The NFL had some fun with Travis Kelce in a teaser for the Chiefs’ upcoming game against the Dolphins. They gave him a playful nickname inspired by his girlfriend Taylor Swift. In the video, which highlighted the Dolphins’ defense in the January 13 Wild Card game, they jokingly called him “Mr. Swift.”
The video mentioned the Dolphins’ struggles against tight ends, talking about their 108.3 rating, seven touchdowns given up, and one interception. Then, for a clever twist, they amusingly introduced Travis Kelce as “Travis Swift.”
The teaser also showed moments of 34-year-old Taylor Swift passionately cheering for 34-year-old Travis Kelce during Chiefs games. One clip caught her jokingly sticking out her tongue during the New England Patriots game on December 20, 2023.
Another clip featured Taylor’s well-known handshake with Brittany Mahomes, another Chiefs supporter, during the home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on October 22, 2023.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift made their relationship public
Two months into their official relationship, which started in July 2023, Travis and Taylor told everyone they were a couple. This happened after Taylor went to her first public Chiefs game, and they made the announcement after the team won against the Chicago Bears. Cameras on TV caught happy moments in the VIP box with Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, and the singer of “Cruel Summer.”
Since then, Taylor has often joined Travis for away games and regularly been at home games. The NFL has warmly welcomed Taylor, using her songs in videos, making memes, and talking about her relationship during broadcasts. The NFL’s happy reaction makes sense because the game got 24.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched NFL game of the week.
In October 2023, on the “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis mentioned that while he likes the better atmosphere and entertainment, Taylor’s coverage in the NFL may have been a bit too much, especially given his situation.
NFL fans have expressed their displeasure with Taylor’s coverage at the game
Many NFL fans don’t like how much the league talks about players’ personal lives instead of focusing on the game.
Taylor responded to these critics during her TIME Person of the Year interview in December 2023. She doubted that the NFL even knew where her suite is. She stressed that she only goes to games to support Travis, saying she’s far from the camera and doesn’t know when she’ll be on TV. Taylor isn’t sure if her being on screen a lot bothers some of her fans.
She also laughed and said, “It turns out, football is awesome. I’ve been missing out my whole life.”
Travis Kelce Discusses Retirement Plans and Hints At A Life After The NFL
In a recent talk with the media, they asked Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs if he’s thinking about retiring from football.
Travis, who played college football at the University of Cincinnati, got picked in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He’s been playing in the league for ten years. Because he’s been in the game for a long time and is known for dating Taylor Swift, some people are wondering if Travis might quit football to try out different things.
In September, Travis and Taylor officially said they’re a couple after months of rumors. Now, there’s talk about Travis possibly stopping football after this season, especially with rumors suggesting a possible engagement this summer.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (Credits: Travis Kelce/ Instagram)
Travis Kelce talked about the rumors of him quitting football, making it clear he’s not planning to leave the game soon. In a recent press conference, he shared his love for football and how he enjoys its challenges.
Even though this season hasn’t been his most productive since 2015, the Chiefs tight end is determined to keep playing in the NFL. He said he sees “no reason to stop playing football” and wants to continue for a long time.
Travis admitted he’ll explore other interests outside of sports when the time is right. Looking back on the offseason, he talked about trying different hobbies and activities. He appreciated the chance to pursue interests beyond sports, mentioning the fun he had being on camera.
While Travis knows he’s still early in his career, he talked about the positive experience he had on “Saturday Night Live.” He sees these opportunities bringing him happiness and, maybe, opening up a potential new career path.
