Travis Kelce Weighs 2026 Return as Industry Puts Studio Payday Near $15 Million
With free agency days away, reporting points to a final playing year before Kelce explores a booth opportunity.
Overview
- The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported Kelce could earn at least $15 million per season as a studio presence if he shifts to TV.
- Kelce has publicly stated he prefers calling games from the broadcast booth over working solely in a studio role.
- Marchand floated Kelce as a wild-card option to replace Kirk Herbstreit on Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football once Herbstreit’s deal runs through 2026.
- Kelce has not announced his 2026 plans, and a decision is approaching with NFL free agency less than two weeks away.
- Kansas City missed the playoffs after a six-win season as Kelce showed decline; he made $17.25 million last year and is not under contract for 2026.