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Travis Kelce‘s silence after Kansas City Chiefs games has become as consistent as his dominance on the field, and it continued following the team’s 26-9 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
The defeat dropped Kansas City to 6-9 on the season, officially ending any playoff hopes after they were mathematically eliminated the previous week.
Kelce‘s decision to stay silent followed earlier losses, including a Week 14 defeat to the Houston Texans and the team’s season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, which knocked Kansas City out of playoff contention.
Throughout the 2025 season, Kelce has largely avoided speaking with reporters, choosing instead to communicate through his “New Heights” podcast.
Kelce, 36, could be playing in his final NFL season, and speculation about his potential retirement has intensified.
The three-time Super Bowl-winning tight end struggled against the Titans, catching just one pass for six yards from backup quarterback Gardner Minshew.
The approach has allowed him to control his messaging while reflecting on his career in his own terms.
In the immediate aftermath of the Chargers game during Week 15, Kelce told assembled reporters, “It’s not the time. I’ll catch you guys during the week,” a response that did little to quell the ire of critics who expected more openness after such a consequential defeat.
Media critics attack
Not long after that exchange, ESPN commentator Chris “Mad Dog” Russo didn’t mince words on First Take, saying Kelce‘s refusal to engage with the media was disrespectful to the beat writers who follow the Chiefs day in and day out.
Russo argued that after a game with historical repercussions – the Chiefs‘ first playoff miss in more than a decade, compounded by quarterback Patrick Mahomes‘ seasonending ACL injury, Kelce owed at least a few words to the press and fans.
“Kelce, after he settles down in the locker room, and he says ‘Not today, fellas. Not going to talk to you,’ the media… hold on now,” Russo said, emphasizing that those covering the Chiefs had invested countless hours following the team.
Kansas City radio host Pete Mundo publicly took issue with Kelce‘s repeated absence from media duties, tweeting that the tight end’s behavior was “completely childish and lacking leadership.”
Mundo pointed out that Kelce would speak to reporters after wins but remained quiet in the wake of losses, a pattern that many saw as avoiding scrutiny rather than confronting it.
Yet others argue there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Supporters note that this season has been emotionally and physically taxing for Kelce, coming amidst Kansas City‘s steep struggles and the devastating ACL injury suffered by Mahomes, a close friend and teammate.
Given the high stakes and emotional context, some analysts suggest that Kelce‘s choice to step away from the microphone may reflect a personal coping decision in a moment of collective disappointment rather than indifference.
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