Chiefs Drop Massive Travis Kelce Bombshell After Draft
By Joe Summers
Travis Kelce has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, making him the NFL's highest-paid tight end while putting any retirement concerns to rest.
While some thought Kelce could retire after this season given the off-field deals he's lined up, Kelce is now committed to the organization for two more years, keeping the most prolific pass-catching duo together for the near future.
After Brett Veach found a potential long-term successor in the NFL Draft, he's ensured that Kelce will stick around as the Chiefs extend their incredible dynasty.
Chiefs News: Travis Kelce Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
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.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 29, 2024
The deal was done by his long-time agent Mike Simon, now with @milkhoneysport. pic.twitter.com/5dcde0cZjm
This is surprising news but fantastic to hear for Chiefs fans. Kelce has long deserved this kind of payday and now he'll be the NFL's highest-paid tight end.
Despite losing his consecutive 1,000-yard streak in the season's final week in 2023, the three-time Super Bowl champion was better than ever in the playoffs. Kelce had 32 catches for 355 yards and three TDs in the postseason, serving as Patrick Mahomes' top receiving threat as the Chiefs were the last team standing once again.
Just confirmed with the agent that Travis Kelce’s contract is not an extension through 2027, but rather a renegotiated 2-year contract that replaces the final two seasons of his previous deal in KC.
— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 29, 2024
Kelce was set to earn $30.25M, but can now bag $34.25M, $17M of which is… https://t.co/gJtZ31JmT6
Kelce will turn 35 this October, so this deal will keep him on the field at least through his age-36 season. We'll see if he retires at that point, but it's relieving for Chiefs Kingdom that we won't spend this entire season wondering if it's Kelce's last.
No matter how long Kelce is in Kansas City, he'll forever be remembered as one of the greatest athletes the city has ever seen. This is a great day for Kelce, yet somehow an even better one for Chiefs fans everywhere.
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