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Travis Kelce on what he thinks led to his recent NFL decline

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce considered retirement after the Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia (Abbie Parr/AP)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce considered retirement after the Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia (Abbie Parr/AP) (AP)
  • Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has admitted his on-field performance has not met his usual standards over the past two seasons.
  • He attributes this decline to his burgeoning off-field commitments and increased public profile, including his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
  • Kelce's non-football activities include acting cameos in films and television shows, and co-hosting the popular "New Heights" podcast.
  • His statistics reflect this dip, with his streak of seven consecutive 1,000-yard seasons broken and his lowest yardage total since 2014 last season.
  • Despite the decline, Kelce expressed strong motivation to improve his performance for his team in the upcoming season.
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