Travis Kelce made significant change during offseason

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Travis Kelce reportedly made significant change during offseason

By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 9:02 AM ET

Travis Kelce had a bit of a down season in 2024 based on his lofty standards, but the Kansas City Chiefs star hopes a significant change he made in recent months will help boost his performance.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on "SportsCenter" Saturday that Kelce slimmed down during the offseason. The veteran tight end has lost roughly 25 pounds.

"He will debut a bit of a slimmer look. He's told people close to him that he's lost about 25 pounds this offseason," Fowler said. "He played a little heavier in 2024, that was sort of a thing. He vowed to change it, and he has."

The #Chiefs will see a slimmer Travis Kelce at minicamp next week.

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— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) June 14, 2025

Kelce had 97 catches last season, but his 823 yards and three touchdowns were the lowest marks of his career. He looked like his old self with seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in an AFC divisional-round win over the Houston Texans in the playoffs. Still, he had just two catches in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills and four receptions in Kansas City's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

There was speculation after last season that Kelce might retire, but he quickly put that to rest. Kelce said he did not like the way he ended 2024 and would not want to go out like that.

Kelce will turn 36 in October, so it makes sense that he wants to get into better shape in the latter stage of his career. As long as he remains healthy, he should continue to be one of Patrick Mahomes' favorite targets.

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