Travis Kelce aims for Tony Gonzalez's record with five-year plan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Travis Kelce passed Jason Witten for second place in career receiving yards among tight ends during Kansas City's 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos. Kelce, now with 13,073 career receiving yards, jokes that catching Tony Gonzalez will take five more years, as Gonzalez holds the record at 15,127 yards. Kelce recognized the impact of players like Gonzalez and Witten on his career. Despite the distance to the record, Kelce remains a significant presence with 11 Pro Bowl selections and four All-Pro honors. The Chiefs face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2.
- •Kelce has 13,073 receiving yards, passing Witten's 13,046.
- •Gonzalez's record stands at 15,127 yards, 2,054 ahead of Kelce.
- •Kelce jokes about needing five more years to catch Gonzalez.
- •Kelce has 11 Pro Bowl selections and four All-Pro honors.
- •Kansas City plays Indianapolis in Week 2.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Travis Kelce reveals five-year plan needed to catch Tony Gonzalez’s NFL record
"Kelce passed Jason Witten with a 59-yard catch, but Tony Gonzalez still holds a lead large enough to inspire one playful retirement timeline.
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