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Travis Kelce has signed a new two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 34-year-old helped his side to an overtime Super Bowl victory in February over the San Francisco 49ers.<\/p>\n
In a video announcing the deal, Kelce said: “I remember coming here 12 years ago. It’s an honour and a pleasure. <\/p>\n
“I can’t wait to get after it. Just got out on the field with the boys – we’re back at it again.”<\/p>\n
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrated the news by writing: “I told y’all I’ll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy!” on X, external<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n The NFL Network and ESPN have reported Kelce’s deal is worth $34m (\u00a327m).<\/p>\n Kelce joins Chiefs head coach Andy Reid – with whom he had a high-profile spat during the Super Bowl – and general manager Brett Veach in committing their futures to the Chiefs this month.<\/p>\n “A special day and moment in this organisation,” Veach said.<\/p>\n Mahomes, regarded as the best player in the NFL, signed a 10-year deal in 2020.<\/p>\n Kelce led the Chiefs with 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n