Chiefs Extend Kelce's Contract for 3 More Seasons

Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce signs new $54 million deal to stay in Kansas City

Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:40pm

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The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that star tight end Travis Kelce has signed a new 3-year, $54 million contract extension to remain with the team through the 2028 season. The deal includes $3 million in incentives and features two void years to provide the Chiefs with salary cap flexibility.

Why it matters

Kelce is one of the NFL's elite tight ends and a key part of the Chiefs' high-powered offense. Keeping him in Kansas City long-term was a top priority for the team as they look to continue their run of success in the Patrick Mahomes era.

The details

According to NFL reporter Ian Rapoport, Kelce's new contract is a 3-year deal worth $54 million, with the potential to reach $57 million through incentives. The first year of the contract is worth $12 million, while the final two years in 2027 and 2028 are considered void years, allowing the Chiefs to manage Kelce's salary cap hit more effectively as they build their roster.

  • Kelce announced earlier this month that he would be signing a new contract extension with the Chiefs.
  • The new 3-year deal was officially announced by the team on March 24, 2026.

The players

Travis Kelce

A 7-time Pro Bowl tight end who has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, emerging as one of the league's elite pass-catching threats.

Ian Rapoport

An NFL Network reporter who broke the news of the details of Kelce's new contract extension with the Chiefs.

Patrick Mahomes

The star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, who has developed a strong on-field connection with tight end Travis Kelce over the past several seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Keeping Travis Kelce in Kansas City long-term was a top priority for this organization. He's been a cornerstone of our offense and a huge part of our success.”

— Brett Veach, General Manager, Kansas City Chiefs

What’s next

The Chiefs will now turn their attention to finalizing their roster for the 2026 season as they look to make another deep playoff run with Kelce and Patrick Mahomes leading the way.

The takeaway

The Chiefs' decision to extend Kelce's contract demonstrates their commitment to keeping their core offensive stars in place as they aim to remain one of the NFL's elite teams in the coming years. Kelce's continued presence will be crucial as the team looks to build on its recent run of success.