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The Kansas City Chiefs succumbed to Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 40-22 during Super Bowl LIX, thus making their fans and players alike chew the cud of defeat over and again. The magical moment amidst the misfortune that took place between Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce is now the source of rumors regarding an end to Kelce's career in the NFL.
Mahomes' Postgame Message to Kelce
Mahomes walked down the sideline through fellow teammates looking to console them with his own version of "We'll be back" for every one of them. With Kelce, however, the message was cut short and under a complete different tone. Rather than the anthem of resolve, Mahomes dropped a simple: "Love you, brother" and pulled the two into each other.
It has led many fans to wonder whether Mahomes has something Kelce plans to retire about that they are not privy to. Kelce, who is contemplating his future in the league, said: "Forever, dawg, you know that. I love you, man. I owe you a lot for what you've done."
Kelce's Uncertain Future
The revered tight end in the NFL has yet to announce if he will play the last year of his deal with the Chiefs. He revealed Tuesday after the Super Bowl defeat that he would need time to think about it.
"I'm gonna take some time to figure it out," Kelce said. "And I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it's gonna be a wholehearted decision. I'm not half-aing it, and I'm fully here for them. I think I can play, but it's just whether or not I'm motivated or if it's the best decision for me as a man, as a human, as a person to take on all that commitment."
Fans React to Mahomes' Message
Chiefs fans put their take on social media about Mahomes' postgame message and what that might mean for Kelce.
"The way Patrick didn't say 'we'll be back' to Travis... that really says a lot," commented one fan.
"He's being nice and letting him decide," another fan speculated.
Kelce's Deadline for Decision
Kelce probably has until mid-March to decide on his future, as a roster bonus will become due then, and the Chiefs would likely release him if he plans to retire before that hits.
A Legacy of Greatness
Mahomes and Kelce make up one of the most explosive offensive duos in NFL history as they steer the Chiefs toward two Super Bowl titles in seven seasons together. If Kelce would actually announce his retirement, it would significantly mark the end of an era in franchise history and impose one gaping hole in the offense.
While fans await the decision from Kelce, the emotional exchange brings to memory the same bonds built on the field and tough choices that have been faced in the careers of the players.
Important NFL Dates in the Season 2025
- March 12 Free Agency begins
- April 24-26 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- September 4 Start of the 2025 season (TBC vs. Eagles)
- November 27 Thanksgiving Day tripleheader
- January 4, 2026 End of regular season
- February 8, 2026 Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
For now, all that can wait is for Chiefs fans to pray that the joy of the game and team might bring Kelce back for one more season, but if in fact this was his last game, he has established himself as one of the greatest tight ends in the history of the NFL.
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