Travis Kelce says he's ready for the new season for the Kansas City Chiefs

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  • Travis Kelce said he was "angry" and "prepare for rock" while training for the new season for the Kansas City Chiefs
  • Kelce prepares for the new season in the June 4 episode New heights podcast
  • Guest Shaquille O'Neal says coach Andy Reid should use Kels more in the 2025 Super Bowl

Travis Kelce is focused and ready to go.

The Kansas City Chiefs' tension is currently training for the NFL in Miami, which will open for the team on September 5.

Travis and his brother Jason Kelce on Wednesday, June 4 New heights On the podcast, the brothers joined Shaquille O'Neal, the conversation turned to Travis to prepare for the upcoming season.

He said: “Baby, wait until you see this year.

Travis Kelce looks angry about the 2025 Super Bowl in February 2025.

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Travis ended with a heartbreaking Super Bowl 2025 defeat when the Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.

During the podcast, O'Neal summoned Chiefs coach Andy Reid because he didn't use Travis in the Super Bowl as he thought he should have.

"Why don't they use you often in the Super Bowl?" O'Neal asked Travis. “I know you’re angry.

Travis tried to keep his reaction neutral, saying, "You already know. We tried to use all the works, man," but Shaq didn't do that, answering, "F. --- All the shards. I need these shards to help us win the first f -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Travis Kelce played a nervous end for the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2025.

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Travis told O'Neal that he "appreciated" his comments, but said the Philadelphia Eagles also "do a good job" to stop him.

Travis assured O'Neal that he will play coach Reid "now" and added that he has been fired for the new season.

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After the Chief’s loss, there is a lot of speculation about the future of Travis’ football career and whether he will retire. But in February, Travis confirmed that he would return to Pat McAfee via text Pat McAfee Show Thursday, February 27.

According to the text, Travis said he "will definitely be back" with the Chiefs next season. McAfee continued: “I’m going to be at my best in the offseason and then back to the top of the mountain.”

According to reports, the Chiefs star added: "I did it in the last game and how I prepared the guys for the fight. I can't go out that way.