Kelce did not give any comments about retirement and skipped the postgame interview room but has made comments in the past about departing the NFL.

A blowout loss meant no one had to keep the television on to see if Travis Kelce would propose to mega popstar girlfriend Taylor Swift. Instead, after Kelce no-showed the Chiefs’ 40-22 loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl 2025, the focus turned to what Kelce would say about his future and the possibility of retirement.

With the Kansas City Chiefs on the verge of a historic Super Bowl three-peat if they could beat the Philadelphia Eagles, fans were anticipating a " romantic made-for-TV moment ," placing bets on a Chiefs win and Kelce proposing to his girlfriend on the field after the game.