Travis Kelce Announces How Much Longer He's Playing In NFL - 'At Least'

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06/27/2024 03:09 PM

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 31: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the sideline before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

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Travis Kelce is still more than capable of being a difference-maker for the Kansas City Chiefs. But even he knows there'll come a time for him to ride off into the sunset and join his brother Jason in retirement.

While on the "Bussin' with the Boys" podcast, Kelce addressed his future in the NFL. He made it clear that he'll play at leas two more seasons.

Kelce won't commit to anything past the 2025 season. That means he'll play through his two-year, $34 million contract before making a decision.

"I'm at least doing [two years], then we'll see what the future holds," Kelce said, via On3. "I know there are other opportunities off the field for me. I think that was something Jason was really comfortable with, juggling whether he was going to come back. It's just a situation, I said it the other day, I love coming into work. I have so much fun. I still got the fire to keep getting better, I still got the fire to go out there and do that every single day. I can't really put a number on it, I just know I have two more years on my contract and we'll see what happens after that."

During a previous episode of "New Heights," Kelce said he'll retire once he starts playing at an average level. For now, he's still an elite weapon in the passing game.

"I love playing at it at a level where I know I can have a bunch of success," Kelce explained. "I know I can go out there and catch a flat route and turn it into a 15-20-yard gain and make a few guys miss, the moment that I can't do that, I think that's when I'm going to be when I'm like, alright, what am I doing this for?

"I get excitement out of catching a ball, splitting a bunch of defenders and getting a huge first down when nobody expected me to do it. Or I scored a huge touchdown in a playoff game in the fourth quarter when the team needed it the most. The moment that I can't do that, and I'm playing it at an average or a less of a successful level than I am right now, I think that's when I'm probably going to call it quits."

Whenever Kelce retires from the NFL, he'll be placed on a fast track to Canton. After all, he's one of the best tight ends to ever play the game.

In the meantime, Kelce will try to add at least one more Super Bowl ring to his résumé.