Travis Kelce wants to be the NFL’s Michael Jordan as the Chiefs star hints he could play BEYOND his new two-year, $34 million contract with the Chiefs.
Travis Kelce opened the door to playing beyond his two-year extension with the Kansas City Chiefs by saying he wants to eventually retire with six Super Bowl rings.
Kelce, 34, signed his new contract with the Chiefs – worth $34.25 million – in late April, reward for another stellar season in Kansas City that ended with a second straight victory in the Super Bowl and the third of his career.
But midway through last season, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal as his fame grew thanks to his relationship with Taylor Swift, Kelce admitted he often thought about retiring due to the physical toll the game took on his body.
Fast forward to May, however, and Kelce now appears to want to go on and match the six NBA titles won by Michael Jordan during his basketball career.
‘Three more? Give me as many rings as Jordan has, baby,” Kelce said with a laugh in an interview with Zen Water. “That feeling in the end zone is the greatest feeling, hoisting that trophy at the end is Mecca right there.”
Chiefs star Travis Kelce has hinted he could play beyond the next two years of his contract.
In new interview, Kelce says he wants to match Michael Jordan’s six NBA rings
Kelce, 34, helped the Chiefs win their second straight Super Bowl last NFL season.
“Vince Lombardi (the Super Bowl trophy) at the end of the year with my teammates, my coaches and the Kansas City fans, that’s what I’m thinking about. Three more, here we come.
“Scoring a touchdown and hearing boos, silence or the whole stadium erupting is one of the greatest feelings you can ever have, man. I love it.
“Looking at the legacy, I want to be known as someone who was selfless and really wanted to make a difference in the communities in which he played.
“I was part of a great organization that gave me the opportunity to grow as an athlete and off the field.
Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl winner with the Chiefs and this season will spearhead their shot at a historic NFL three-peat.
The Chiefs are off to a successful start to the season, hosting the Baltimore Ravens on September 5 at Arrowhead Stadium in the season opener.
This is followed by the Cincinnati Bengals visiting Arrowhead, before their first road game in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Speaking about his retirement last year, Kelce said: “It’s the one thing I’ve never really been open about. The discomfort. Pain. The lingering injuries – the 10 surgeries I’ve had.
“I still feel every surgery to this day.”
Currently in the offseason, Kelce was in Europe last week supporting his girlfriend Swift on her Eras Tour dates in Paris before the couple enjoyed a break at Lake Como, Italy.
