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.

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

Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, was suffering from a "big illness" before his Super Bowl loss. General Manager Brett Veach, who was not making excuses for the Chiefs' loss, stated that Kelce's illness did not significantly impact the Eagles' 40-22 win over the Chiefs.