Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce haven’t slept since Super Bowl loss, says Tyrann Mathieu

Even in retirement, Tyrann Mathieu is still speaking like a captain. Days after announcing he’s officially stepping away from the NFL, the Honey Badger had some strong words about his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Appearing on the Up & Adams Show, Mathieu said Mahomes and Kelce haven’t even had a good night’s sleep since their Super Bowl loss and he expects them to come out swinging this season. You can feel the sting in his words and maybe a little warning to the rest of the league.On Up & Adams, Tyrann Mathieu didn’t hold back when asked how he thinks the Chiefs will bounce back from their Super Bowl heartbreak.“If I know those guys like I think I do, they haven’t had a good night’s sleep since they lost [the Super Bowl],” he said. “Patrick is extremely motivated, Kelce’s motivated. I can see those guys starting fast and playing with an edge.”Mathieu recently retired after 12 seasons in the league, but it’s clear he hasn’t emotionally detached from Kansas City. The former All-Pro safety played a major role in the Chiefs’ 2019 Super Bowl win and helped build the team’s championship mindset alongside Mahomes, Kelce, and Andy Reid.His latest remarks show he still believes in the heart of the team, especially its emotional engine: Patrick Mahomes. By saying they’re “playing with an edge,” Mathieu is hinting this might be the most fired-up version of the Chiefs we’ve seen since their first title run.Mathieu’s comments align with the overall theme of the Chiefs’ offseason: revenge. After falling short in the Super Bowl, players have been sharing subtle signs that they’re on a mission from Mahomes’ brutal workouts to Kelce’s rare media silence.Mathieu's quote just confirms what everyone’s been guessing, this team’s not over it and they’re coming for blood.Tyrann Mathieu may have hung up his cleats, but his words hit like he’s still in the huddle. And if what he’s saying about Mahomes and Kelce is true, then every team in the AFC better watch out because a motivated Chiefs squad is a terrifying thing.FAQsTyrann Mathieu officially announced his retirement in July 2025 after 12 seasons in the NFL.No, Mathieu wasn’t on the roster that season. He previously played for the Chiefs from 2019–2021, helping them win Super Bowl LIV.Yes, with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce still leading the team, the Chiefs remain top Super Bowl contenders going into the 2025 season.Also read - Did DK Metcalf and Jalen Ramsey fight at Steelers training camp? Here’s the truth