Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is a richer man after the team bumped his salary, making him the wealthiest tight end in the NFL today. And Kelce made it known that he's understandably thrilled.
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In fact, his exact words were "extremely grateful," when speaking on his New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with brother Jason.
"I'm so excited and so thankful to this organization for getting it done, making me feel appreciated and compensated the right way and on top of that I got to move the needle for the tight end room,'' Kelce said. "It's everyone else's job to keep making that tight end AAV go up and up with every single contract that's better than mine in the future."
Basically, Kelce is again in the news — and hey, what do you know, it has nothing to do with his relationship with Taylor Swift.
Kelce, a nine-time Pro Bowler, has been a cornerstone of the Chiefs' offense, notably contributing to the team's four recent Super Bowl appearances, three of which resulted in victories. With a career spanning 11 years, Kelce boasts impressive statistics, having caught 907 passes for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns. His consistent performance, including four first-team All-Pro selections, underscores his significance to the Chiefs' success.
Beyond his on-field achievements, Kelce and and his brother are making waves in the media landscape. Jason's recent retirement from professional football has led to his appointment as an analyst for ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show for the 2024 season, further solidifying the Kelce brothers' presence in the sports media sphere.
As Travis Kelce continues to excel on the gridiron and expand his influence beyond the field, his impact on the NFL landscape remains substantial, reaffirming his status as one of the league's premier tight ends.
