Travis Kelce was sick with a ‘pretty big illness’ before Super Bowl loss, Chiefs GM says

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Travis Kelce was sick with a “pretty big illness” before losing this year’s Super Bowl, according to the general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, Brett Veach. “We’re never going to make excuses and talk about it, but he was battling with a pretty big illness there before the Super Bowl,” he said about Kelce, who’s dating pop star Taylor Swift. “But the way the Eagles played it wouldn’t have made a difference.” Veach also addressed the nature of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss, saying the game was a “bad day to have a bad day.” He added: “We’re to use that as motivation to get better throughout this off-season.” open image in gallery Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is considering retirement after the Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia He also hit back at the ongoing speculation about Kelce retiring, saying the Chiefs is expecting to see the tight end on the field in the upcoming NFL season. “He makes us better when he’s in our locker room and on our field and we’re excited to get him back.” Veach also has no doubt that Kelce could handle the rigours of another season, saying the 35-year-old “finds a way to stay in shape and produce at a level that only he can,” and that he has “accomplished everything that there is in this game.” open image in gallery Travis Kelce’s frustration was obvious as he watched his side fall apart against the Eagles during the Super Bowl.