Travis Kelce is staying in Kansas City. The future Hall of Fame tight end has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Kansas City Chiefs for his 14th NFL season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The deal is worth $12 million for the 2026 season, with incentives that can push the total value to $15 million, per @RapSheet. Kelce, 36, reportedly turned down more lucrative offers from other teams in free agency to remain with the Chiefs. The agreement comes after weeks of speculation regarding his potential retirement following the 2025 season.
Last season, Kelce recorded the sixth-most receptions among tight ends and maintained a 21 percent target-per-route rate. He remains the top pass-catching option for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is currently recovering from a late-season knee injury. Kelce has spent his entire career in Kansas City since being drafted by the franchise in 2013.
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