“I Wanna Come Back”- Travis Kelce Is Hell Bent To Take Another Chance With Super Bowl After Last Year’s Upset

After a ‘down year,’ Travis Kelce affirms he is still hungry for another Super Bowl run

Surbhi Khera
March 11, 2026
4 min read

“I Wanna Come Back”- Travis Kelce Is Hell Bent To Take Another Chance With Super Bowl After Last Year’s Upset — Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Having spent a good stretch of the offseason being the internet’s favorite boyfriend and occasionally melting Swifties with sweet shout-outs to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce is finally shifting the spotlight back to football. The Kansas City Chiefs star is done flirting with retirement talk and is once again sounding like a man who still has unfinished business on the field.

As of late, Travis Kelce recently shut down fears of a quiet goodbye by locking in a deal reportedly worth around $12–15 million, effectively halting the big upset. For fans who were bracing themselves for a farewell tour, the contract came as a welcome plot twist, saving them from a major disappointment.

Now that the back-to-back fiancée flatter has taken a brief halftime break, Travis Kelce is back talking about something else he loves almost as much. Getting another shot at that “bleeping” Super Bowl is the next thing the NFL star wants to check off.

The veteran tight end did not hide the emotion either, admitting he does not want his career to end without another playoff run. In his latest podcast episode at New Heights, Kelce looks back at last year’s miserable Super Bowl ending, breaks down his plans for the coming season, and he has on his mind.

1. Travis Kelce on his grit to come back and why retirement is not on the cards yet

Travis Kelce has made it clear that retirement is not on his mind yet. Reflecting on his future in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end admitted to his brother on New Heights’ latest episode that the grit is still there. “Of course I wanna come back. Of course I don’t wanna end my career not making the playoffs, not having one of the best years,” he said. Kelce explained that he took time to step back and evaluate things before arriving at that decision. The veteran star said he needed to reassess both his desire for the game and how his body was holding up after a long season. “Taking a step back and letting it kind of build… what’s my desire? What’s my body feel like?” he reflected. For Kelce, the process was about comparing how he felt at the beginning of the season versus where he stands now. The 36-year-old chief noted that physical readiness and mental motivation both played a role in determining whether he still wanted to compete at the highest level. Despite the physical toll of years in the league, Kelce said he is still hungry enough to get back at it. The Chiefs star believes he still has enough motivation left to push for another playoff run. However, this was not without some bitter contemplation of the pas

2. Travis Kelce refelcts on last year’s tough ending and fresh hopes

“I fuking hated the way that sh ended last year” admitted Travis Kelce almost in a fit. While discussing his future, he also spoke candidly about how last season ended. The tight end admitted the outcome left a bitter taste and became a major factor behind his desire to return. Kelce emphasized that the frustration from the previous year still lingers. The Chiefs veteran described how the ending of the campaign sparked strong emotions and a sense of unfinished business. “I wanna get another chance in another fu**ing Super Bowl, man,”Kelce reaffirmed claiming how badly he wants to fix things. “I wanna make it right,” he added, betting on his next chance with the annual league championship 2026. However, throughout all his highs and lows, the one thing that has anchored the NFL star is the one who is at the centre of his life, and swifties all over Taylor Swift. Be it family narratives or game shenanigans, the couple has won it all, at least for fans.

3. Taylor Swift’s neverending motivation and family plans

Previously, Kelce did not shy away from gushing about the support he receives from global pop icon Taylor Swift. The NFL star has often credited Swift for inspiring him through her relentless work ethic and creativity, like in the episode previously released. Kelce praised how dedicated she remains to her craft, saying it motivates him to keep pushing in his own career. Watching her constantly create new music and evolve as an artist, he suggested, serves as a reminder of what passion and consistency look like at the highest level. Their relationship continues to attract massive attention from both music and sports audiences. Adding the cherry on top are the regular marriage discussions making rounds for the global icons. Engaged last year in an alluring announcement, the much anticipated union has further expanded their fandom on the hindsight. While reports claim the wedding, if it happens anytime soon, might interfere in the Chief’s return, Travis Kelce’s latest affirmations have clarified any second thoughts in his professional comeback. Meanwhile, his fiancée continues to make waves for racking money as her music catalogues eye $1B.