Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has reportedly been signed to a brand new lucrative contract that grants him a two-year extension with the team and a significant pay raise.
The star athlete previously signed a four-year, $57.25m extension with the Chiefs back in 2020, which was preceded by a $46m, five-year deal in 2016.
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Travis Kelce Signs $34.25M Two-Yr Extension Deal With The Kansas City Chiefs
Kelce’s latest contract is a $34.25m two-year deal, with the tight end receiving a guaranteed $17 million for this season.
Speaking in regards to the deal, general manager Brett Veach shared that Kelce has grow to be the “highest-paid tight end in these two years.”
“Hard to place in words what Travis means to this organization, this city, and he was definitely a priority to regulate his contract for us and it was something that was essential for Clark [Hunt],” Veach said, per ESPN.
He added, “So very fitting that Travis [is] now the highest-paid tight end in these two years.”
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In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the Cheifs, Kelce said that it was “an honor and a pleasure and I am unable to wait to get after it these next two years … Chiefs eternally.”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes also celebrated Kelce’s two-year extension, writing, “I told yall I’ll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy! @tkelce.”
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How Much Longer Can He Play For The Chiefs?
With Kelce being 34, questions arose regarding his age and the way for much longer he could play.
“Now and again you will have certainly one of these guys which can be outliers and definitely Travis is certainly one of those players,” Veach said regarding the age questions. “Today we had a likelihood to get on the market in Phase 2 [of the offseason program], and guys were on the market running around, and Travis was the primary guy in line, and I mean, he looked like he was 28 years old.”
He continued, “The percentages of somebody playing this far into the thirties are very low, but it surely does occur, and it happens with just unicorns within the career, and Travis is certainly one of those and we’ll definitely have fun this with him and hopefully we will ride this thing even longer. So, we’ll just should wait and see.”
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‘No Signs’ Of Travis Kelce ‘Slowing Down’
Veach further praised Kelce’s endurance and drive, noting that the football player has shown “no signs of slowing down.”
He said, “But I’ve seen no signs of [Kelce] slowing down and everybody notices the type of postseason he had, and he just found that extra gear and these special ones, these special players are at all times capable of find that extra gear.”
“If anybody could do it, Travis can,” Veach added.
Kelce has definitely been an asset for the Cheifs, helping the team win two back-to-back Super Bowls and three titles within the last five years.
Fans Are Excited About His Two-Yr Extension
Over on X, fans of the Chiefs tight end celebrated his latest contract, with some claiming that his being a part of the team signifies that they’ve more Super Bowl wins ahead of them.
One person wrote, “Chiefs are going to be good for a very long time.” One other noted, “Congrats on the extension. Well deserved.”
A 3rd person commented, “I’m not crying you’re. I’m crying too.”
“An all-time Chief. Couldn’t have asked for anything more from a player than this dude has given the Chiefs,” yet another fan commented.
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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Romance Is Going Strong
One big a part of Kelce’s recent journey has been his relationship with singer Taylor Swift. The pair’s romance seemingly kicked off in July 2023 throughout the singer’s Eras Tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Chiefs tight end attended the show to gift Swift a friendship bracelet bearing his number. Unfortunately, his plans were foiled by her pre-show rituals, which prevented any interaction.
“I used to be dissatisfied that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to avoid wasting her voice for the 44 songs that she sings,” the NFL player shared on the July 26 episode of his podcast, “Recent Heights.”
He added, “So, I used to be slightly butt-hurt I didn’t get handy her certainly one of the bracelets I made for her.”
Their relationship went public when the “Bad Blood” singer attended a football game on September 24. Since then, the couple has been seen packing on the PDA and supporting one another at their games and live shows.
