Chiefs' Travis Kelce fined more than $14K for celebrating after historic TD: reports - ORSOLTECH

Kansas City Chiefs Star tight end Travis Kelce celebrated his historic catch last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a nod to the legendary Tony Gonzalez.

Kelce lobbed the ball through the goal posts as Gonzalez did during his career with the Chiefs and the team. Atlanta Falcons. The touchdown from Kelce was the 77th of his career, which passes Gonzalez on the all-time list.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown against the Steelers at Actress Stadium in Pittsburgh, December 25, 2024. (Photos by Barry Reger-Imagine)

But the celebration hurt his wallet more than anything else.

Kelce was fined $14,069 for “unsportsmanlike conduct use of props,” according to multiple reports. Fortunately, Gonzalez seemed to know the fine was coming.

“LOL! I get it,” Gonzalez wrote on X while also complimenting the dunk.

Kelce did not have the typical season Chiefs fans are accustomed to seeing. He started very slowly out of the gate, failing to take his first snap of the season until the Las Vegas Raiders game on October 27.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown against the Steelers on Christmas Day in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

He has 97 catches for 823 yards and three touchdowns this season. His total receiving yards are the lowest since the 2014 season — his second year in the league. His touchdown total is the lowest of his career. He had four touchdown catches in 2016.

Kelsey It is still being voted on To the Pro Bowl thanks to fan support. It is the 10th pick of his career.