Chiefs' Travis Kelce shuts down retirement talk ahead of playoff run: 'No reason to stop playing football'

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Although Travis Kelce's seven-year streak of 1,000 receiving yards came to an end, the Kansas City Chiefs star does not appear anywhere close to calling it quits. 

Kelce has been in the NFL more than a decade.

He also turned 34 about three months ago, leading some to speculate the All-Pro tight end could soon step away from football. On Thursday, Kelce quickly shook off retirement talk.

"I have no reason to stop playing football, man. I love it," Kelce told reporters ahead of the Chiefs' wild-card playoff game against the Miami Dolphins.

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Travis Kelce (87) and Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs talk before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 22, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.  (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Kelce added he is still playing at a high level, and he still gets excited by the challenge of competing in the NFL.

"We still have success. Come in with the right mindset, and I just love the challenge that it gives me every single day to try and be at my best," Kelce said. "And, like I said, I have no desire to stop anytime soon."

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Kelce finished the regular season with 984 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He remains a key cog of the Chiefs offense and a reliable target for star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kelce admitted he did take some time to give retirement some thought, but those thoughts never progressed far enough for him to seriously think about life after football.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87)