The Chiefs moved Thuney to left tackle for their final six competitive games. And though the move secured a weak spot — and helped the Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl appearance — it came apart at the worst time when Mahomes was sacked a career-high six times in a 40-22 Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.

Kansas City Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach has expressed his desire for star tight end Travis Kelce to end his career on a high note. Despite rumors of retirement following the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles,

Chiefs GM Brett Veach told reporters that Kansas City’s front office will have to “think outside the box” during the 2025 NFL draft.

Speaking at the NFL combine, Veach said that he got the impression that Kelce was “fired up” about playing next season. He added that the team hasn’t placed a deadline on Kelce for his decision — regardless of the cap implications with his contract.

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach says tight end Travis Kelce “was fired up” to keep playing after the season ended.

The Chiefs are preparing to have Travis Kelce back in 2025, with GM Brett Veach saying he's "fired up" about playing another season.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a big concern right now. Travis Kelce is reportedly mulling retirement, and replacing a player of his caliber isn’t easy. Nonetheless, they’re still optimistic about having him back.