Kansas City #Chiefs WR Rashee Rice revealed his role in convincing Travis Kelce to return for a 13th NFL season | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs were so close to making history. They didn’t finish the job vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, ending their dreams of a three-peat. However, they should still be one of the most competitive teams in the league next season and for years to come.

While many assumed figures like Patrick Mahomes or Taylor Swift played a role in Kelce’s choice, it was actually Rashee Rice—his young Chiefs teammate—who made the strongest push to keep him on the field. "I ain't gonna lie to y'all. I'm 95 percent of the reason he ain't retiring," Rice said in a recent interview with Revolt.

A week after confirming he would return for a 13th NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce explained his decision to come back on Wednesday.

Head coach Andy Reid's Kansas City Chiefs secure the re-signing of a former Super Bowl champion player alongside Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce for the 2025 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs want to prove in the 2025 NFL season that they are a team capable of winning the Super Bowl,

Travis Kelce personally addressed #ChiefsKingdom about his return on the latest episode of New Heights | @EdEastonJr

Travis Kelce will return with Kansas City Chiefs after deciding not to retire - The 35-year-old, who is dating pop star Taylor Swift, will be back with the Chiefs next year.

Travis Kelce recently revealed on his brother Jason’s podcast that he listens to girlfriend Taylor Swift's music whenever he feels down. Taylor Swift has attended the last two Super Bowls to show her support for Travis and his team.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are taking a “precious” hiatus from the world. To say Swift and Kelce’s 2025 started off not according to plan would be an understatement. For Swift, she was nominated for six Grammy awards and did not walk away with any.