Travis Kelce is officially not going anywhere-at least for now.
After weeks of speculation about whether the Kansas City Chiefs star would return for another season, the future Hall of Famer has made it official. According to the Chief's X account, Kelce signed a new contract on Monday, March 23, locking in what's technically a three-year deal, though it's widely believed he could opt to play just one more season.
"Officially official ✍️ @tkelce is back for his 14th year!" the post read, along with a photo of Kelce smiling while seemingly signing a contract.
According to reports and per TMZ, the 36-year-old tight end will earn $12 million in 2026, with the potential to bring in several million more through incentives.
Kelce didn't waste any time celebrating the news, sharing his excitement with fans also on Instagram. "Chiefs' kingdom! Let's go, baby! It's official," he said in a video. He added, "Let's get Arrowhead rocking, baby. We'll see you guys in a few months!"
While his return had been rumored for weeks, the official signing puts any lingering retirement talk to rest; for now, anyway. The uncertainty came after a disappointing season for the Chiefs, who finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs for the first time in over a decade, raising questions about whether Kelce might walk away from the game.
Instead, he's gearing up for another run-and fans are already looking ahead to what that means off the field, too.
With Kelce engaged to Taylor Swiftsince August 2025, his return all but guarantees that Swift will be back in the stands at Arrowhead Stadium this season. And if fan reactions are any indication, that might be just as headline-worthy as his contract news. The two are also rumored to be getting married this summer, so a busy year is ahead for the celebrity couple, that's for sure.
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