Travis Kelce Contract

Travis Kelce's Contract
Travis Kelce with the Chiefs


3-time Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce has been playing in the National Football League (NFL) since 2013. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in round 3 of the 2013 NFL Draft and plays as a tight end. Kelce initially signed a four-year rookie contract worth $3.12 million with a signing bonus of $703,304. In 2016 he signed a five-year contract extension worth $46 million. He signed another contract extension with the Chiefs in 2020 after winning the Super Bowl. The four-year contract extension is worth $57 million and keeps him with the Chiefs till 2025.


Travis Kelce Contract Breakdown

Here is a breakdown of Travis Kelce’s current four-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs:


ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
4 yr(s) / $57,250,000-$14,312,500$20,750,000$22,750,000


YearBase SalarySigning BonusRoster BonusWorkout BonusRestructureCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2020$8,500,000$1,968,400$500,000$250,000-$11,218,400$24,936,800$9,294,294 ($9,294,294)
2021$5,250,000-$705,882$250,000$1,400,000$7,605,882$10,850,000$11,805,872 ($21,100,166)
2022$2,893,333-$2,750,000$250,000$2,551,667$8,444,999$15,350,000$10,500,000
($31,600,166)
2023 $11,250,000--$250,000$2,551,667$14,713,422$19,155,000$12,161,755
($43,761,921)
2024$12,000,000--$250,000$2,551,667$15,463,422$5,103,333$13,000,000
($56,761,921)
2025$16,250,000--$250,000$2,551,667$19,801,667$2,551,667$17,250,000
($74,011,921)


How much is Travis Kelce getting paid?

Kelce is set to earn a whopping $56 million by the end of his contract with the possibility for an extension. His average annual salary stands to be $14 million. In 2023, Kelce’s base salary is $11.25 million with per-game bonuses and other bonuses that will increase his earnings.


How much money does Travis Kelce make a minute?

Kelce is currently under a four-year contract that pays him a very lucrative amount of money. If his current contract earnings are broken down then Kelce stands to earn approximately $27 per minute.


How much of Travis Kelce’s Contract is guaranteed?

Kelce’s four-year contract has a total guaranteed sum of $22,750,000. A guaranteed sum in an NFL contract is a clause that makes sure that a player gets a certain sum of money from the contract even if they are unable to play due to injury, or if the contract is voided for some reason.


What are the terms of Travis Kelce’s Contract?


  1. $20.75M guaranteed at signing (2020 salary + 2021 salary + 2021 roster bonus)
  2. $2M of 2022 salary fully guaranteed on 3/18/2022 (injury guaranteed now)
  3. 2021 Roster Bonus: $7M (guaranteed, paid 3/19/2021)
  4. 2020 Per Game Active Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000)
  5. 2021-2025 Per Game Active Bonus: $44,117 ($750,000, 16 likely to be earned in 2022)


Kelce’s four-year extension term started in 2022 and his salary from the earlier 2016 contract extension was restructured to fit the latest contract extension that he signed. The four-year $57 million contract includes a roster bonus of more than $700,000 each season. He is also eligible to receive a workout bonus of $250,000 each season.


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FAQs on Travis Kelce

Q. How old is Travis Kelce?

A. Travis Kelce is 34 years old as of February 2024. He was born on October 5, 1989.

Q. How many years has Travis Kelce played in the NFL?

A. Travis Kelce is currently playing in his 11th season in the NFL as of February 2024.

Q. Is Travis Kelce married?

A. Travis Kelce is not married yet. He, however, is in a relationship with American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift.

Q. Who has dated Travis Kelce?

A. Travis Kelce has reportedly dated three women in the past who are Maya Benberry, Kayla Nicole, and Zuri Hall. Currently, as of February 2024, Kelce is dating American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift.