Travis Kelce Player Profile

Veach's comments came after the team adjusted Kelce's deal, with his two-year, $34.25 million contract making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. The 34-year-old Kelce is still the gold standard at his position, as he came 16 yards shy of an eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2023 before adding 355 yards and three touchdowns in four playoff games. Veach and the Chiefs are hoping that Kelce will still have more football in him after the expiration of this two-year contract.

Rumors have swirled regarding Kelce's future in football thanks to his relatively advanced age and the personal and team-level success he's already experienced. However, he's reiterated his love for football and is ready to play until his body can no longer hold up. While Kelce battled a knee injury for much of 2023, he was still one of the most productive tight ends in the league by posting 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns across 15 regular-season games.

Veach's comments came after the team adjusted Kelce's deal, with his two-year, $34.25 million contract making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. The 34-year-old Kelce is still the gold standard at his position, as he came 16 yards shy of an eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season in 2023 before adding 355 yards and three touchdowns in four playoff games. Veach and the Chiefs are hoping that Kelce will still have more football in him after the expiration of this two-year contract.