Despite whispers that the 2025-26 season might be “the last ride” for Travis Kelce , Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes isn’t buying it — and he has good reason not to.
As Kelce nears his 36th birthday, fans and analysts alike have speculated whether this season could be his swan song. After all, in NFL years, that age often signals the beginning of the end. But according to Mahomes, the future Hall of Famer isn’t showing any signs of slowing down — mentally or physically.
Patrick Mahomes says Travis Kelce is working harder than ever heading into 2025 season
Speaking to reporters during a recent media session, Patrick Mahomes was asked whether this year feels like Travis Kelce’s final season. His answer left little room for doubt.
“If it's the last ride, you would never know,” Mahomes said. “I mean, 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, like he's tired of the job.”
Mahomes added that Kelce is approaching this offseason with renewed energy, emphasizing that his body feels “better than even last year.” The tight end’s motivation, he explained, appears stronger than ever — not just for personal records, but for team success.
Travis Kelce’s unfinished business after Super Bowl loss is fueling his fire
Kelce’s own words also echo that sentiment. On the New Heights podcast he co-hosts with his brother Jason, Travis admitted that the Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl loss played a big role in his decision to return.
“I think I would have thought about it more if we would have won,” Kelce said. “I feel like I owe the guys that I come into the building with a whole lot more effort and focus.”
While he admitted he wasn’t at his best during the big game, that disappointment has seemingly turned into fuel for another championship run.
Also Read: Did Travis Kelce nearly quit the NFL over mom Donna’s health? The emotional truth behind his retirement scare
No one can say for certain when Kelce will hang up the cleats — not even Kelce himself. But based on Mahomes’ perspective and Kelce’s renewed determination, it’s clear the end isn’t as near as some thought. For now, fans can count on one more season of top-tier football from No. 87 — and maybe more.
As Kelce nears his 36th birthday, fans and analysts alike have speculated whether this season could be his swan song. After all, in NFL years, that age often signals the beginning of the end. But according to Mahomes, the future Hall of Famer isn’t showing any signs of slowing down — mentally or physically.
Patrick Mahomes says Travis Kelce is working harder than ever heading into 2025 season
Speaking to reporters during a recent media session, Patrick Mahomes was asked whether this year feels like Travis Kelce’s final season. His answer left little room for doubt.
Patrick Mahomes on this potentially being Travis Kelce's last year: "If it's the last ride, you would never know ... It doesn't seem like a guy that it's his last ride - or he's tired of the job." #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/iZZYAupzXv
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) May 29, 2025
“If it's the last ride, you would never know,” Mahomes said. “I mean, 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, like he's tired of the job.”
Mahomes added that Kelce is approaching this offseason with renewed energy, emphasizing that his body feels “better than even last year.” The tight end’s motivation, he explained, appears stronger than ever — not just for personal records, but for team success.
Travis Kelce’s unfinished business after Super Bowl loss is fueling his fire
Travis didn’t BS when asked about how the Super Bowl affected his choice to play again pic.twitter.com/G0xWeOZGH2
— New Heights (@newheightshow) March 5, 2025
Kelce’s own words also echo that sentiment. On the New Heights podcast he co-hosts with his brother Jason, Travis admitted that the Chiefs’ recent Super Bowl loss played a big role in his decision to return.
“I think I would have thought about it more if we would have won,” Kelce said. “I feel like I owe the guys that I come into the building with a whole lot more effort and focus.”
While he admitted he wasn’t at his best during the big game, that disappointment has seemingly turned into fuel for another championship run.
Also Read: Did Travis Kelce nearly quit the NFL over mom Donna’s health? The emotional truth behind his retirement scare
No one can say for certain when Kelce will hang up the cleats — not even Kelce himself. But based on Mahomes’ perspective and Kelce’s renewed determination, it’s clear the end isn’t as near as some thought. For now, fans can count on one more season of top-tier football from No. 87 — and maybe more.
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