Travis Kelce Contract Extension: A Closer Look at the Numbers
Chiefs Give Kelce $14.8 Million Per Year
The Kansas City Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce have agreed to a four-year, $59.3 million contract extension that includes $28 million guaranteed. The new deal makes Kelce the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Kelce's average annual salary of $14.8 million surpasses the $13 million per year that George Kittle makes with the San Francisco 49ers.
Kelce's Impact on the Chiefs
Kelce has been a key part of the Chiefs' success in recent years. He has been named to the Pro Bowl six times and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2016 and 2018. Kelce has also been a key target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, catching 420 passes for 5,058 yards and 44 touchdowns in the past four seasons.
Positive Signs for Chiefs' Future
Kelce's contract extension is a sign that the Chiefs are committed to keeping their core players together. The Chiefs have also signed Mahomes and defensive end Frank Clark to long-term deals in recent months. The Chiefs are hoping that Kelce, Mahomes, and Clark can help them return to the Super Bowl in the near future.
The Future of Tight End Salaries
Kelce's contract extension could have a ripple effect on the rest of the NFL. Other tight ends may now be able to demand higher salaries, and teams may be more willing to pay them. This could lead to a rise in the overall salary cap for tight ends.
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