The Kansas City Chiefs have had one of the best tight ends in the NFL for about a decade in Travis Kelce, but that time may be coming to an end very soon.
After a disappointing season in 2024, many believe that this will be the Chiefs superstar's final season in the league. But accord to multiple reports, Kelce has lost some weight, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler thinks he is slimming up for one "last dance".
"He's told people close to him that he's lost about 25 pounds this offseason. (He) played a little heavier in 2024, it was sort of a thing, he vowed to change it, and he has," Fowler said on SportsCenter. "He's trying to be slimmer and has gone hardcore this offseason to make it work in what could be his final season."
Kelce's yards after catch numbers were down this past season as a result of his bigger frame, so he will be hoping losing that weight will help him a bit in that area.
The 35-year-old tight end finished this past season with 823 receiving yards and three touchdowns, both of which are the lowest marks in his career as the Chiefs' starter. The 2024 season was also the second season in a row that he had less than 1,000 yards after seven straight years meeting that total.
Kelce is one of the best players in Kansas City's rich history, but fans have to accept that he does not have much time left in the league. But he will be looking to make his impact felt in the time he has left.