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Chiefs Reacts to Travis Kelce News Ahead of 13th NFL Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Sullivan | Last updated Aug 12, 2025 12:30 PM ET

It’s certainly been a busy 24 hours for Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce, who is gearing up for his 13th NFL season.

After announcing that his girlfriend, global pop superstar Taylor Swift, will appear on his and brother Jason’s "New Heights" podcast Wednesday night, Kelce also made headlines as the cover star of the latest issue of GQ magazine, which went viral Tuesday morning.

Amid all the buzz, Kelce also made news on the football front: the NFL officially ranked him No. 37 on the NFL Top 100—a noticeable drop from his No. 9 ranking last season.

Chiefs Speak Out on Travis Kelce News

The Chiefs quickly reacted to Kelce’s No. 37 ranking on the Top 100 list, a spot he’s maintained for most of his NFL career.

“Killa Trav comes in at 37 on the NFL Top 100 list,” the Chiefs posted.

Killa Trav comes in at 37 on the NFL Top 100 list pic.twitter.com/ORk1SkE7nW
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) August 12, 2025

Statistically, Kelce didn’t have the standout season in 2024 that he’s accustomed to, but he remained one of the most productive tight ends in the league, hauling in 97 receptions for 823 yards and three touchdowns.

That said, over the course of his career, Kelce has recorded seven seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards and amassed 1,004 receptions, 12,151 yards, and 77 touchdowns. These achievements complement his three Super Bowl titles and historic postseason performances.

In 25 career playoff games, Kelce has totaled 178 receptions, 2,078 yards, and 20 touchdowns. Year after year, he continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest postseason performers in NFL history. This season, his goal remains clear: win another Super Bowl.

"“Win a Super Bowl is the only goal. It’s the only goal. It’s every goal," Kelce said during his GQ interview.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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