was out there until …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Broncos get third chance at ending long playoff drought as Kansas City plans to play bevy of backups

Associated Press

Kansas City at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 9 1/2. He needed 175 games to surpass 1,000, or 28 games fewer than Jason Witten.. Kelce has 77 TD receptions, breaking Tony Gonzalez’s Chiefs record of 76. Kelce is next with 174.. Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy needs one TD catch to match Rashee Rice’s franchise …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

History says Broncos can’t underestimate Chiefs, starters or not, in must-win game

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos didn’t need to hear Andy Reid’s official announcement Wednesday to know the Kansas City Chiefs coach planned to rest key starters, including superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, when the two AFC West rivals meet in the regular-season finale Sunday. “We didn’t play our best game, but teams that are playoff teams find a way to …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs to start Carson Wentz at QB against Denver, which would clinch a playoff berth with a win

Associated Press

— The Chiefs will start backup Carson Wentz at quarterback on Sunday in Denver in a game that means nothing to Kansas City, which has already clinched the No. Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced his decision to rest Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday, shortly before they returned to practice from an extended break following their Christmas Day win in Pittsburgh. “It’s …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco to rest sore ribs. With No. 1 seed secure, others may sit out this week for KC

Associated Press

— Chiefs coach Andy Reid is planning to give running back Isiah Pacheco most of the week off to rest his sore ribs. “We’ll be OK from it,” Reid said of the long break, “because of the rest we gain here.” It’s almost certain that Patrick Mahomes will get the majority of Week 18 off, if not all of it, …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Travis Kelce reflects on his struggles for top form with the Chiefs this season after clinching TD record

Daily Mail

Travis Kelce has insisted he is happy with his role on the Kansas City Chiefs after becoming the franchise's all-time leading touchdown scorer in the Christmas Day win over Pittsburgh Steelers. Kelce hauled in a franchise record 77th receiving touchdown, overtaking Tony Gonzalez as the Chiefs beat the Steelers 29-10 to lock up the AFC's No. It was a highlight …

Travis Kelce makes Chiefs history on Christmas Day without Taylor Swift

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Travis Kelce makes Chiefs history on Christmas Day without Taylor Swift

The Independent

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Travis Kelce makes Chiefs history on Christmas Day without Taylor Swift

The Independent

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Happy holiday for Chiefs, who wrap up AFC’s No. 1 seed with dominant win in Pittsburgh

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — One by one, each player on the Chiefs exited the field Wednesday afternoon and walked along the left wall inside the bowels of Acrisure Stadium. Before they entered the visitors’ locker room, many of the Chiefs smiled and said two words with glee: “Merry Christmas!” Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ best pass rusher who didn’t play because of a …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs breeze past Steelers to secure AFC top seed with Christmas win: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Nate Taylor, Mike DeFabo and Cale Clinton The Kansas City Chiefs played one of their most complete games of the season on Christmas Day, handling business against the Steelers in a 29-10 win on the road. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense failed to score more than 30 points once again, but their 389 total yards were Kansas City’s …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs have QB Patrick Mahomes and WR Hollywood Brown active for their matchup with Texans

Associated Press

— Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was starting and wide receiver Marquise Brown was active for Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans, giving Kansas City arguably its healthiest and most complete offensive lineup of the season. It’s about me finding that balance and seeing where I’m at.” The Chiefs activated Brown from injured reserve on Friday, just over a week after …

3 months ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expects to play vs. Texans in matchup of AFC West and South champions

Associated Press

— Texans coach Demeco Ryans was asked early in the week, long before anybody knew the severity of Patrick Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain, if he expected the Chiefs quarterback to play against them Saturday. Mahomes was able to practice this week after hurting his ankle late in last week’s victory over Cleveland, and all signs point to him being on the …

3 months ago

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes off injury report, ‘will most likely’ start vs. Texans

New York Times

Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury scare seems like it’s only a scare as the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback “will most likely” start against the Houston Texans on Saturday, coach Andy Reid said in a Thursday news conference. Reid said Mahomes moved around “pretty good” during Thursday’s practice session. The Chiefs removed Mahomes off the injury report Thursday after listing him as …

3 months ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes plans to play against Texans on Saturday despite his high-ankle sprain

Associated Press

— Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is preparing to play against Houston on Saturday, unless his ailing ankle puts the two-time MVP in such a precarious position that he can’t protect himself or he “puts the football team in a bad position.” Mahomes sustained a mild high-ankle sprain late in a 21-7 win in Cleveland on Sunday. He began to receive …

3 months ago

Will Patrick Mahomes miss time? That’s the big question after Chiefs improve to 13-1

New York Times

CLEVELAND — Even a comfortable win on the scoreboard wasn’t comfortable for the Kansas City Chiefs. “I thought the smart decision was to put Carson in.” The Chiefs could wind up regretting the call on Mahomes’ final snap. It’s something I have to get better on as the season ends here and we go into the playoffs.” Patrick Mahomes limps …

3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs’ off-the-couch additions becoming necessary part of their three-peat drive

New York Times

— In early September, running back Kareem Hunt was on the couch — literally. “All I’ve got to do is go out there on the field and be the best version of myself.” The reason the Chiefs felt Humphries had to start is because Wanya Morris, a second-year player, allowed 11 pressures on 48 pass-blocking snaps the previous week in …

3 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on having to play 3 times in an 11-day span: ‘It’s not a good feeling’

Associated Press

— You can count Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes among those who are not exactly thrilled about the NFL forcing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to play three times over an 11-day span in the coming weeks. Mahomes was asked whether he has ever had three games in such a short span, he replied: “I haven’t in football.” …

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