“I’m not playing for anybody else but Big Red. I’ll quit once he calls it quits this year. I’m out of there with him”.
The recent decision by the Kansas City Chiefs regarding head coach Andy Reid’s contract extension may significantly influence the future of star tight end Travis Kelce in the NFL, potentially deterring him from retirement.
Travis Kelce has hinted that he might extend his career for another five years, especially following the Kansas City Chiefs’ recent decision. The team secured head coach Andy Reid with a new contract, which could serve as a motivating factor for Kelce to continue playing.
With Reid now claiming the title of the highest-paid coach in the NFL, thanks to consecutive Super Bowl victories and his remarkable legacy in the sport, he aims to lead his team towards an unprecedented third championship win.
Reid’s contract extension until after 2029 indicates his long-term commitment to coaching, dispelling any rumors of retirement, despite previous speculation that he might consider it after another championship. For Chiefs fans, retaining Coach Reid is a significant achievement, signaling continuity in their team’s high performance and potentially influencing Kelce’s decision to stay with the team longer.
Kelce has previously expressed his desire to remain with the Chiefs as long as Reid is the head coach, stating that he wouldn’t want to play for any other NFL team. In remarks made on his ‘New Heights’ podcast following the Super Bowl, Kelce emphasized his admiration for Reid and their strong bond, asserting his loyalty to the coach.
Reflecting on a moment during the Super Bowl when he was seen shouting at Reid on the sidelines, Kelce acknowledged his emotional outburst but stressed that it wouldn’t affect their relationship.
With two years left on his current contract, Kelce has consistently prioritized staying with the team that drafted him in 2013, even accepting lower pay to do so. Both Kelce and Reid joined the Chiefs in the same off-season, with Reid previously coaching Kelce’s older brother, Jason Kelce, with the Philadelphia Eagles.
