The Kelce brothers didn’t line up across from each other in Arizona. One anchored the Eagles’ line. The other found space in the Chiefs’ offense. Still, their names were on opposite jerseys, their mom wore both, and for one night, their family became the NFL’s main event. That should’ve been the ending. Chiefs win. Travis gets the ring. Jason chokes up postgame. Donna hugs them both. But the Kelces didn’t fade after the Super Bowl. They got louder.

Now, with Jason retired and Travis gearing up for a 13th season, they’ve carved out a second act as podcast hosts, storytellers, and the NFL’s most watchable duo. On New Heights, the jokes land hard, the stories hit deeper. This week? Travis is back at Tight End University—the summit he co-founded with George Kittle and Greg Olsen. Jason couldn’t resist the setup.

The Kelce brothers brought their usual heat to a new episode of their podcast, New Heights, this time with Travis back at his favorite offseason tradition—Tight End University. In a lighthearted exchange, Jason Kelce let fans in on his brother’s summer plans. “All righty, Travis, back at Tight End U. Attending the fourth annual Tight End U in Nashville, Tennessee,” he said, teasing with the kind of dry delivery only a big brother can pull off. Travis just smiled, fully embracing the tight end lifestyle.

Tight End U isn’t just a meetup. It’s a mission. Founded in 2021 by NFL stars George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Greg Olsen, the event was built to give tight ends a space to grow their craft and community. It’s a summit, a camp, and a celebration rolled into three jam-packed days. And if you ask Travis, the tight end position deserves the spotlight. “The best position in football. The greatest position ever created,” he declared. No surprise—Jason had jokes. His quick-fire response? “Fans of Tight Ends are nobody.” Classic brotherly banter.

But under the laughs, there’s a real sense of pride in what TEU has become. Travis explained the bigger picture behind the hype. “We get to do everything, Jason. We got some fun events this year for not just Tight Ends in the NFL, for everybody around the Nashville area.” This year’s edition isn’t just about drills and breakdowns—it’s part training, part community event, and part NFL think tank.

Over the course of the summit, players dive into film study, fieldwork, recovery methods, and more. They learn from each other—and from retired legends—sharing insight you won’t find in any playbook. TEU is where tight ends bond, grind, and elevate. And thanks to voices like Travis, they’re finally getting the respect they’ve always earned in the shadows.

Travis is doing it all, from helping the community to prepping himself for a banger comeback. 

No 3-Peat, no problem: Travis Kelce is back on his grind

Travis Kelce isn’t one to sit around sulking in a quiet Chiefs locker room. The loss in Super Bowl LIX still stings, sure—but the tight end has no plans of stepping away. Head coach Andy Reid addressed the aftermath with clarity. “I always like guys to step back (after the season),” he said. And that’s exactly what Kelce did, for just a week. He didn’t waste any more time before making it official: he’s returning for his 13th season in Kansas City.

Since announcing his return, the future Hall of Famer hasn’t slowed down. According to Reid, Kelce has been “training like crazy.” The grind hasn’t stopped, even as the team looks to recalibrate. Reid knows Kelce has carried a heavier load in the offense than most tight ends ever do. That included stepping up for a depleted offensive line during key stretches. To protect his longevity and maximize his impact, Reid hinted at a tweak. “I’ll see when he comes back and see where he’s at,” he said, suggesting Kelce might play fewer snaps to stay sharper.

That doesn’t mean Kelce has dialed it down. In the offseason, he’s training with Atlanta-based high school players, working under the watchful eye of NFL legend Ed Reed. It’s the same fire, the same leadership, just in a different setting. This isn’t just training. It’s mentorship. It’s legacy-building on his own time.

Despite the heartbreak in Las Vegas, Kelce left with more than bruises. Despite a loss against the Eagles, he set two NFL records that night. With 35 total receptions, he now holds the Super Bowl record for most career catches. And alongside Mahomes, he’s totaled 389 receiving yards across four Super Bowls—another record. 

But Travis isn’t just satisfied with those records. He is eying the trophy. That whisper of retirement? It’s been benched. For now, the only thing Kelce’s chasing is another ring.