So much for those Travis Kelce retirement rumors. Instead, he's only gotten richer.
That's because Kelce signed a two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, making the NFL's richest tight end, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. And here we thought Kelce was best known for dating Taylor Swift.
No more Champagne Problems: The #Chiefs and All-Pro and Pro Bowl TE Travis Kelce have agreed to terms on a new 2-year contract extension to make him the NFL?s highest-paid tight end, sources say.
The deal was done by his long-time agent Mike Simon, now with @milkhoneysport. pic.twitter.com/5dcde0cZjm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 29, 2024
Specifics of Kelce's deal were not announced. However, Kelce, a pivotal figure in the Chiefs' offensive prowess with three Super Bowl victories under his belt, will now boast the third-highest salary cap hit among tight ends for the upcoming 2024 season. His $15.463 million figure trails only Mark Andrews' $16.9 million and Taysom Hill's $15.789 million.
Reacting to the news, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed his elation, affirming his commitment to keeping Kelce on the team. Mahomes took to social media platform X to declare, "I told yall I'll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy!"
The extension not only solidifies Kelce's pivotal role within the Chiefs' offensive framework but also underscores the team's determination to maintain its competitive edge in the league.
Kelce's consistent excellence on the field has solidified his status as one of the NFL's premier tight ends. With an impressive resume boasting nine consecutive Pro Bowl selections and four first-team All-Pro nods, his impact transcends mere statistics.
In the 2023 regular season, he continued his stellar performance, recording 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns. However, it was in the postseason that he truly shone, tallying 32 catches for 355 yards and four touchdowns. These contributions were instrumental in propelling the Chiefs to their second consecutive Super Bowl victory and third overall in five seasons.
Kelce's career totals are nothing short of remarkable. Over 11 NFL seasons, he has amassed 907 receptions for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns. Moreover, his postseason exploits are unparalleled, setting an NFL record with 165 catches for 1,903 yards and 19 touchdowns in 22 postseason appearances.
