Travis Kelce\u2019s future with the Kansas City Chiefs hangs in the balance following their crushing 40-22 Super Bowl defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Chiefs have indicated they would welcome the veteran tight end back for another season, though his role would be significantly different.<\/p>\n
According to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, speaking to 96.5 The Fan, whilst the team wants Kelce to return, he would need to accept a reduced position in the offence.<\/p>\n
The shift would see Kelce transition from being the focal point to becoming more of a role player in the Chiefs\u2019 offensive strategy.<\/p>\n
Kelce\u2019s tenth season with Kansas City has seen a notable decline in his performance statistics.<\/p>\n
Whilst managing 97 receptions, slightly up from the previous year, the tight end recorded career-low figures in both yards (823) and touchdowns (3).<\/p>\n
His Super Bowl performance against Philadelphia on Sunday night proved particularly disappointing.<\/p>\n
The Eagles\u2019 defence restricted Kelce to just four receptions from six targets, managing only 39 yards.<\/p>\n
The Eagles\u2019 dominant defensive display also saw quarterback Patrick Mahomes sacked six times during the championship game.<\/p>\n
Amid retirement speculation, Kelce addressed his future on the New Heights podcast.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m gonna take some time to figure it out,\u201d Kelce said. \u201cAnd I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back that it\u2019s gonna be a wholehearted decision and I\u2019m not half-a**ing it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The three-time Super Bowl champion emphasised the need for careful consideration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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