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The Chiefs announced the deal with an
accompanying photo of the All-Pro tight end signing the
contract. The agreement comes on the heels of the San Francisco
49ers making George Kittle the highest-paid player at the
position.
Kittle signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the 49ers.
Kelce had two years remaining on the five-year, $46 million
contract he signed in January 2016.
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to social media to express
his excitement about Kelce's deal, tweeting: "6 MORE
YEARS!!!!!!!"
Kelce, 30, recorded 97 receptions for 1,229 yards and five
touchdowns in 16 games last season. He has 507 catches for 6,465
yards and 37 touchdowns in 96 career games since being selected
by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
The University of Cincinnati product has made five straight Pro
Bowls (2015-19) and was an All-Pro selection in 2016 and 2018.
He helped lead the Chiefs to a Super Bowl title in the 2019
campaign.
--Field Level Media
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