Jan. 26, 2026, 7:32 p.m. CT

Travis Kelce is among the Kansas City Chiefs‘ most indispensable players since he joined the team as a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

But, given that his current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2025 season, fans in Western Missouri may soon need to worry about Kelce’s future in Kansas City.

Should Chiefs general manager Brett Veach re-sign Kelce during the 2026 offseason?

Here’s a look at what Kelce might cost Kansas City, if he decides to re-sign with the Chiefs:

What was Travis Kelce’s salary in 2025?Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) practices before the game against the Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

According to Spotrac.com, Kelce’s base salary in 2025 was just $4,500,000. However, Kansas City also paid Kelce a $2,551,667 restructure proration, a $12,500,000 roster bonus, and a $250,279 workout bonus.

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His $19,801,946 salary accounted for 6.9 percent of Kansas City’s total cap space.

What is Travis Kelce’s market value in 2026?Dec 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) takes the field before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Spotrac.com reports that the calculated market value of Kelce’s next contract will be a deal that pays the star tight end $10,771,819 per season.

Can the Chiefs afford to re-sign Travis Kelce?Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce puts on his helmet getting ready to take the field during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Nov. 2, 2025.

Fans in Kansas City may riot if Kelce suits up to play for any team other than the Chiefs next season.

While Kansas City’s front office doesn’t currently have the cap space necessary to sign Kelce to a new contract, fans should expect the Chiefs to make any required maneuvers to bring him back if he decides to take the field in 2026.