TAYLOR SWIFT'S CHANGE IN APPEARANCE TURNS HEADS AFTER TRAVIS KELCE WEDDING

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spoke to reporters for the first time as a married man on Day 13 of training camp. Kelce tied the knot with Taylor Swift in front of over 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden on July 3.

“It was a fun offseason, man,” Kelce said. “Wedding was the best night of my life, and I appreciate everybody who came out and celebrated and, you know, had fun with us. And yeah, that’s about all I really got from that night. It was a crazy night. It was it was full of a lot of celebration, but it’s football, baby.”

The 36-year-old veteran, entering his 14th season in the NFL, made it clear his focus was on football. “I still got a lot of love for this game,” he said. “You know, I still think I can go out and play at a high level, and I want to go out there and prove to myself that I could play at a better level than I did last year.

“I think that’s probably the biggest thing for me is making sure that I’m accountable for the guys in this room and every single play that I’m out there.”

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce called his wedding to Taylor Swift ‘the best night of my life.’

Swift has kept an extremely low profile since marrying Kelce. One week after Kelce and Swift tied the knot, they jetted off to the opposite coast to attend New York Giants wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk’s wedding in Southern California. This outing marked the famous couple’s first public appearance as husband and wife, during which Swift proudly showed off her new wedding ring.

While Kelce continues working hard at practice, the 14-time Grammy winner made her first solo appearance since the wedding.

Fans Gushed Over Taylor Swift’s Appearing to Have a New Haircut in London

While Kelce caused a stir with the return of his training camp facial hair, it appears Swift also made an adjustment to her usual look. Photographed while exiting Annabel’s, a private club in London, fans gushed over her shorter hair.

One fan commented on X, “DID SHE CUT HER HAIR?!? IT LOOKS SO SHORT LIKE IM GETTING 1989 VIBES!” A Swiftie added, “The hair is short omg.” One X user posted, “her hair is so short omg.”

Another person wrote, “The dress???? The hair?? Oh Taylor you are stunning.”

The 36-year-old wore a lavender Delphine minidress and Aquazzura stilettos, per Page Six.

Taylor Swift Joined Travis Kelce at 1587 Prime on His Off Day

With the Chiefs having Sunday off from practice, Kelce and Swift enjoyed dinner at 1587 Prime on August 8, the restaurant the Chiefs star co-owns with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. A tip to DeuxMoi wrote that they were “under heavy guard.”

Photos shared on X show the pop star sitting at a booth at the steakhouse. The restaurant’s cocktail menu features a nod to the singer with a special drink called “The Alchemy,” the name of a Kelce-inspired song from her album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The drink, made with vodka, Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao, aronia berry, cranberry, strawberry, lime, and oolong, arrives with a unique fire presentation.

The restaurant at the Loews Hotel in Kansas City.

- Emily Bicks

TRAVIS KELCE STAYING AT KANSAS CHIEFS

 

TAYLOR SWIFT ENGAGED | ' HOPEFULLY THIS ONE WILL STICK FOREVER': IGA SWIATEK REACTS TO ENGAGEMENT

For Iga Swiatek, the engagement news was as thrilling as her own record-breaking performance

Iga Swiatek's US Open victory was overshadowed by news of Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce. The tennis star, a devoted Swiftie, expressed her excitement for Swift, highlighting her long-standing admiration for the singer. Swiatek credited Swift's music with aiding her English learning and personal growth, even attending her 'Eras Tour' and receiving a handwritten note.

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek stormed into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Colombia’s Emiliana Arango — but it was Taylor Swift’s engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce that dominated her post-match spotlight.

The Polish star, a self-confessed “Swiftie,” barely had time to leave Arthur Ashe Stadium before news of the pop icon’s engagement swept through Flushing Meadows. For Swiatek, the update was as thrilling as her own record-breaking performance, which saw her notch a 65th consecutive first-round win at WTA-level events, surpassing Monica Seles’ historic mark.

"I’m just happy for her, because she deserves the best," Swiatek told reporters, her face lighting up at the mention of Swift.

"Obviously she had a lot of boyfriends, so we know all about that. Hopefully this one will stick forever. Travis seems like a great guy. She seems super happy, so I’m happy for her. I wish them all the best."

— Tennis (@Tennis)

Swiatek’s devotion to Swift runs deep. The 24-year-old has often credited the singer’s music with helping her learn English and cope with the challenges of adolescence. After her French Open triumph in 2023, she even attended Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert in Liverpool — a win that earned her a handwritten note from Swift herself.

Revealing her journey as a fan since 2014, Swiatek said: "I just followed everything. I was following her, but also fan pages to see the updates. When the Reputation album came out, I’ve got to say I didn’t really like it that much. So I had a little break. But then in 2019, and when Folklore and Evermore were released during Covid, I started listening to Taylor again. It’s great. But I like Reputation now. Don’t worry."

She also hit back at Swift’s detractors, insisting: "I don’t get it, because she just makes our world better."

So intense was the focus on Swift that when one reporter requested to move on to a "non-Taylor question," Swiatek playfully retorted: "No."

The six-time Grand Slam champion now turns her attention back to tennis, with a second-round clash against the Netherlands’ Suzan Lamens.

- TOI Sports Desk

TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT WITH TRAVIS KELCE, DEBUTS ESTIMATED $400,000 RING IN RALPH LAUREN DRESS

The 35-year-old Grammy winner started dating the Kansas City Chiefs player in 2023.

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Taylor Swift is set to marry Travis Kelce after two years of dating.

The 35-year-old Grammy-winning artist took to her Instagram on Tuesday afternoon to announce her engagement to the Kansas City Chiefs player alongside a carousel of images from the intimate proposal. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” her caption read. The news of their engagement comes two years after the couple were first romantically linked.

With the announcement, Swift also unveiled the diamond on her finger. New York-based jeweler Briony Raymond told WWD Swift’s ring appears to be an “elongated antique cushion cut, between six to eight carats, in a vintage-inspired 18k yellow gold mounting with a warmer color laid out diamond.” Raymond estimated the price to be between $250,000 and $400,000, depending on the color.

In the photos, Swift can be seen wearing a black and white striped mid-calf dress by Polo Ralph Lauren, featuring a ruched bodice, paired with strappy brown block heels by Louis Vuitton in a verdant garden. She and Kelce were photographed standing under a vine arch with white, pink and red flowers weaving between the long greenery.

Swift’s makeup was comprised of her everyday combination: winged black eyeliner and red lipstick, only the shade on her lips was a touch more coral. Meanwhile, her nails were painted a pink-nude shade,

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce first started dating in 2023. GC IMAGES

Swift and Kelce seemingly confirmed their relationship in September 2023, when the “Midnights” singer was spotted at one of Kelce’s Chiefs games at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Since then, the two have been publicly supporting one another, both during football season and throughout Swift’s Eras Tour series. The vocalist recently joined Kelce and his older brother, Jason, on the “New Heights” podcast to announce her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

- KALEIGH WERNER

HOW JASON AND TRAVIS KELCE REACTED TO TAYLOR SWIFT'S BOMBSHELL ALBUM REVEAL LIVE ON THEIR NEW HEIGHTS PODCAST

Jason and Travis Kelce's hilarious reaction to Taylor Swift's new album reveal has been captured in another promo video for this week's special episode of New Heights.

The pop sensation, who is dating Chiefs star Travis and appears as a guest on this week's episode, revealed that her 12th studio album will be called 'The Life of a Showgirl.'

She released the news at 12:12am ET on August 12 and at the same time a clip appeared on the social media pages of New Heights, the podcast co-hosted by the Kelce brothers.

'So I wanted to show you something,' Swift, who is sitting alongside her boyfriend, tells Jason in the clip.

'What do we got?' he asks, while Travis smirks, sticks out his tongue and grows increasingly giddy. 

Swift then digs out a personalized briefcase and opens it up. 'What's in it?' the elder Kelce brother asks. 

'This is my brand new album, "The Life of a Showgirl,"' Swift explains, pulling out the record. The album cover is blurred in the New Heights video.

'TS 12!' shouts Travis, who is now covered in glitter, while Jason screams: 'ARGH!!'

Shortly after midnight, the 20-second clip had amassed 38,000 retweets and 76,000 likes on X in just 20 minutes. 

Swift also had a countdown to the announcement on her website, which briefly crashed after the clock reached zero. 

Earlier on Monday night, the pop star and her NFL boyfriend gave fans a flirty and foul-mouthed first glimpse of their New Heights podcast appearance.

Travis and his brother Jason co-host the popular show and supporters have long been calling for the Chief star's girlfriend to be brought on. This week, their wish will be granted at last.

Swift's appearance was first teased on Monday morning with a mystery silhouette that fans believed to be the pop star, before a 13-second clip confirming her presence dropped at 10pm. 

'It's such a nice color on you,' Swift says to Travis, who is wearing a blue hoodie. 'Yes,' he replies. 'I know, it's the color of your eyes, sweetie. That's why we match so well.'

- DANIEL MATTHEWS, US SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

TRAVIS KELCE'S EX-GIRLFRIEND CELEBRATES PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SUPER BOWL WIN ON FIELD

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

It was not a great Super Bowl for Kansas City Chiefs legend Travis Kelce.

The Chiefs superstar finished the game with four receptions for 39 yards and was unable to find the end zone. To make matters worse, Taylor Swift was showered with boos upon being shown on video monitors throughout Caesars Superdome.

While Kelce, 35, contemplates retirement, his ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, was on the field celebrating with the Eagles.

While Nicole has been adamant that she wasn’t hung up on the Chiefs superstar that she dated publicly for years, it had to feel pretty damn good to be the one celebrating on the field while the Chiefs shook hands and took that long, sad walk back to the locker room. 

During their relationship, she was also vehemently against the WAG (wives and girlfriends) label that is commonly used to describe the significant others of athletes.

“I feel like doctors’ wives don’t call themselves D.A.G.s… You know what I mean?” 

That’s actually a good argument. We’ll give her that one.

Everyone knows that Kelce’s new relationship with Taylor Swift has taken the media by storm. She is consistently shown on social media arriving at the stadium, waving at cameras and heading up to the suite. After damn near every single Chiefs touchdown, she is shown on the broadcast celebrating and hugging Donna Kelce.

Swift, who is from Pennsylvania and grew up an Eagles fan, looked visibly anxious while her hometown team pummeled her boyfriend in the Super Bowl. 

The internet is running with speculation on why Kelce’s ex was there and how she got on the field to celebrate with the Eagles. Nobody really has any concrete theories on why she was there.

To add to the relationship drama, Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson took some shots at Kelce on Instagram after the Super Bowl, stating that he should have stayed with his ex and made quite the comparison about their appearances.

While the Chiefs conquest for three straight Super Bowls fell hilariously short, Kelce is left contemplating his future in the NFL. While he figures out his future on the gridiron, his past and present relationships are making all of the headlines in the week after the game.

- NICK PEDONE

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: SULER BOWL 59 MAY BE THE LAST GAME TRAVIS KELCE PLAYS IN NFL (REPORT)

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes will try to win their fourth Super Bowl championship together on Sunday.
 

The Kansas City Chiefs have the chance to make NFL history on Sunday. If they win Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles, they will become the first team of the Super Bowl era to win three consecutive titles. It is important to note, though, that they would not be the first team to be crown champions of the NFL three consecutive times.

That honor, of course, goes to the Green Bay Packers, who did it twice. They won the league title in each season from 1929-1931 and again from 1965-1967, a stretch that included victories in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II.

But while a victory over the Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday would add to the Chiefs’ legacy, it could also mark the end of a Hall of Fame career.

Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce May Retire if He Wins Super Bowl LIX

Super Bowl 57: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes the the Lombardi Trophy to Travis Kelce after winning the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium on Feb 12, 2023.
 

There is no doubt that Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will be a first ballot Hall of Famer as soon as he becomes eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A ten-time Pro Bowler and four-time First Team All-Pro, he has already won three Super Bowl titles with Kansas City, making him the most decorated tight end of all time.

Kelce’s 1,004 career receptions are the most among active NFL players and rank rank fourth all-time. Only Tony Gonzalez (1,325) and Jason Witten (1,228) have more than him among tight ends.

His 12,151 receiving yards are 24th in NFL history, with only Gonzalez (15,127) and Witten (13,046) ahead of him among tight ends as well.

Kelce’s 77 career touchdown receptions are 37th all-time, with only Gonzalez (111) and Jimmy Graham (89) ahead of him among tight ends.

And while Kelce has stated that he feels he could play for a number of years beyond this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that sources close to Kelce are not so sure that he wants to:

“And while the star player has spoken glowingly about his situation and how much football he no doubt still has in him, sources say Kelce still hasn’t made up his mind about whether or not he’ll play in 2025.

“It is, in fact, possible that Super Bowl LIX on Sunday is the final game of Kelce’s 12-year professional career.

“Kelce, who is in the conversation for greatest tight end to ever play in the NFL, is expected to take time after the Super Bowl, consider his future and make a decision before free agency, which officially begins March 12.

“Sources informed of his thinking say Kelce’s decision could hinge on the results of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.”

Per Rapoport, if Kansas City wins Super Bowl LIX, Kelce could decide to call it a career and ride off into the sunset after having won his third consecutive Super Bowl, and fourth overall. However, a loss to Philadelphia might light a fire under him and inspire him to return in 2025 to chase one more title with the Chiefs.

 - Robin M Adams

TAYLOR SWIFT FANS REACT TO NFL'S TRAVIS KELCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading into the NFL playoffs with a first-round bye after a 15-2 regular season.

As the Chiefs prepare for a postseason run in search of their third straight Super Bowl title, the NFL's official social media account posted notable news regarding Kelce.

Kelce won the 2024 Nationwide Charity Challenge. Given the honors, Kelce was awarded a $35,000 donation for his foundation, 87 & Running.

According to Karen Davis at Nationwide, 87 & Running is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 used to help disadvantaged youth succeed.

He's now won the Nationwide Charity Challenge two times in the last five years, earning over two million votes in 2024.

SOOO deserved pic.twitter.com/fvtfQiLV4Q

— Tayvis Nation (@tayvisnation) January 8, 2025

After the news of Kelce's charitable winnings, fans of Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, took to social media to congratulate the Chiefs tight end, mentioning she would be "so proud" of him.

"Swift would be proud," said one fan.

"Thanks taylor swift!" said another fan.

"Congrats Travis!" mentioned one fan.

"Taylors fella?" commented one fan.

"Taylor couldn't be more proud - given the wholesome charitable woman that she appears to be," said one fan.

"Yay!!!! Congrats to Travis and 87 & Running!!!" said another fan.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Aside from his impact off the field, Kelce was also an incredible contributor to the Chiefs' success during the 2024 regular season.

Kelce finished the regular season with three touchdowns and 823 yards on 97 receptions. He led the Chiefs in total receptions and receiving yards.

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TRAVIS KELCE & PATRICK MAHOMES 'ENJOYED' TOO MANY PARTIES WITH SEAN 'DISSY' COMBS - REPORT

 

HIGHEST-PAID NFL PLAYERS: MOST GUARANTEED MONEY AT EVERY POSITION

 Who are the NFL's highest-paid players at every position? Plenty of record-setting deals have been made in the past year -- the quarterback position has been reset with a new highest-paid player four times. First Jalen Hurts, then Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert and finally Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in NFL history as the 2023 season kicked off.

In August, Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson reset the tight end market and San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa became the highest-paid defensive player. In June, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson shattered the record for most guaranteed money given to a non-quarterback on offense, getting $110 million guaranteed.

We tracked the best-paid players at 16 different positions -- including long-snapper -- and will keep the numbers updated as more records get broken. To get the full picture on the top earners in this league, we sorted positions by two categories, which in a few cases have the same player at No. 1:

Three-year average (APY)

Total guaranteed money

Salary information courtesy of Roster Management System.

Let's start with Burrow and the highest-paid quarterbacks:

Quarterback

Highest three-year APY:

1. Joe Burrow, $62.9 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends in 2030)

2. Jared Goff (DET), $57.3 million

3. Trevor Lawrence (JAX), $55 million

4. Justin Herbert (LAC), $53.3 million

5. Lamar Jackson (BAL), $52 million

6. Jalen Hurts (PHI), $51 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Deshaun Watson, $230 million

Signed: March 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Joe Burrow (CIN), $219.01 million

3. Patrick Mahomes (KC), $208.1 million

4. Trevor Lawrence (JAX), $200 million

5. Justin Herbert (LAC), $193.7 million

6. Kyler Murray (ARI), $189.5 million

Running back

Highest three-year APY:

1. Christian McCaffrey, $17.2 million

Signed: April 2020 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Jonathan Taylor (IND), $14 million

3. Alvin Kamara (NO), $12.7 million

4. Saquon Barkley (PHI), $12.6 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Christian McCaffrey, $36.3 million

Signed: April 2020 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Alvin Kamara (NO), $34.3 million

3. Jonathan Taylor (IND), $26.5 million

4. Saquon Barkley (PHI), $26 million

Wide receiver

Highest three-year APY:

1. Justin Jefferson, $35 million

Signed: June 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. A.J. Brown (PHI), $32 million

3. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET), $30 million

4. Jaylen Waddle (MIA), $28.3 million

5. Cooper Kupp (LAR), $26.7 million

6. Stefon Diggs (HOU), $26.2 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Justin Jefferson, $110 million

Signed: June 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. A.J. Brown (PHI), $84 million

3. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET), $77 million

4. Jaylen Waddle (MIA), $76 million

5. Cooper Kupp (LAR), $75 million

6. Tyreek Hill (MIA), $72.2 million

Tight end

Highest three-year APY:

1. Travis Kelce, $17.1 million

Signed: April 2024 (contract ends in 2025)

2. Darren Waller (NYG), $17 million

3. T.J. Hockenson (MIN), $16 million

4. George Kittle (SF), $15.3 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. T.J. Hockenson, $42.5 million

Signed: August 2023 (contract ends in 2027)

2. George Kittle (SF), $40 million

3. Mark Andrews (BAL), $37.6 million

Offensive tackle

Highest three-year APY:

1. Penei Sewell, $28 million

Signed: April 2024 (contract ends in 2029)

2. Laremy Tunsil (HOU), $25 million

3. Andrew Thomas (NYG), $24.2 million

4. Ronnie Stanley (BAL), $21.2 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Penei Sewell, $85 million

Signed: April 2024 (contract ends in 2029)

2. Ronnie Stanley (BAL), $64.1 million

3. Andrew Thomas (NYG), $61.9 million

4. Ryan Ramczyk (NO), $60.2 million

Guard

Highest three-year APY:

1. Chris Lindstrom, $21.8 million

Signed: March 2023 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Robert Hunt (CAR), $21 million

3. Quenton Nelson (IND), $20.9 million

4. Mike Onwenu (NE), $19 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Robert Hunt, $63 million

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Chris Lindstrom (ATL), $62.7 million

3. Quenton Nelson (IND), $60 million

Center

Highest three-year APY:

1. Frank Ragnow, $14 million

Signed: May 2021 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Lloyd Cushenberry (TEN), $12.6 million

3. Erik McCoy (NO), $12.5 million

4. Ryan Kelly (IND), $12.4 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Frank Ragnow, $42 million

Signed: May 2021 (contract ends in 2026)

2. Ryan Kelly (IND), $34 million

3. Erik McCoy (NO), $33 million

4. Lloyd Cushenberry (TEN), $30 million

Cornerback

Highest three-year APY:

1. Jaire Alexander, $21.8 million

Signed: May 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Jalen Ramsey (MIA), $20.6 million

3. Marshon Lattimore (NO), $20.3 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Denzel Ward, $71.25 million

Signed: April 2022 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Jalen Ramsey (MIA), $71.2 million

3. Marshon Lattimore (NO), $68.3 million

Safety

Highest three-year APY:

1. Antoine Winfield Jr., $21.03 million

Signed: May 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Derwin James Jr. (LAC), $19.6 million

3. Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT), $18.6 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Antoine Winfield Jr., $45 million

Signed: May 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2.Derwin James Jr. (LAC), $42 million

T3. Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT), $36 million

T3. Jessie Bates III (ATL), $36 million

Edge rusher

Highest three-year APY:

1. Nick Bosa, $34.7 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends in 2029)

2. T.J. Watt (PIT), $30.5 million

T3. Josh Allen (JAX), $30 million

T3. Brian Burns (NYG), $30 million

4. Myles Garrett (CLE), $26.7 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Nick Bosa, $119.9 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends in 2029)

2. Myles Garrett (CLE), $100 million

3. Josh Allen (JAX), $88 million

4. Brian Burns (NYG), $87.5 million

Defensive tackle

Highest three-year APY:

1. Chris Jones, $31.7 millon

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Aaron Donald (LAR), $31.6 million

3. Christian Wilkins (LV), $28 million

4. Derrick Brown (CAR), $24 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Chris Jones, $101 million

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends in 2028)

2. Christian Wilkins (LV), $82.7 million

3. Quinnen Williams (NYJ), $66 million

4. Aaron Donald (LAR), $65 million

Off-ball linebacker

Highest three-year APY:

1. Roquan Smith, $20 million

Signed: January 2023 (contract ends 2027)

2. Fred Warner (SF), $19.5 million

3. Tremaine Edmunds (CHI), $19 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Roquan Smith, $60 million

Signed: January 2023 (contract ends 2027)

2. C.J. Mosley (NYJ), $51 million

3. Tremaine Edmunds (CHI), $45 million

Kicker

Highest three-year APY:

1. Justin Tucker, $6.2 million

Signed: August 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Matt Gay (IND), $5.9 million

3. Chris Boswell (PIT), $5.6 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Justin Tucker, $17.5 million

Signed: August 2022 (contract ends in 2027)

2. Graham Gano (NYG), $13.2 million

2. Matt Gay (IND), $13 million

Long-snapper

Highest three-year APY:

1. Luke Rhodes, $1.67 million

Signed: September 2023 (contract ends 2027)

2. Joe Cardona (NE), $1.63 million

3. Zach Wood (NO), $1.62 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Tyler Ott, $2.8 million

Signed: March 2024 (contract ends 2026)

2. Thomas Hennessy, $2.62 million

3.Joe Cardona (NE), $2.6 million

Punter

Highest three-year APY:

1. Michael Dickson, $3.9 million

Signed: June 2021 (contract ends in 2025)

2. Jack Fox (DET), $3.6 million

3. Tress Way (WSH), $3.3 million

Total guaranteed money:

1. Michael Dickson, $8.5 million

Signed: June 2021 (contract ends in 2025)

2. Jack Fox (DET), $7.5 million

2. Tress Way (WSH), $6.4 million

- ESPN staff

SOURCE: CHIEFS SIGN TRAVIS KELCE TO A 2-YEAR, $34.25M CONTRACT

 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs gave tight end Travis Kelce a significant raise with a new two-year contract Monday.

A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $34.25 million with $17 million fully guaranteed for this season and most of the rest to be guaranteed on the third day of the 2025 league year.

"Hard to put in words what Travis means to this organization, this city, and 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," general manager Brett Veach said Monday.

In a video posted to X by the Chiefs, Kelce said it was "an honor and a pleasure and I can't wait to get after it these next two years ... Chiefs forever.''

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrated the extension for his favorite target by posting to X, "I told yall I'll never let him leave!! Congrats my guy! @tkelce''

"Every now and then you have one of these guys that are outliers and certainly Travis is one of those players," Veach said when asked how much longer Kelce, 34, can play. "Today we had a chance to get out there in Phase 2 [of the offseason program] and guys were out there running around, and Travis was the first guy in line, and I mean he looked like he was 28 years old.

"The odds of someone playing this far into the thirties are very low, but it does happen, and it happens with just unicorns in the profession, and Travis is one of those and we'll certainly celebrate this with him and hopefully we can ride this thing even longer. So, we'll just have to wait and see. But I've seen no signs of [Kelce] slowing down and everyone notices the kind of postseason he had, and he just found that extra gear and these special ones, these special players are always able to find that extra gear.

"If anybody could do it, Travis can.''

Kelce in 2023 fell 16 yards short of his eighth straight 1,000-yard season. He missed the first game of the season with a knee injury and sat out the last game to rest for the playoffs. Seven straight 1,000-yard seasons is a record for his position.

Kelce, who has been selected to nine consecutive Pro Bowls and is a four-time first-team All-Pro, had 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns last season.

In the postseason, he added 32 catches for 355 yards and four touchdowns as he helped the Chiefs win a second consecutive Super Bowl and third in five seasons.

Kelce has 907 receptions for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns in 11 NFL seasons. In 22 postseason games, he has an NFL-record 165 catches for 1,903 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Kelce has also become a crossover star, thanks in part to his relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift and his appearances on shows such as "Saturday Night Live." The podcast he hosts with his brother and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has become one of the most popular across several genres, and he will soon host a quiz show on Amazon Prime.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

- Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff Writer

CHIEFS QB MAHOMES WINS SUPER BOWL MVP

Reuters 

 Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes won his third Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award on Sunday after leading the Chiefs to a thrilling 25-22 overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas.

The three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time league MVP marched his team down the field in overtime, rushed to convert on fourth down and capped the comeback win with a three-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mecole Hardman.

Mahomes was quick to credit his team mates for the triumph in Las Vegas.

"What we've come through, dealt with this year, the guys never faltered," he said.

"I just got to give God the glory man, he challenged us to make us better. I'm proud of my guys man, this is awesome, it's legendary.

The Chiefs have now won three Super Bowls in the last five seasons.

"It's the start of (a dynasty), we're not done. I know we're going to celebrate tonight but we got a young team, we going to keep this thing going."

TAYLOR SWIFT SHARES THE GLARE WITH KELCE, MAHOMES ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

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 Pop superstar Taylor Swift chugged a drink, bit her nails, buried her face in her hands and hugged her friends throughout a nerve-shredding Super Bowl LVIII.

At the end, it was hugs and kisses for her Kansas City Chiefs tight end boyfriend Travis Kelce on a field smothered with glitter and ticker tape as the world digested an epic, dynasty-creating victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Swift was central to the Super Bowl story all week but at the conclusion of the 25-22 overtime win she was just another exhausted, ecstatic fan like so many around her, happy to share superstar billing with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes - for one day at least.

Swift had been performing in Tokyo on Saturday, and when she took her seat at the Allegiant Stadium, it ended a week-long will-she-won't-she saga that had dominated the lead-up to the football event of the year.

Her arrival some two hours before kick-off had fired an almost palpable frisson around the stadium and social media rapidly filled with pictures and video footage of the singer.

The cameras followed her as she walked through the bowels of the stadium with friends Blake Lively and Ice Spice dressed in a black top, black jeans and with a red Chiefs jacket slung over her shoulder.

JEREMIAH FENNEL ASKS TRAVIS KELCE ABOUT HIS TOUCHDOWN CELEBRATIONS | SUPER BOWL LVIII

"SUPER BOWL LVIII EAT LIKE KINGS FOR $2.5 MILLION!!! Wagyu Glizzy, Surf-&-Turf Buffet In Luxury

Rich people are gonna feast like it at the Super Bowl this weekend ... 'cause the luxury suite that comes with a $2.5 MILLION price tag will be fully stocked with the finest grub!!

Some lucky media members got an inside look at the expensive box that'll house 20 wealthy football fans when the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs face off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Super Sunday ... and they certainly won't have empty stomachs by the end of the night.

The spread consists of some bomb-lookin' items ... from a surf-and-turf buffet with wagyu beef and lobster to carne asada fries, seafood stuffed potatoes, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, cheesecakes and your classic souvenir popcorn, according to reporter Luke Sawhook.

VEGAS SPECTACLE LAUNCHES SUPER BOWL WEEK, WITH TAYLOR SWIFT ON EVERYONE'S LIPS

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 Super Bowl week opened on Monday night with a sensory-overload spectacle at the Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium, and a sprinkling of Taylor Swift.

Bellowing announcers, thumping music, dancers, drummers and painted men flooded the in-field while more than 23,000 paying fans filled the stands of the arena, waving flags and placards while howling at the master of ceremonies and jeering the Kansas City Chiefs.

Never known for understatement, Vegas certainly put on a show to kick-start the city’s first Super Bowl. The defending Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for the cherished Vince Lombardi Trophy.

“Now you’re firing me up, making me want to play right now, baby,” laughed tight end Travis Kelce as boos rained down from the stands. “Whooooooo... I love the boos more than I love the cheers, keep ‘em coming Niners gang, keep ‘em coming.”

Kelce and pop superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift bring even more glitz to this Vegas Super Bowl as their relationship is on everybody’s lips.

“I’ve never seen a Super Bowl opening like this,” Kelce smiled. “It feels like Christmas,” he laughed, as a female journalist threw a Mexican wrestling mask at him.

Soon afterwards a man tossed him a red-and-white striped soccer shirt. Questions ranged from queries about the weight he bench presses to how his faith and family have fuelled his success.

To 'football star' add 'diplomat' as the 34-year-old fielded increasingly bizarre questions — many relating to Swift — from a tiny podium with journalists a dozen deep jostling and shouting.

Swift set another record on Sunday, winning the Grammy award for album of the year for an unprecedented fourth time.

“She’s unbelievable,” Kelce said. “She’s rewriting the history books. I told her I’ll have to hold up my end of the bargain and come home (with) some hardware, too.”

HOW TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE BECAME THE FOCUS OF BASELESS POLITICAL CONSPIRACY THEORIES

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 The budding love story featuring music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce took an unexpected turn into the world of political conspiracy theories this week after the team advanced to the Super Bowl.

Myriad baseless rumors emerged on social media — everything from claims that Swift has played a part in Pentagon psychological operations to the idea that she and her two-time Super Bowl champion boyfriend are key assets in a secret plot to help President Joe Biden get reelected in 2024. Another variant: That the Chiefs’ success was rigged as part of the plan for the game on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.

Political and media figures on the right, including former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, political activist Laura Loomer and One America News Network host Alison Steinberg, have amplified the allegations.

TRAVIS KELCE STAR OF HIS OWN BIOGRAPHICAL COMIC BOOK

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 He will be the subject of a comic book coming out shortly.

TidalWave Comics has added 34-year-old American football star Travis Kelce to its FAME series, which features the life stories of prominent people.

The glossy, which will be released on Feb. 7, chronicles Kelce's college and NFL career, as well as his life off the field - hosting TV show "Saturday Night Live," his weekly podcast, and his philanthropy work.

THE SUPER BOWL SET: MAHOMES AND AND THE CHIEFS WILL FACE PURDY AND THE 49ERS

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 Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago.

The Chiefs beat Lamar Jackson and the No. 1-seeded Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the AFC championship game Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five years. A few hours later, Brock Purdy rallied the No. 1-seeded 49ers to a 34-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the NFC title game.

The Chiefs (14-6) are aiming to become the first back-to-back champions since Tom Brady and the New England Patriots did it following the 2003-04 seasons.

Purdy — who was still two years away from being the last pick of the 2022 NFL draft the last time the teams played in the Super Bowl — will try to lead the 49ers (14-5) to a record-tying sixth title in their eighth appearance.

The teams meet at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 12. The 49ers opened as 2 1/2-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Mahomes and the Chiefs overcame a 20-10 fourth-quarter deficit and beat the 49ers 31-20 to give coach Andy Reid his first Super Bowl victory on Feb. 2, 2020. Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spoiled Kansas City’s repeat bid the following year.