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Travis Kelce reportedly signs 3-year, $54.7 million deal to return to Chiefs after flirting with retirement

By Chris CwikYahoo Sports

Travis Kelce surprisingly signed a long-term deal to stay in Kansas City.

For a few weeks this offseason, it seemed possible that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could retire from the NFL. But Kelce put those rumors to rest in mid-March, as reports emerged that he would sign a one-year, $12 million deal to return to the Chiefs. Turns out, Kelce has more football left in him than anyone expected.

Kelce reportedly signed a three-year, $54. 7 million contract with Kansas City on Monday, per NFL Network. #Chiefs Pro Bowl TE Travis Kelce has signed his contract, officially locking him in for 2026.

It’s a 3-year, $54. 735M deal that can be worth up to $57. 735M ($18.

245M average) done by agent Mike Simon ( @mikevmgsports ) of @milkhoneysport . Year 1 is $12M plus 3M in incentives. pic.