Travis Kelce has signed a brand new two-year contract with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid tight finish.
The 34-year-old helped his facet to an additional time Tremendous Bowl victory in February over the San Francisco 49ers.
In a video saying the deal, Kelce mentioned: “I keep in mind coming right here 12 years in the past. It is an honour and a pleasure.
“I can not wait to get after it. Simply acquired out on the sector with the boys – we’re again at it once more.”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrated the information by writing: “I informed y’all I will by no means let him depart!! Congrats my man!” on X, external.
The NFL Community and ESPN have reported Kelce’s deal is price $34m (£27m).
Kelce joins Chiefs head coach Andy Reid – with whom he had a high-profile spat in the course of the Tremendous Bowl – and normal supervisor Brett Veach in committing their futures to the Chiefs this month.
“A special occasion and second on this organisation,” Veach mentioned.
Mahomes, considered one of the best participant within the NFL, signed a 10-year deal in 2020.
Kelce led the Chiefs with 93 receptions for 984 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2023.