Home Sport Patrick Mahomes and Pat McAfee celebrate Travis Kelce’s new Chiefs deal after he signs a two-year contract extension – with the Kansas City QB reassuring fans: ‘I told you all I’ll never let him leave!’

Patrick Mahomes and Pat McAfee celebrate Travis Kelce’s new Chiefs deal after he signs a two-year contract extension – with the Kansas City QB reassuring fans: ‘I told you all I’ll never let him leave!’

Sport — 01/05/2024 · 0 Comment

Patrick Mahomes and Pat McAfee were few of the many to celebrate Travis Kelce‘s new contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs.

On Monday, Ian Rapoport reported that the three-time Super Bowl winner agreed to a two-year extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.’

Following the news, Kelce’s quarterback took to social media to celebrate his new deal.

‘I told yall I’ll never let him leave!!’ Mahomes wrote on his repost. ‘Congrats my guy! @tkelce.’

Meanwhile, on the Pat McAfee Show, the crew also celebrated Kelce’s hard-earned extension during their program.

Patrick Mahomes, Pat McAfee, and Justin Reid celebrated Travis Kelce’s contract extension

On Monday, Kelce signed a new two-year deal to become the highest-paid tight end in the NFL

‘Travis Kelce, who had taken pay cuts in the past to potentially open more space up in the salary cap, has obviously produced [results],’ McAfee said. [He] is now a multiple-time Super Bowl champion, a world icon, a podcast host, and now the highest-paid tight end in history, congratulations!’

Additionally, Chiefs safety Justin Reid praised Kelce after receiving his extension, writing: ‘Yessir!!! No better player or teammate in the league than this guy!!’

Kelce just wrapped up his 11th NFL season after getting drafted by Kansas City in 2013.

Kelce has made four First-Team All-Pro and nine Pro Bowl selections throughout his career

The tight end has warranted his contract after seven consecutive seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards from 2016-2022. Unfortunately, Kelce fell short of extending the streak last season when he tallied 93 catches for 984 yards and five touchdowns.

Aside from helping the Chiefs to three Super Bowl titles, Kelce has made four First-Team All-Pro and nine Pro Bowl selections throughout his career.

Kelce was the fourth-highest-paid player in his position before signing his new deal.