According to a source familiar with the negotiations, the Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce reached a new agreement on Monday that will keep the talented tight end with the team for the ensuing two seasons at a cost of $34.25 million. The goal of the contract is to keep Kelce on the team as they try to win an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl.
As stipulated in his contract, Kelce will receive a guaranteed $17 million for the 2024 season and an additional $11.25 million by the third day of the 2025 league season. Since they hadn’t been formally announced, these details were revealed by an anonymous source.
The Chiefs general manager, Brett Veach, highlighted that tight end Kelce is the highest-paid player in the NFL, despite the financial details remaining undisclosed. In order to recognize Kelce’s worth to the team, Veach said it was imperative to “adjust his contract.”
Kelce, 34, inked a five-year, $46 million contract with Kansas City in 2016 before agreeing to a four-year extension worth $57.25 million in 2020.
It is a “special day” for the organization to honor one of the greatest tight ends in the history of the sport, according to Veach, who was speaking via Zoom to local reporters about the importance of Kelce’s accomplishments to the club and the city.
With 11,328 receiving yards, Kelce leads the Chiefs’ all-time receiving yard total. He was selected in the third round of the 2013 draft. Tony Gonzalez, who is ranked second on the list, needs eight more receptions to break the record of 917, and he needs three more touchdowns to break the record of 77. He is very close to breaking both of Gonzalez’s records.
Over the last five years, Kansas City has won three crowns and two Super Bowls in a row thanks in large part to Kelce’s services.
In addition to highlighting Kelce’s extraordinary potential, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach highlighted his early dedication to offseason conditioning.
Beyond the field, Kelce is well-known. He has become more well-known because to his connection with pop singer Taylor Swift and appearances on programs like “Saturday Night Live.” In addition to co-hosting a well-liked podcast with his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, he will soon be the host of an Amazon Prime quiz show.
Although Kelce enjoyed success off the field, his status as one of the top tight ends in the league was cemented on the field.
Due to a knee injury, Kelce missed the Chiefs’ season-opening game last year even though they were already guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. With 984 yards on 93 receptions and five touchdowns, he finished short of extending his record of 1,000-yard seasons to eight.
Kelce’s play improved dramatically during the postseason. He had notable performances in several pivotal games, including seven receptions for 71 yards in a victory over Miami, five receptions for 75 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over Buffalo, eleven receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown in the AFC championship game in Baltimore, and nine receptions for 93 yards in the Super Bowl against San Francisco.
Kelce maintained his enthusiasm for the game and refuted reports that he was planning to retire, saying, “I have no reason to stop playing football.” It’s amazing.
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach stated that while it is uncommon for athletes to perform well into their 30s, he considered Kelce to be one of those rare exceptions because of his steady work that shows no indications of slowing down.
The Chiefs’ general manager Brett Veach, coach Andy Reid, and team president Mark Donovan all just announced contract extensions; Kelce’s comes next. These deals have an undisclosed duration, however it is expected that the core leadership will remain in place until the 2029 season.
Considered a close buddy by Kelce, Patrick Mahomes is signed until the 2031 season. Chris Jones, an All-Pro defensive tackle and another important player, inked a rich five-year contract worth $158.75 million in March.
Veach noted that other young players may require contract extensions in the approaching years in addition to praising Kelce’s outstanding performance.
He underlined how crucial it is to settle Kelce’s contract quickly so that attention can be turned to developing younger players.
Veach said, “We’ll address their contracts after the draft. We have some promising young players on the horizon.” “Kelce is a huge asset to the team, and having him signed a contract lets us focus on developing the talent of the future.”
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