Overview

• Travis Kelce returned to the Chiefs’ facility for mandatory minicamp on June 18, marking his commitment to the 2025 season after weeks of retirement speculation.
• The 35-year-old all-pro tight end said he has “a lot more to prove” following a career-low 823 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2024.
• Kelce publicly disputed reports that he lost 25 pounds in the offseason, saying “don’t believe everything you read on the Internet.”
• NFL analyst Pete Prisco dropped Kelce from No. 18 last season to No. 96 in his 2025 top-100 list, citing age and consistency concerns.
• With Kelce back on the field, the Chiefs aim for a fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance relying on his chemistry with Patrick Mahomes.