Travis Kelce admits he thinks about retirement 'more than you can imagine'

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The Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce have been synonymous for more than a decade, especially the last few years as they’ve won two Super Bowls and made five straight appearances in the AFC Championship Game, and the starting tight end has played a vital role in each major accomplishment for the franchise. 

Along with his best friend, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, this dynamic duo is feared on game days by opponents and loved by just about everyone that watches football (unless you’re a fan of that team on game day). 

But the reality of Kelce’s situation with the Chiefs is that he is 34 years old. In football terms, it means you’re getting old, to the point where thinking about retirement must come into play.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Kelce has no intentions of quitting the game anytime soon. The Chiefs have him under contract, making just over $14 million per season until 2026, when he’ll be an unrestricted free agent at 37 years old. 

However, in an in-depth look at the life of one of the most recognizable talents in the game – who is destined for the Hall of Fame as arguably the best tight end ever – by the Wall Street Journal’s J.R. Moehringer, Kelce admits retirement is on the mind. 

"More than anyone could ever imagine," Kelce told Moehringer.

One reason retirement is on the mind of Kelce is the physical toll of football – not just in the NFL, but over many years of play. 

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Moehringer highlights Kelce’s close-knit