Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is heading into his 13th NFL season after helping his team reach its third straight Super Bowl.
Kelce has built a Hall of Fame-worthy resume since joining the Chiefs in 2013, including three Super Bowl wins, seven All-Pros and 10 Pro Bowl appearances. The former Cincinnati Bearcats star has also recorded the third-most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history with 12,151.
Kansas City will kick off its 2025 NFL season on Friday, Sept. 5, with a Week 1 trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to take on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Tuesday, June 10, marked exactly 87 days until the Chiefs’ season opener, matching Kelce’s jersey number. The team posted a countdown message on social media with a subtle nod to its star tight end.
"TK days ‘til gameday ð¹," the Chiefs wrote on Instagram.
NFL fans appreciated the Chiefs featuring Kelce in their post, taking to the Instagram comment section to leave their thoughts.
"87 days❤️....i can't wait," one fan said.
"Such a great number!!!ð¥ð¥ð¥ð¥ð¥," another added.
"I can’t wait!!!!! 87!!!!!! ð¹ð❤️," a third wrote.
"The greatest tight end of all time and the heart and soul of the Chiefs.ðð❤️❤️ðð," a fourth commented.
"And I will be there! Chiefs Kingdom Brasil ð§ð·❤️," a fifth posted.
"Let's goo Chiefs and let's make on our way back to Superbowl," a sixth added.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
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Although he was named to his 10th Pro Bowl in his 12th NFL season (2024), Kelce saw his statistics drop. He finished with 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns.
Still, he and Patrick Mahomes will be back in 2025, chasing a fourth Super Bowl ring together.