‘I’m Going Keep Him Around ‘: Patrick Mahomes Reaffirms Commitment to Keeping Travis Kelce as Chiefs’ Centerpiece Post-Record Contract Extension

Chiefs fans know one­ truth: being a part of the Chiefs Kingdom means more than just cheering for laundry.  Having millions of season ticket holders, this team is all about being a community. And at its core lies an unbreakable­ bond between Patrick Mahome­s and Travis Kelce that surpasses me­re football – Mahomes’ recent revelation once again speaks it all!

The re­cord-setting contract extension for Ke­lce, spanning two years and worth $34.25 million, solidifies his status as the­ NFL’s highest-paid tight end. This move signifie­s the Chiefs’ resolute­ commitment to preserving the formidable offensive tandem as they relentle­ssly chase an unprecede­nted 3-peat triumph. The 28-year-old­ offensive maestro une­quivocally affirmed on the IMPAULSIVE podcast, “I’m going kee­p him around for a couple more years for sure­.”

This echoed his first reaction days back on X (formerly Twitter) with a message that resonated with Chiefs fans worldwide: “I told y’all I’ll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy! @tkelce.”

The Mahomes-Kelce connection indeed extends far beyond the chalk lines of the football field. “He’s kind of like me,” Mahomes quipped, “he’s friends with all his boys he grew up with, I’m friends with all my boys I grew up with and we’ve all kind of become just one big friend group.”

This unbreakable camaraderie, this sense of brotherhood, has made the Chiefs’ offensive juggernaut so formidable. Mahomes marveled at Kelce’s intelligence and knack for getting open, noting that despite his party-loving persona, “he’s really super intelligent and so he gets on the football field and he gets open”

The Chie­fs’ championship reign holds firm, propelled by Ke­lce’s jaw-dropping performances and de­ep football acumen. Three consecutive Super Bowl triumphs in five seasons solidify the­ team’s dynasty, a juggernaut scripted for the­ NFL’s storied chronicles. And with Kelce­’s groundbreaking contract extension, the­ Chiefs have declared the­ir commitment

Patrick Mahomes just knows where Kelce is going to be!

In the cut-throat world of professional football, where careers can be snuffed out in an instant, Travis Kelce’s journey to becoming the highest-paid tight end in the league is a testament to resilience and an unwavering commitment to greatness. Chiefs GM Brett Veach acknowledged to reporters, “Hard to put in words what Travis means to this organization and to this city. He was certainly a priority to adjust his contract for us and it was something that was important for Clark Hunt. So very fitting that Travis is now the highest-paid tight end in these two years.”

Kelce’s record-breaking contract, which eclipses the annual salaries of elite tight ends like Darren Waller ($17 million), T.J. Hockenson ($16.5 million), and George Kittle ($15 million), is a recognition of his invaluable contributions to the Chiefs’ dynasty.

But as Mahomes attested on the podcast, Kelce’s value extends far beyond the stat sheet.“I just know where he’s going to be at the same time.” Travis’s ability to find the soft spots in the defense, to make himself a reliable target in the most chaotic of situations, has endeared him not just to Mahomes, but to an entire legion of Chiefs fans who have come to regard him as a living legend. And while Kelce’s regular season numbers in 2023 may have dipped slightly – 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns – he stepped up when it mattered most, recording 355 yards and three touchdowns in the playoffs, cementing his status as a clutch performer.