The Kansas City Chiefs signed star tight end Travis Kelce to a two-year contract extension worth $34.25 million, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL.
The 34-year-old Kelce, who has played his entire 12-year career with the Chiefs, celebrated the deal on social media and will remain with the franchise through at least the 2027 season.
“It feels good to be in KC,” Kelce said. “I remember coming here 12 years ago, man. It’s an honor and a pleasure, and I can’t wait to get after it these next two years.”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised the opportunity to continue throwing to one of his top targets.
General manager Brett Veach said it was important to adjust Kelce’s contract and pay him what he had earned for his contributions to the team and city.
“Hard to put in words what Travis means to this organization, this city, and he was certainly a priority to adjust his contract for us, and it was something that was important for Clark [Hunt],” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said. “So very fitting that Travis [is] now the highest-paid tight end in these two years.”
Kelce has helped lead the Chiefs to three Super Bowl appearances and one championship since 2017 alongside Mahomes.
