Patrick Mahomes is not sure if Travis Kelce will return to Chiefs after 2025 Super Bowl loss

Patrick Mahomes is not sure if Travis Kelce will return to Chief’s next season.

After a disappointing defeat against Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 2025, Mahomes, 29, were asked If he has talked to Kelce, 35, if he will retire or return to play another season in the NFL.

Mahomes spoke to reporters after the 40-22 loss and said he will “let Travis make that decision on his own” after he deserves a well-deserved rest after a long season.

“He has given so much to this team and to the NFL,” Mahomes said of the superstar tight end. “And he has been such a joy, not just for me to work with, but for people to watch.”

Quarterbacken continued, “and he knows he still has a lot of football left in him,” with reference to the fact that fans “can see it” because Kelce “always plays in the biggest moments.”

But whether Kelce returns to the NFL will depend on “if he wants to put in that grinding” again to devote the time and energy required to play PRO football, Mahomes explained.

If Kelce were to hang his clothes, Mahomes said that his friend and teammate is already a lock to be a “gold jacket guy” and a “first vote Hall of Famer” with his three Super Bowl victories. “But I know he still has a love for the game,” continued Mahomes, “and he will spend some time with his family and make that decision on his own.”

Kelce and Mahomes saw defeated several moments during the game as the Eagles continued to score and pressed their lead to double -digit numbers.

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Until Super Bowl, Kelce said he is the “happiest” he has ever been.

“I think I found everything. I just have to, you know, keep everything. I absolutely love where I am in life. I am the happiest I’ve ever been. I enjoy getting into work and what I do for a profession in my career. And I have incredible support from family and friends chasing me down here for another super bowl, ”he said in an interview with Westwood One Sports On Saturday February 8th.