Travis Kelce surpasses Jason Witten for second in tight end receiving yards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Travis Kelce made NFL history during the game against the Denver Broncos on September 14, 2026. With his second catch in the third quarter, he moved into second place for all-time receiving yards among tight ends, surpassing Jason Witten. He achieved a total of 13,067 receiving yards, pushing past Witten's 13,046 yards. Kelce, who is in his 14th NFL season, is now pursuing Tony Gonzalez's record of 15,127 receiving yards. The milestone was celebrated in the presence of Taylor Swift and Kelce's family.
- •Kelce entered the game needing 45 yards to pass Witten.
- •He achieved the milestone during the third quarter.
- •Kelce has 2,060 yards left to reach Gonzalez's total.
- •He remains the all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards for the Chiefs.
- •Swift and Kelce's family were in attendance to witness the milestone.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Travis Kelce makes NFL history with Taylor Swift & family at game
"Travis Kelce's monster play in the 3rd quarter makes NFL history.
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