The Chiefs general manager Brett Veach shared the news of Kelce’s illness during an upcoming episode of the NFL podcast, “The Insiders.” Noting that he wasn’t “making excuses” for the Chiefs’ loss, Veach told host Tom Pelissero Tuesday that the tight end was “battling a pretty big illness” before the Chiefs lost to the Eagles 40-22 on Feb.

Chiefs star Travis Kelce told Pat McAfee that he'll be returning for another NFL season in 2025, and already has a big goal in mind.

Days after the Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles, Kelce had said he would take some time to ponder whether to retire or play the last season on his contract. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said at the NFL Combine that he expects Kelce to be back for the 2025 season.

The Kansas City Chiefs expect to see tight end Travis Kelce back on the field next season, general manager Brett Veach said on Tuesday, after the 10-time Pro Bowler raised the possibility of retirement following a brutal Super Bowl defeat.

See when #Chiefs HC Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach are scheduled to speak to the media at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine this week.

Kelce said on his podcast he would “take some time” to figure out if he would retire or return for another season.

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach spoke directly from the NFL Scouting Combine about the new-look AFC West. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke after this year's Super Bowl loss. For a partial transcript,

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach spoke on free agency at the NFL combine, and he made it clear Trey Smith is a top priority.

Travis Kelce “was fired up” to keep playing after the season ended and the Kansas City Chiefs are expecting the star tight end to return for another year.

After bringing home the trophy in both 2023 and 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs lost handily to the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2025 Super Bowl. A recent interview revealed that one factor might have been tight end Travis Kelce 's health.