Chiefs fans held their breath for over two weeks before Kelce announced he would return in 2025. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes likely shared in the anxiety when it came to what Kelce would do, but he revealed to reporters this week that he didn't press his No. 1 pass-catcher on the issue.

Following last season's Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, retirement rumors ran rampant for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce caught 97 passes last season for 823 yards and three touchdowns,

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce told reporters at minicamp this week that it wasn't a tough decision for him to put off retirement and come back to play in 2025.