Kelce's own passion can't be ignored either. "I love playing the game of football," he told brother Jason on New Heights, emphasizing how the Super Bowl low fueled his comeback vibe. Chiefs GM Brett Veach saw it too, telling Page Six, "He's fired up," crediting teammate Rashee Rice for some hype-up chats.

Travis Kelce made it known early in the offseason that he planned to return to the Kansas City Chiefs next season. After putting together arguably the best career for any tight end in NFL history, Kelce didn't want to go out after a down year for the future Hall of Famer.

Taylor Swift was a sounding board for Travis Kelce when he was deciding whether to retire from the NFL. Sources exclusively tell Page Six that the Grammy winner and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end “definitely discussed” the life-changing topic “as a couple.” We’re told Swift, 35, made it known she was definitely in favor of Kelce playing again.