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Swift Effect: Kelce's Next Move Fueled by Love?
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Travis Kelce's retirement speculation is linked to his relationship with Taylor Swift.
- Analyst suggests Kelce could transition to television after his NFL career.
- Kelce confirmed his return to the NFL for the upcoming season in February 2025.
Speculation is mounting regarding Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's potential retirement from the NFL after the 2025 Super Bowl. Sports analyst Smith suggests that Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift, along with numerous other opportunities outside of football, could influence his decision to hang up his jersey.
Smith believes Kelce possesses the talent and appeal to transition seamlessly into television, predicting an immediate job offer upon his departure from the game. Kelce has already explored acting and hosting, with roles in 'Grotesquerie' and 'Happy Gilmore 2', and a past hosting gig on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Despite these off-field considerations and Smith's observations about Kelce not being at his absolute peak due to age and past injuries, Kelce confirmed in February 2025 that he would indeed be returning for another season. Chiefs coach Andy Reid also indicated that Kelce informed him of this decision shortly after the Super Bowl, with the tight end training intensely for his potential final year.
