Shocking Message: Patrick Mahome give a perfect wordless response for Travis Kelce returning. See more

One domino has fallen in the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason game. In fact, the most important domino of all was the one that fell. Travis Kelce will return to the team for the 2025 season, despite reports that he heavily weighed retirement at 35 years

Given how long it took for Kelce to ultimately decide on coming back, it’s fair to wonder if he would have rode off into the sunset if the Chiefs had won Super Bowl LIX instead of losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. Regardless, it’s great news for a Chiefs team that could see some major roster turnover this offseason. Getting an iconic captain like Kelce back will help make everything easier.

He won’t be alone, of course. Veteran Chris Jones will be back to lead the defense. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes will have a chip on his shoulder following a disappointing overall season for him. Mahomes knows what Kelce means to the team, and his first response to the news of Kelce returning drove fans wild.

Mahomes uses the memorable clip of Michael Jordan’s security guard, John Michael Wozniak, hitting the famous MJ “shrug”. It appears clear that 2025 will be Kelce’s “The Last Dance” moment.

Kelce, Mahomes and the Chiefs will be hoping it ends with another Super Bowl. A legendary player like Kelce deserves to finish his career on the highest note in the sport.