Patrick Mahomes breaks silence over Travis Kelce’s retirement following devastating Super Bowl loss for Chiefs vs Eagles

PATRICK MAHOMES has given his verdict on the prospect of Travis Kelce retiring after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl 59 defeat.

The Chiefs' hopes of becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowl titles were shattered by the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday's final in New Orleans.

Kelce had a forgettable game in the 40-22 loss, only making four catches on six targets for a mere 39 yards.

Speculation was rife that Sunday's game could be the tight end's farewell gridiron appearance.

But Mahomes is adamant the 35-year-old still has plenty to give, saying: "I'll let Travis make that decision [about retirement] on his own.

"He's given so much to this team and to the NFL and been such a joy, not only for me to work with but for people to watch.

"He knows he still has a lot of football left in him. You can see it. He always makes plays in the biggest moments.

"But it's if he wants to put in that grind 'cause it's a grind to go out there and play 20 games, whatever it is, and get to the Super Bowl."

Mahomes insists the Chiefs will respect whatever decision Kelce makes over his future.

"He's done enough to be a gold jacket guy and a first-ballot Hall of Famer," the Chiefs star QB said. "But I know he's still got a love for the game.