Travis Kelce just inked a deal to keep chasing Super Bowls with the Chiefs this season, but make no mistake: his next big contract might not even be on the gridiron. When that mission is complete, Kelce’s off-field talents are going to be in seriously high demand come 2027.
The Three-Way Broadcasting Battle for Kelce
According to Mike Florio on *Pardon My Take*, we could be looking at a straight-up bidding war for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and it’s got nothing to do with him catching passes. We’re talking about a three-way battle for his broadcast services. Kelce, alongside Greg Olsen, was already sniffing around Amazon last year about a spot on Prime Video, but Kirk Herbstreit was still under contract. Clearly, Kelce has been thinking about this for a while.
He’s already got that relationship with Amazon thanks to his “New Heights” podcast, which is a massive hit. But let’s not forget his brother, Jason, has already locked in a relationship with ESPN. Florio said it straight up: “He’s going to be the one they all want.” And it’s not just Prime Video and ESPN. CBS is reportedly going to be in the mix too. Get this, Herbstreit’s Prime Video extension even has a clause that says they can tear up his contract if they find “anyone better.” Talk about high stakes! It sounds like Kelce is absolutely going to be in a booth somewhere next year, and it’s going to be wild to see who lands him.
Chiefs Get Creative With Early Season Playmakers
While Kelce’s future beyond the field is heating up, other Chiefs players are making their presence felt in the here and now. Take punter Matt Araiza, for instance. He’s off to a great start this season, using his legs in more ways than one, and we’re not just talking about booming kicks. Remember that fake punt against the Raiders? Araiza pulled it off with style. He sprinted downfield on a previous punt, got dead tired, and then, after taking the snap from James Winchester, saw the perfect look for the fake. “I couldn’t believe it,” Araiza said, admitting his cardio isn’t exactly top-notch. But he sold the punt look perfectly to the Raiders, and sure enough, it worked out. That’s the kind of heads-up play that can change a game.
And then there’s rookie running back Emmett Johnson. The fifth-round pick has been earning praise from the Chiefs since training camp, doing everything asked of him and doing it well. He’s currently tallied 16 rushes for 56 yards and five receptions for 74 yards. His workload has been limited, though, because running back Kenneth Walker III has been running all over opposing defenses. But the Chiefs have definitely hinted that a larger role for Johnson is coming.
The Chiefs are focused on their goal of returning to the postseason and potentially the Super Bowl this year. With veterans like Kelce eyeing their next chapter and new talents like Araiza and Johnson making an impact, it’s clear Kansas City has plenty to keep an eye on as the season unfolds.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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