Current:Home > InvestNovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center:Find Out How Much Money Travis Kelce Will Make With Kansas City Chiefs After New NFL Deal -Capitatum
NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center:Find Out How Much Money Travis Kelce Will Make With Kansas City Chiefs After New NFL Deal
Ethermac View
Date:2025-04-06 10:07:10
Travis Kelce just sacked a massive salary.
Shortly after the Kansas City Chiefs tight end solidified a new two-year NFL contract on NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank CenterApril 29, his agent revealed exactly how much money he will be raking in.
Travis—who was originally set to earn $30.25 million over the next two years with $0 guaranteed—will be paid $34.25 million across the next two seasons, according to Sportrac. He'll reportedly receive $17 million of that amount immediately.
"Just confirmed with the agent that Travis Kelce's contract is not an extension through 2027," co-founder Michael Ginnitti explained in an April 29 post on X (formerly known as Twitter), "but rather a renegotiated 2-year contract that replaces the final two seasons of his previous deal in KC."
And that's not the only exciting part about Travis' deal. According to Sportrac, the NFL star also set the record for the highest AAV (Average Annual Value) of any tight-end in the league's history, proving that his girlfriend Taylor Swift wasn't the only one making historic moves this month.
Following the contract update, Travis' teammates offered their congratulations, with Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes writing on X, "I told yall I'll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy!"
The Chiefs' team account also shared excitement in having the 34-year-old return for another two years, writing in an April 29 Instagram post, "We signed the greatest tight end ever to a new contract."
As for Travis? The New Heights podcast host revealed that he's already ready to put in the work, noting in a video posted to the Chiefs' social media accounts that he "just got out on the field with the boys."
"Getting fired up for this year," Travis said in the clip. "Chiefs forever!"
Keep reading to revisit Travis, Patrick and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrating their 2024 Super Bowl win:
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (9488)
Related
- Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains
- A hiker dies in a fall at Arches National Park in Utah
- Why 'Terrifier 3' star David Howard Thornton was 'born to play' iconic Art the Clown
- Documents show OpenAI’s long journey from nonprofit to $157B valued company
- Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
- Sister Wives Star Kody Brown’s Daughter Mykelti Lashes Out Against Him After Previous Support
- 'It's relief, it's redemption': Dodgers knock out rival Padres in NLDS with total team effort
- Determination to rebuild follows Florida’s hurricanes with acceptance that storms will come again
- Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
- Climate Change Made Hurricane Milton Stronger, With Heavier Rain, Scientists Conclude
Ranking
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- Texas vs Oklahoma score: Updates, highlights from Longhorns' 34-3 Red River Rivalry win
- TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
- BaubleBar’s Biggest Custom Sale of the Year Has 25% off Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets & More Holiday Gifts
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it
- Alabama averts disaster with late defensive stop against South Carolina
- Walz tramps through tall grass on Minnesota’s pheasant hunting season opener but bags no birds
Recommendation
San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
Watch: Rick Pitino returns to 'Camelot' for Kentucky Big Blue Madness event
Why Anna Kendrick Is Calling on Rebel Wilson to Get Another Pitch Perfect Movie Rolling
Green Party presidential candidate files suit over Ohio decision not to count votes for her
Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
2 dead, 35 injured after chemical leak of hydrogen sulfide at Pemex Deer Park oil refinery
Colorado officer who killed Black man holding cellphone mistaken for gun won’t be prosecuted
Floridians evacuated for Hurricane Milton after wake-up call from devastating Helene