Travis Kelce Says “New Heights” Podcast Is His 'Only Job' amid Retirement Speculation

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• Travis Kelce joked that co-hosting the podcast New Heights was his "only job" in his first post-NFL season episode
• The tight end has not made an official decision regarding his retirement from the Kansas City Chiefs
• Kelce said he'd have to see how his body recovered from the season before making a call

Travis Kelce might need to update his resumé.

The 36-year-old NFL star wrapped up his latest season with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 4, after the team lost to the Las Vegas Raiders following a disappointing season. 

“I am officially jobless,” Travis told his older brother, Jason Kelce, during the Wednesday, Jan. 7 episode of their New Heights podcast. “Actually, this is my only job.”

Jason, who retired from the NFL in 2024, called out his brother’s comment, saying, “Well, no. You're still employed unless you stop playing. Have you announced you stopped playing?”

Travis retorted, “This is the only company that employs me right now.” 

When it comes to retirement, Travis has remained vague on his plans. 

“I think, yeah, just being a regular human for a couple weeks, maybe a month or so, trying to figure out what I'm gonna do next in terms of my future in football,” Travis said of his plans during Wednesday’s episode.

“And I think, you know, I've talked to a few people in the facility already, you know, having the exit meetings and everything, and they know where I stand at least right now.” 

Much of the athlete’s decision will depend on his post-season health, he admitted.

“At the same time, if my body can heal up and rest up and I can feel confident that I can go out there and give it another 18, 20, 21-week run, I think I would do it in a heartbeat,” he shared. 

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Travis said he plans to spend time with his loved ones while working through his final decision. 

“I'm just trying to figure it all out myself, and I'll do that with the family and friends,” he noted. 

There has been much talk surrounding Travis’ post-football plans. In August he announced his engagement to Taylor Swift. He’s also taken on more roles in entertainment in recent years, hosting the game show Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?And making cameos in the Adam Sandler comedy Happy Gilmore 2 and Ryan Murphy’s horror series, Grotesquerie. 

Despite a difficult season for the Chiefs, Travis set multiple records on the field. During the team’s final game against the Raiders, the podcast host became the third tight end ever to reach 13,000 yards.

He also surpassed Terrell Owens for the eighth-most receptions in NFL history during the Chiefs game on Sunday, Jan. 4. 

Travis has played for the Chiefs for all 13 of his NFL seasons and he has helped the team win three Super Bowls. 

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