Travis Kelce is coming back for at least one more year with the Kansas City Chiefs during the upcoming 2025 NFL season.

After a painful loss in the Super Bowl last year to the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce simply could not walk away. He has shared that the loss in the big game was one of his main reasons for returning. However, he is also looking to bounce back from a down season.

During the 2024 campaign, Kelce caught 97 passes for 823 yards and three touchdowns. His 823 yards were the lowest of his entire 11-year career.

Heading into the 2025 season, the Chiefs need more from Kelce. He’s also receiving some motivation regarding his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.

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In a segment on ESPN, “SportsCenter” anchor Hannah Storm provided some Swift themed motivation for Kelce entering what could end up being his final year in the NFL.

“Can I just say, he’s gotta keep up with his girlfriend, who can do a three-and-a-half-hour concert without skipping a beat. And she does it back-to-back nights,” Storm said.

Recently, Patrick Mahomes also spoke out about Kelce’s future. He doesn’t think the star tight end is necessarily done playing after the 2025 season.

“If it’s the last ride, you would never know,” Mahomes said. “The way he’s talking about football, the way he’s talking about working and trying to be even better this year than he was last year. He doesn’t seem like a guy that, it’s his last ride or he’s tired of the job. He’s in here, he’s working. I know his body feels good. I think it feels better than even last year before going into last season.”

Mahomes ended his discussion about Kelce with a warning to the rest of the NFL.

“I think he’s motivated to go out there and have an even better year.”

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At 35 years old, Kelce has put together a career among the best tight ends to ever play. If he can bounce back and have another big-time season and lead Kansas City to another Super Bowl win, his legacy would jump even further.

Behind the confident comments from Mahomes and the extra motivation to keep up with his girlfriend, Kelce could be primed for a big-time 2025 season.

Everything will kick off for the Chiefs on Friday, Sept. 5 in Brazil against the AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers.

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