Patrick Mahomes breaks silence about Travis Kelce's possible retirement

Patrick Mahomes finally opened up about Travis Kelce's potential retirement from the NFL. Kelce, 35, has been playing for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2013. Recently, there have been speculations regarding his possible retirement from the game.

On Sunday, the Chiefs faced the Houston Texans in a divisional playoff and emerged victorious 23-14, qualifying for the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills. Following the incredible win, Kelce's teammate Mahomes addressed the tight end's retirement rumors and said he had no idea about it.

He spoke about Travis Kelce's extended contract with the Chiefs but did not reveal much about his retirement.

"I have no idea. He hasn't said anything to me if he's thinking that," Patrick Mahomes said (via Marca.com). "I know he signed a two-year extension before the season. It seems like he still loves football. But he also has a great life, as well.

"Either way, I just appreciate every time I step onto the field with that guy knowing that he's a true legend of not only the Chiefs but of the NFL. If it is his last game, let's go out there and get him a win. If it's not his last game, let's go out and get him a win anyway," he added.

In the 2024 NFL season, Travis Kelce has faced some tough times, recording only three touchdowns and 97 receptions for 823 yards. However, he was phenomenal in the divisional playoff, where he had one touchdown and seven receptions for 117 yards in a single match.

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Travis Kelce claims to feel like a "failure" if Chiefs missed AFC title game

The Kansas City Chiefs (16-2) have been phenomenal throughout the 2024 NFL season. They were favorites to win the divisional playoff against the Texans and they secured their spot in the AFC Championship.

Travis Kelce delivered a memorable performance in the game to help the team win. Kelce discussed the divisional playoff matchup on his "New Heights" podcast with his brother Jason Kelce and said that if they had missed reaching the title game, he would have felt like a failure.

"Seven straight times, you have been one of the top two teams in the AFC. Is it just expected you're going to go to the AFC championship game?" Jason asked. (12:31)

Replying to his brother, Travis said:

"Yeah, I put that on myself every single year. It's either that or I'm a failure." (12:36 onwards)

With the victory in the playoff, the Kansas City Chiefs's hopes of a three-peat Super Bowl championship are still alive. They are preparing to play against the Buffalo Bills in the upcoming AFC Championship game on Sunday at the Arrowhead Stadium.