Why Do Fans Think Travis Kelce Is Leaving The Chiefs? Mahomes Favorite Target Is Going Nowhere

The rumors of Travis Kelce leaving the Chiefs have been circulating all over the internet since yesterday. Following the speculation, his fans wondered if their favorite player is  quitting the team.

It is believed that Travis Kelce's Instagram video that he uploaded on 1st April, is the reason behind all those rumors. The posted short footage presents all his memory with his football team.

I've idolized MJ since I was a young athlete, while basketball wasn't my path, I've decided to follow in his steps in a different way. I’m officially announcing that I will be stepping away from football to pursue my childhood dreams with the . Thank you

— Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce captioned, "I've idolized MJ since I was a young athlete, while basketball wasn't my path. I've decided to follow in his steps in a different way.

He further added "I'm officially announcing that I will be stepping away from football to pursue my childhood dream in the MLB with the To chiefskingdom, Thank You for your love. See you on the Field of Dreams."

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Many sports fans were terrified of Travis Kelce's joke on the occasion of April Fool's Day. His well-wishers thought he was serious about requesting a trade.

Kansas City Chief's tight end Travis Kelce is going nowhere as it was just April Fool's Day joke. He jokes that he's quitting his football and signing with the Chiefs.

Kelce is all set to come with another impressive season alongside the Chiefs. Through 16 regular-season, he caught 92-of-134 targets for, 1,125 yards and nine touchdowns so far now.

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Travis Kelce agreed to sign a four-year rookie contract worth $3.12 million with the Chiefs. His signing bonus was $703,304 as per internet information.

Later, Travis Kelce's contract was extended with worth $46 million in January 2016. AS of 2022, his estimated worth is assumed $12 million annually.

There were rumors that the Chiefs have given their star Tyreek Hill permission to seek a trade. As per Rapoport, the team has stalled contract extension talks despite of training to make Hill one of the highest-paid footballer in the league.

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