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By Jeremy Hanna
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Tight end Travis Kelce has long been a standout player for the Kansas City Chiefs, serving as a prime target for star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
This has led to Kelce breaking countless NFL records, including most career postseason receptions (165) and most receiving yards in a season by a tight end (1,416).
Now, Kelce can add one more record to his long list of accolades.
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In today's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Kelce officially made his 917th reception with the Chiefs, passing Tony Gonzalez for most receptions in franchise history.
Gonzalez played for the Chiefs from 1997-2008, recording 916 receptions for 10,940 yards. He still holds the record for most receiving touchdowns in Kansas City history with 76.
Including his time with the Atlanta Falcons, Gonzalez holds the NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end (15,127) and most career receptions by a tight end (1,325). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame.
This is an exciting landmark in what has otherwise been a lackluster year for Kelce. In three games, he has recorded eight receptions for 69 yards and four first downs.
Fortunately, Kelce's fortunes seem to be turning around after making five receptions for 74 yards in the first half of today's game.
Kelce was selected by the Chiefs with the 63rd overall pick in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
After a decent showing in his sophomore season, Kelce came into his own in 2015, making 72 receptions for for 875 yards and five touchdowns. He was named to his first Pro Bowl for his efforts.
From 2013-2023, Kelce has recorded 907 receptions for 11,328 yards and 74 touchdowns. In this time, he was named to nine Pro Bowls and seven All-Pro teams. He also won three Super Bowls (LIV, LVII, and LVIII). He was also named to the NDL 2010s All-Decade Team.
In addition to his new franchise receptions record, Kelce also holds the records for most 100-plus-yard receiving games (37), most receiving touchdowns in a game (4), and most career receiving yards.
Needless to say, Kelce is on his way to being the greatest tight end in NFL history, assuming he already isn't. If he continues at the rate he's been going, there's no doubt that he could pass the other tight-end records set by Gonzalez.
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