Chiefs GM Reveals What Travis Kelce Told Him at End of Last Season
Travis Kelce decided to continue his NFL career after expressing he didn't want to end his season on a playoff miss, according to Chiefs GM Brett Veach. Kelce waited several weeks before officially announcing his return, but made his intentions clear shortly after the team's final game. He later signed a three-year extension with the Chiefs, signaling his desire to finish his career in Kansas City.
- ▪The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time in ten years last season.
- ▪Brett Veach stated that Travis Kelce told him and Coach Andy Reid he 'ain't going out like this' after the final game.
- ▪Kelce signed a three-year contract extension with the Chiefs, though he may not play the full term.
- ▪Kelce wanted to support Patrick Mahomes during his recovery from a torn ACL.
- ▪Kelce recorded 76 receptions, 851 yards, and five touchdowns last season, earning his 11th straight Pro Bowl selection.
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By Cole SullivanShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade last season and entered the offseason with several question marks — one of the biggest being the future of veteran tight end Travis Kelce.Kelce ultimately took several weeks to decide on his NFL future, but according to general manager Brett Veach, a conversation after the team’s final game made it clear what his decision would be.“There was a lot of speculation in mid-November, early December about Travis retiring,” Veach said.
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