Travis Kelce Signs Two-Year Extension with Kansas City Chiefs, Becoming Highest-Paid Tight End in NFL
- April 29, 2024 11:00pm
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has inked a two-year extension with the team, solidifying himself as the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. The deal comes after speculation about Kelce's potential retirement.
Travis Kelce's future in the NFL was a topic of speculation until Monday, when the Kansas City Chiefs announced a two-year contract extension that elevated him to the highest-paid tight end in the league.
NFL Network reports that the deal was negotiated by Kelce's longtime agent, Mike Simon, with Milk & Honey Sports. The specific terms of the contract remain undisclosed. However, New York Giants tight end Darren Waller currently holds the title of highest-paid tight end in terms of average annual value, at $17 million per season. Waller has expressed contemplation of retirement.
Kelce's previous contract, a four-year, $57.25 million extension, would have kept him with the Chiefs until 2026, when he would have become an unrestricted free agent. That contract averaged roughly $14.3 million per season, with $21 million guaranteed.
The extension comes after the Philadelphia Eagles saw Jason Kelce, Travis' older brother, retire this offseason. Speculation arose about Travis' plans, but his recent Super Bowl triumphs and ongoing dominance as a tight end propelled him to continue competing alongside Patrick Mahomes.
Travis and Jason Kelce have been outspoken about the prevalence of flat-earth conspiracy theories among NFL players.
Despite his status as one of the league's top stars, Kelce has demonstrated a willingness to take pay cuts to facilitate the Chiefs' championship aspirations. His sacrifices have paid off with three Super Bowl rings and the distinction of being one of the game's most exceptional tight ends.
Kelce has made nine Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams. He sits behind Antonio Gates on the NFL's all-time receiving yards list for a tight end, with 11,328 to Gates' 11,841. Kelce is poised to surpass Gates this season.
The past year has been eventful for Kelce both on and off the field. His relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift has garnered significant attention. While questions have been raised about his focus, Kelce's on-field performance has remained exceptional. He recorded 984 yards on 93 receptions with five touchdowns during the regular season. In the postseason, he was even more impressive, accumulating 355 yards in four games, including 93 yards on nine catches in the overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVII. He also tallied three touchdowns in the playoffs.
Despite the Chiefs adding wide receiver talent for Mahomes this offseason, such as Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and Xavier Worthy, Kelce remains his MVP's favorite target. Their connection remains a formidable threat to opposing teams.
The long-term commitment between the Chiefs and Kelce ensures that the combination will continue to be a force in the NFL for years to come.
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