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BREAKING: Jason Kelce Finally Breaks His Silence on Travis Criticism….
In a candid new episode of their popular *New Heights* podcast released today, retired NFL star Jason Kelce addressed the mounting scrutiny surrounding his younger brother Travis Kelce’s performance and future with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Amid ongoing debates about Travis’s declining production in the 2025 season—where he recorded 851 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 76 catches, a step back from his peak years—and analyst calls for the Chiefs to move on from the 36-year-old tight end, Jason delivered a staunch defense.
“Travis has given everything to this game and this team,” Jason said. “The criticism he’s facing right now isn’t just tough love—it’s unfair and ignores what he’s accomplished. He’s still producing at a high level among tight ends, and anyone suggesting the Chiefs cut ties is overlooking his value both on and off the field.”
Jason emphasized family loyalty while acknowledging the natural wear of a long career, urging fans and media to “give him grace” as discussions about retirement or a reduced role continue into the offseason. He added that he recently advised Travis to consider “stepping away for a little bit” to recharge before any final decisions.
The comments come as ESPN analysts remain divided, with some pushing back on the backlash and calling Travis’s return a “no-brainer” due to his Hall of Fame trajectory.
Travis has yet to publicly respond, but the brothers’ podcast remains a key platform for their unfiltered takes on football and life. Fans have flooded social media with support for the Kelce brothers amid the heated discourse.

