Travis Kelce is approaching the final year of his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, with his last salary payout scheduled for the 2025 season. However, he recently made it clear what his future plans would be and the role the current franchise, where he has been playing since 2013, will play in them.
According to Kelce’s statements during the Super Bowl Opening Night, he revealed his plan for the next three years, saying, “Where will I be in 3 years? Hopefully still playing football…” More importantly, he emphasized that he wants to stay with the Chiefs, stating, “I plan on being a Kansas City Chief and playing football.”
It’s worth noting that Kelce has an option to leave before the start of the upcoming season, as stipulated in his contract. But the tight end, who has won three Super Bowl rings, also said, “I still have a lot of good football left in me.” He would also be open to other opportunities, mentioning, “I’ve set myself up for other opportunities in my life,” indicating that he could take different paths in the league if necessary.
It’s worth noting that among the Chiefs’ receivers this season, Kelce is the oldest at 35 years, followed by DeAndre Hopkins at 32. Despite his age, Kelce led the team in receptions with 97 catches and 823 receiving yards. However, this NFL season was his lowest in terms of touchdown production, with only three.
Kelce’s Career Earnings and Future with the Chiefs
After 11 years playing for the Chiefs, Kelce has amassed a total of $93,943,975, with 2024 being one of his most productive years, earning $17 million. He will be a free agent in 2026, but there is also the option of securing a new contract before the start of the upcoming 2025 season.
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Age as a Limitation for Kelce
Despite Kelce expressing his desire to stay with the Chiefs for the upcoming years, or at least that’s his hope, it’s worth noting that a tight end of his age is not as valuable as the younger players, with Noah Gray possibly looking to replace him in Kansas City. Additionally, it is unlikely that after 2025, as a free agent, any team would offer him a big contract or anything similar.
