Travis Kelce breaks silence on Chiefs possible stadium-change plans

Travis Kelce, like most players in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, has fond memories of Arrowhead. After all, he has had nothing but winning records playing there, missing the playoffs only once - his sophomore season, just before he broke out as a perennial All-Pro and Pro Bowl tight end who would eventually win three Super Bowls.

However, there have been rumors that the franchise may be seeking a new stadium elsewhere. Addressing the situation to the media during Saturday's practice session at Missouri Western State University, he said (starts at 12:54):

"Arrowhead’s home for me in Missouri right now. I've been there for the past 12 years so I do feel like it's a part of my heart and everything playing in that Stadium out there in and Raytown. But you know, the fans want what the fans want. We play for them."

"So it's I think it's up to them and the head of the organization, Clark Hunt and everybody. I know they'll do the best that they can to give everybody what they want, make the best decision for the organization."

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Travis Kelce reveals preparing himself for the 2023-24 season has been tougher than usual

The past year and a half has been one of the most eventual periods in Travis Kelce's life. Between winning the first consecutive Super Bowl titles since the New England Patriots did it in 2003 and 2004 and dating Taylor Swift, he has been a very busy and successful man.

Such a major reputation has made motivating himself to be physically and mentally better more of a task than before, especially as he progresses through his 30s. In that same media session, he said:

"Last year was pretty taxing on my body. I've had more snaps than a lot of guys if not everybody in the NFL over the past five, six years, and I'm very prideful of that, but I know it has taken a toll on my body."

"So it's just making sure that my body's getting that rest and that ability to train harder and be able to withstand an entire 17-to-20-game season."

Fortunately for Kelce, the Chiefs did not forget to make contingency plans at tight end. Despite losing Blake Bell after his contract lapsed, they still have Noah Gray; and they drafted Jared Wiley and signed Irv Smith Jr. in free agency.