TE Travis Kelce, Chiefs agree to four-year, $57.25 million extension
The Kansas City Chiefs continued to spend to retain stars from their Super Bowl LIV championship team by agreeing to a four-year, $57.25 million contract extension with tight end Travis Kelce, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday.
The deal includes $28 million in guarantees, according to Schefter.
The average annual value will be slightly less than what San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will receive after agreeing to a five-year, $75 million extension, sources confirmed to ESPN. Kelce and Kittle are widely considered the NFL’s top players at the position.
Kelce’s Continually Catching
Forget about Travis Kelce’s receiving ranks among tight ends. Over the past four seasons, he has the fifth-most receptions and receiving yards among all NFL players.
The Chiefs announced Friday that they had signed Kelce to an extension but did not announce the terms.
Kelce had two years remaining on the five-year, $46 million deal he signed with the Chiefs in January 2016.
The Chiefs, who at one point early in the offseason had $177 of available space under the salary cap, last month signed quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones to new contracts that could pay them as much as $600 million. Mahomes’ 10-year extension could be worth about $500 million, which would be the largest contract in U.S. team sports history.
Mahomes reacted to the news of Kelce’s agreement in a tweet.
Kelce, 30, has more than 1,000 receiving yards in each of the past four seasons, becoming the first tight end to achieve that. In 2019, he led all tight ends in receptions (97) and receiving yards (1,229) while posting five touchdowns in the regular season. He had 19 catches for 207 yards and four touchdowns in three postseason games.
Kelce’s 1-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl started the Chiefs’ rally from a 10-point deficit to a 31-20 victory over the 49ers.
The Chiefs in three years under general manager Brett Veach have signed many players to lucrative long-term contracts. Others include wide receivers Sammy Watkins and Tyreek Hill, defensive end Frank Clark and defensive back Tyrann Mathieu.
The Kelce contract is different in that all the other players were no older than 27 when they signed their deals.
News
Taylor Swift’s Mom Andrea’s Emotional Moment in Heartwarming Eras Tour Footage Has Fans Choking Back Tears
Taylor Swift’s Mom Andrea’s Emotional Moment in Heartwarming Eras Tour Footage Has Fans Choking Back Tears Taylor Swift had a lot of supporters in the audience during her recent Eras Tour concert in London, England, including her mother Andrea Swift—who couldn’t help…
Taylor Swift donated more than 700 million VND to help poor girls go to college
Taylor Swift donated more than 700 million VND to help poor girls go to college According to Daily Mail on August 21, a black female student called on people to donate money for college through a post on the fundraising…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Reportedly Want to Get Married ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’ Taylor Swift is still figuring out what she’ll do after her Eras Tour ends in December, but the singer is ready to “settle down” and step into a…
After nearly 14 years of divorce
After nearly 14 years of divorce, teагѕ well up in Taylor Swift’s eyes as she witnesses her parents reconcile and prepare to remarry. Iп a heartwarmiпg tυrп of eveпts, Taylor Swift’s pareпts have rekiпdled their love, pυttiпg aп eпd to…
Oh My God! Furious Katy Perry BLOCKS Meghan Forever
OMG! Angry Katy Perry BLOCKS Meghan Forever After Meghan CRASH Her Show With Paparazzi & Bodyguards. OMG! Angry Katy Perry BLOCKS Meghan Forever After Meghan CRASH Her Show With Paparazzi & Bodyguards. In the realm of royal news and analysis,…
Meghan Markle Angry
Meghan Markle angry at being labeled a B-LIST ACTRESS unable to acclimate to royal life Meghan Markle Is Considered A B-Class Actress, Unable To Adapt To Royal Life But Still Dreams Of Being An International Superstar Sharing with 9Honey, Katie…
End of content
No more pages to load