Overview
- NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Kelce has informed interested teams he will stay in Kansas City and is expected to play in 2026.
- The Associated Press reported the Chiefs and Kelce are nearing a contract, with details still being finalized.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the deal is set at $12 million with incentives up to $15 million for the upcoming season.
- Kelce said on The Pat McAfee Show that Taylor Swift’s work ethic helped motivate his decision and that his best opportunity remains with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid.
- Chiefs GM Brett Veach said the team prepared for either outcome as Kansas City reshaped its cap and roster, with Mahomes reacting positively on social media to Kelce’s return.