Travis Kelce announces retirement plans

Travis Kelce has received advice to “leave the game for a while” before making a decision about his future.

The 36-year-old sports star is rumored to be retiring from the NFL, but Jason Kelce, who is Travis’ brother, has encouraged his brother to take his time before making a big decision.

Jason, who also enjoyed a successful NFL career as part of the Philadelphia Eagles, before announcing his retirement in 2024 – said Monday Night Football: “I’m curious too.”

“In my opinion, to make that decision, you have to stay away from the game for a little while,” he advised his younger brother.

Travis’ Kansas City team had no hope of reaching the Super Bowl, but Jason encouraged his brother to enjoy his last games of the season.

He said: “Play these last three games, enjoy it with your teammates, enjoy it with your coaches, the team will be different if you come back or not next year. So, enjoy the last three games, then let it sink in, it will come to you in time.”

Earlier this year, Travis insisted that he still has “a lot to prove” in the NFL however, he thought about retirement after losing the 2025 Super Bowl, but he still felt motivated and ambitious.

He told reporters: “It was not very difficult [decision] me.”

“I know I’m getting older, but at the same time I feel I’ve got a lot to show in this league. It wasn’t really a difficult decision for me,” he added.

“I love football, I don’t think I’ve really thought about it that much. My friends and my family and the team and the men and women in this building, I love going to work every day,” Travis Kelce concluded.