Kansas City general manager Brett Veach was asked during an interview with NFL Network at the scouting combine about which version of Kelce the Chiefs could expect if he returns next year, and the executive revealed the 35-year-old tight end was not feeling himself in the lead-up to the big game.

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs battled a significant illness prior to their Super Bowl loss to the Eagles. Despite this, General Manager Brett Veach confirmed that Kelce's illness wasn't an excuse for their defeat,

The Chiefs say they expect Travis Kelce to return next season. But there’s still an “if,” according to one notable figure.