Travis Kelce is the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, but he’s still the “broke” one in his relationship, according to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Kimmel discussed Kelce’s new two-year, $34.5 million contract extension during one of his monologues this week, ragging the Kansas City Chiefs star for being significantly less wealthy than his girlfriend, pop star Taylor Swift.
“New contract is worth $34 million, or as Taylor Swift calls it, gum money,” Kimmel said. “Can you imagine being in a relationship where you make 34M and you’re still the broke boyfriend?”
Jimmy Kimmel talking about Taylor’s record-breaking Top 14 takeover & Travis’ new contract during his monologue!
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It’s true that Swift is in a different stratosphere in terms of earning money, but Kelce is doing pretty well for himself.
He gets $17 million guaranteed this season, with slightly more than that for 2025 as long as he’s on the roster on the third day of the league year next March.
“Back at it again baby! Had to see a little Super Bowl right there man,” Kelce said after signing the deal earlier this week. “Feels good to be in KC. I remember coming here 12 years ago man. It’s an honor and a pleasure and I can’t wait to get after it these next two years. But no better [time] than right now, getting fired up for this year. Just got out on the field with the boys, we’re back at it baby! Chiefs forever!”
Kelce has made nine Pro Bowls in his first 11 professional seasons and enters 2024 with over 11,000 yards receiving and 74 receiving touchdowns.