The Kansas City Chiefs will enter the upcoming 2025 NFL season with a very similar looking roster to the team they had last season. Despite rumors that Travis Kelce could retire after last season, he decided to return for another year. Of course, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes is also back.

With Mahomes and Kelce on the team, the Chiefs are always going to be a top-tier contender. It’s possible the upcoming campaign will be their last together, which makes it a special opportunity.

Last season, the star tight end dropped in production quite aggressively. That led to him making some major changes for the 2025 season, dropping 25 pounds as he looks to get back some of his speed and quickness to create better matchups.

Ahead of training camp next month, Mahomes took some time to speak out about Kelce. He talked about Kelce’s retirement and also what he expects from the longtime star tight end this year.

“I think you have that in the back of your mind. I mean, for anybody that’s played a lot of football seasons, there’s always a chance,” Mahomes said. “If they’re going to come back, you have to put in the work. You have to put in the work in the offseason.”

He then continued on to look at the 2025 season and what he’s expecting from Kelce.

“I expect Travis to be Travis, man. Obviously, the play on the field’s going to be high,” Mahomes said. “He’s going to go out there with the mentality that we’re trying to win the Super Bowl this year with us falling short this last year. Then, I think more than anything, it’s the leadership that he brings to the building every single day.”

Obviously, Mahomes is expecting to have another big season with his close friend and weapon. He’s also excited about the rookie class that Kansas City brought in.

“It’s kind of cool to see. I don’t know if it’s like an NIL thing or guys staying in college longer but it’s a very mature group,” he said.

It will be interesting to see what the upcoming season has in store for Mahomes, Kelce, and the Chiefs. They have the talent to make another run at a Super Bowl.

There would be no better way for the historic Mahomes-Kelce connection to go out than by winning another ring. With these quotes, it’s clear that Mahomes is expecting greatness from Kansas City once again.