The Kansas City Chiefs and star tight end Travis Kelce have agreed to a 2-year contract extension, the team announced Monday. This means that Kelce would remain with the Chiefs till 2027.
Kelce will make $34.25 million over that span, according to ESPN and NFL Network, making him the highest-paid player at his position.
“It feels good to be in KC. I remember coming here 12 years ago,” Kelce said on social media.
“It’s an honor and a pleasure and I can’t wait to get after it these next two years but no better than right now. I’m getting fired up for this year. I just got out on the field with the boys and we’re back at it, baby. Chiefs forever.”
The 34-year-old is a nine-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion.
Kelce broke the all-time record for postseason receptions last year with 165 en route to helping the Chiefs claim their second consecutive title.
His 907 career receptions and 11,328 receiving yards ranks fourth in NFL history for the position. Kelce also holds records for tight ends for the most 1,000-yard seasons (7), consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (7), receiving yards in a season (1,416) and games with more than 100 yards receiving (37).
“I told ya’ll I’ll never let him leave!!” Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes said on X. “Congrats my guy!
