TRAVIS KELCE’S decision to not retire is down to Taylor Swift.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end suffered defeat in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles and there were rumors it could have been his last ever game.

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Travis Kelce cited Taylor Swift’s songs for fuelling his moivationCredit: Getty
But Kelce has one more year left on his contract and has decided to at least see out his deal.

On the New Heights podcast with his brother Jason, he revealed his Swift’s music has inspired him to go for Super Bowl glory again.

Kelce said: “The only way you can find yourself in the light is to find yourself in the dark first.

“I just listen to music that is very telling of my mood.

“Taylor’s music, she has something for everything. How the Eagles broke my heart.”

Kelce’s decision not to retire was confirmed on ESPN’s Pat McAfee Show.

In a message, the 35-year-old wrote: “I’m coming back for sure.

“Got a real bad taste in my mouth with how I played in that last game and with how I got the guys ready for battle. I can’t go out like that.”

But with Kelce ageing, his workload is set to be reduced in the new season.

According to Fox columnist Harry McKenna, “Travis Kelce wasn’t himself on Sundays – not every week.

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“Behind the scenes, practice was getting harder and more painful.

“The Chiefs plan to reduce his workload went belly-up when injuries hit.”

On staying healthy, Kelce said: “I’ve been fortunate over the past five, six years I’ve played more football than anybody.

“The fact that we keep going to these AFC Championships and these Super Bowls, that means I’m playing an extra three games more than everybody else in the entire league.

“That’s a lot of wear and tear on your body.”