Travis Kelce (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
Travis Kelce’s up-and-down 2024 season ended badly. He did not show up against the Eagles as he did in the previous Super Bowl against them in 2023.
Kansas City Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach knows precisely why he was a non-factor.
Veach discussed the issues facing the tight end in the run-up to the game on an upcoming episode of the NFL podcast, “The Insiders.”
First, he made it clear he wasn’t “making excuses” for the Chiefs’ loss but stated that Kelce was “battling a pretty big illness” before the Super Bowl.
He quickly added that Travis Kelce’s illness did not make much difference to the score as the Eagles destroyed them 40-22.
“We didn’t have the end to our season that we hoped for,” he added.
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Following the blowout loss, Kelce, who had four receptions for 39 yards and no touchdowns, took responsibility for the team’s loss.
“I’m kicking myself for some of the tiny, tiny decisions I made on the field,” said Kelce on the New Heights podcast. “I wasn’t the best leader that I could be in motivating my guys and keeping my guys calm, cool, and collected.”
“I put a lot of that on myself as the guy that’s been in the building for 12 years and seen a lot of football and actually seen a situation just like this in the Super Bowl,” Travis Kelce said. “It’s a tough pill to swallow. It’s a hard reality, man.”
The Chiefs boss would also address the swirling rumors that Kelce is set to retire.
When asked if the star would return for the 2025 season, Veach said, “I think so. We anticipate Travis being back. We’re excited to have Travis back.”
Travis Kelce Won’t Be Retiring
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Travis Kelce is not ready to hang up his cleats just yet, at least according to Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach.
Speaking to reporters from the NFL Scouting Combine, the GM said the Chiefs are “anticipating” Kelce’s return for the 2025 season.
Talks of retirement picked up during the playoff run, as Kelce played terrible games against the Bills and Eagles.
March 14 is the date when Kelce’s $11.5 million roster bonus for the 2025 season.
“And She’s Still Rich And Doesn’t Give AF”: Social Media Had All Sorts Of Wild Reactions Over The Latest Taylor Swift Drama
Jan 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Recording artist Taylor Swift arrives at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium before a 2025 AFC divisional round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans. Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Fans had all sorts of interesting reactions on social media over a report about Taylor Swift losing a large number of Instagram followers.
Taylor Swift attended Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans two weeks ago to cheer on her man, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles. But there was little for the back-to-back defending champions to celebrate, as Philly denied their three-peat bit with a stunning 40-22 blowout victory.
One of the more memorable instances of the Super Bowl was when the largely pro-Eagles crowd booed Swift as she was shown on the Caesars Superdome jumbotron. The legendary music artist was visibly surprised by the reaction:
According to the SportsMillions gaming website, Taylor Swift has lost over 144,000 followers since the Super Bowl. The report, as passed along by the New York Post, led to all sorts of hysterical reactions on X/Twitter:
“They’re probably all from Philadelphia. Good football team – but damn their fans are ruthless, almost as bad as Steeler fans. Go Cowboys!,” wrote one fan.
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“And she’s still rich so she doesn’t give AF.,” another said.
“So have I. How about some help, please?” quipped one user.
“Umm, what did she do besides sit there trying to watch her partner play in the football game? I’m confused 🤔,” a fan asked.
“144K followers lost? That’s a rounding error for Taylor—she’s still got 282M. Eagles fans booed, but her empire’s not crumbling. Thoughts?” another asked.
“Yeah apparently Taylor’s not so swift,” a fan said.
“Ok that’s fantastic, less fake fans to battle with for tickets for her next tour,” wrote one user.
“People really unfollowed her because she got booed at the super bowl, thats pretty lame, also kinda funny tho lol,” quipped another.
The Chiefs’ loss prevented them from completing the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat. But they became just the fourth team in history to reach four straight big games, joining the 1971-73 Miami Dolphins, 1990-93 Buffalo Bills and 2016-18 New England Patriots.
Rumors Continue To Swirl About Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Engagement
Taylor Swift (Photo by: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY)
Over the last few months, multiple reports have surfaced about Travis Kelce potentially proposing to Taylor Swift. Obviously, only those two and some people in their inner circles know if it’s really on the horizon, but it’s a fun storyline for Swifties to follow during the NFL offseason.
