Travis Kelce Signs Record-Breaking Contract Extension with Kansas City Chiefs, Remains NFL's Highest-Paid Tight End

Kansas City, Missouri United States of America
Deal comes with $17 million fully guaranteed for 2024 season and most of the rest guaranteed on third day of 2025 league year
Deal keeps Kelce with Chiefs through 2027 season
Kelce becomes highest-paid tight end in NFL
Kelce has had impressive NFL career: 9 Pro Bowl selections, 4 first-team All-Pro honors, 907 receptions, 11,328 yards, and 74 touchdowns
Kelce holds NFL records in postseason catches (165), yards (1,903), and touchdowns (19)
Travis Kelce signs record-breaking contract extension with Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce Signs Record-Breaking Contract Extension with Kansas City Chiefs, Remains NFL's Highest-Paid Tight End

Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027 season. The deal makes Kelce the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, surpassing Darren Waller's contract with the New York Giants.

Kelce, who has been selected to nine consecutive Pro Bowls and is a four-time first-team All-Pro, has had an impressive career in the NFL. In his 11 seasons, he has amassed 907 receptions for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns. In the postseason, he holds an NFL record with 165 catches for a total of 1,903 yards and a record-setting 19 touchdowns.

Despite his age (he will be 38 by the end of his new contract), Kelce's consistency and productivity have earned him this lucrative extension. He has been an integral part of the Chiefs' success, particularly in their Super Bowl victories.

The news comes as a relief for fans and teammates alike, who were eager to see Kelce continue his tenure with the Chiefs. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed his excitement on social media, writing “Back at it again, baby! Feels good to be in KC.”

Kelce's new deal also means that he will remain a top target for brands seeking endorsements. He has reportedly received offers from over 50 companies looking to partner with him.

The Chiefs have not disclosed the financial terms of Kelce's contract, but it is known that he will make $17 million fully guaranteed for this season and most of the rest to be guaranteed on the third day of the 2025 league year. The deal keeps Kelce in Kansas City through 2027.



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    • The Chiefs extended tight end Travis Kelce’s contract for two additional seasons, keeping him signed through the 2027 season.
    • Kelce has been selected to nine consecutive Pro Bowls and is a four-time first-team All-Pro.
    • In his 11 NFL seasons, Kelce has 907 receptions, 11,328 yards, and 74 touchdowns. In the postseason, he holds an NFL record with 165 catches for 1,903 yards and a record-setting 19 touchdowns.
    • Kelce is also known for his crossover stardom due to his relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift and appearances on shows like ‘Saturday Night Live’ and a popular podcast he hosts with his brother.
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    • Travis Kelce agreed to a contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, making him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.
    • The deal keeps Kelce in Kansas City through 2027.
    • Despite a down season by his standards, Kelce has been consistent since entering the league and ranks fourth all-time in receptions and receiving yards at the position.
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    • Travis Kelce signed a 2-year extension with an average salary of $17.125 million per year, making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.
    • Kelce's career statistics include 907 catches, 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns from 2006 to present.
    • From 2016 through 2022, Kelce had at least 1,000 yards in each season.
    • Patrick Mahomes was thrilled about the extension of Kelce’s contract.
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    • Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs have reached an agreement on a new two-year extension through the 2027 season.
    • Kelce is reportedly getting offers from over 50 brands for endorsement deals.
    • Despite injuries, Kelcel has been consistent and selected to nine Pro Bowls.
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    The article contains an appeal to authority with the Chiefs' post declaring Kelce as the greatest tight end ever. However, this is not a logical fallacy as it is a statement made by an authoritative source and does not necessarily imply that it is true without evidence.
    • We signed the greatest tight end ever to a new contract.
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    • Travis Kelce signed a contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.
    • Despite these factors, Kelce decided to continue playing beyond 2025, extending his career with the Chiefs.
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    The author makes several statements about Kelce being the greatest tight end ever and him having achieved everything on the field, but these are opinions and do not constitute logical fallacies. The author also quotes other people making statements, which are not fallacies as they represent the positions of those individuals. There is an appeal to authority with Ian Rapoport reporting Kelce's contract details, but this is a valid use of authority as it provides factual information. The author does make a dichotomous depiction by stating that Kelcel's retirement was plausible before the extension and now he wants to stick around 'well beyond that', implying there are only two options when in fact there could be more. However, this is a minor fallacy and does not significantly impact the overall score.
    • The Kansas City Chiefs signed the greatest tight end ever to a new contract.
    • Kelce becomes the NFL's highest-paid tight end, a title that belonged to Darren Waller ($17 million).
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