Chiefs fans held their breath for over two weeks before Kelce announced he would return in 2025. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes likely shared in the anxiety when it came to what Kelce would do, but he revealed to reporters this week that he didn't press his No. 1 pass-catcher on the issue.

Following last season's Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, retirement rumors ran rampant for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Travis Kelce has an undeniable connection with Patrick Mahomes on the gridiron, and yet, they elected to not have a very important conversation this offseason. After the Kansas City Chiefs were dismantled by the Philadelphia Eagles,