Long before the SB LIX defeat to the Eagles in New Orleans, Travis Kelce found himself back in the place where his story cracked open. In 2010, a 20-year-old Kelce was suspended for marijuana use ahead of the Sugar Bowl, forcing him into a year-long exile. His older brother, Jason Kelce, vouched for him and helped get him reinstated at Cincinnati. That gamble paid off. Over the next few years, Travis shed the character questions, changed positions, and became one of the NFL’s goated TEs. This year, he went back to the Big Easy. Sure, it didn’t end with a completion of a 3-peat (that would have been some story). But he did come back with the league’s most high-profile relationship.
Since going public in 2023, Kelce’s romance with Taylor Swift has transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Swift went from pop icon to honorary member of Chiefs Kingdom, showing up in stadium suites and postgame celebrations. Even when she received criticism for just supporting her man, the 87, Tay-Tay just made sure she was present there.
And it didn’t affect her that much because the KC locker room was very welcoming towards her. Trey Smith, Kansas City’s Pro Bowl guard, cleared the air on the New Rory & Mal podcast. “Not at all, man,” Smith said when asked if Swift’s presence changed anything. “It just was super normal. Once you meet her as a person, you realize she really is a beautiful human being. She’s awesome, she’s thoughtful, she’s kind.” Smith didn’t stop there. “She remembered my name, my sister’s name, months after meeting us. That meant a lot. Just a small thing, but it said everything.”
Smith admitted he didn’t understand the scope of Swift’s celebrity at first. “I didn’t know how big of a deal Taylor Swift was until she got there and I started watching people move around. I was like, okay, this is different.” Still, it was her grace—not her fame—that stood out. “She really is dope. She’s awesome.”
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For a player who fell to the sixth round despite first-round talent, Smith’s perspective carries weight. He’s been around greatness long enough to recognize it, whether it wears shoulder pads or, in this case, sells out stadiums. His endorsement wasn’t a fan service. It was a window into Swift’s authenticity, one that aligns with the Chiefs’ no-nonsense culture.
So, now, with the locker room engrossed in it as well, the fans want to know when’s the next phase of their relationship starting.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are taking it step-by-step
Do not rush. That’s the best relationship advice one could get. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ like she would call it, is the epitome of it. And the latest? Taylor sold her $14.5 million Cape Cod estate. But that’s not it as the rumor mill’s in overdrive asking the obvious — is she moving in with Kelce? Not a bad question, all things considered.
However, it’s not what is seems. Back in April, whispers of the two house-hunting in Montana caught everyone off guard. Montana, really? Not exactly LA or NYC glitz, but maybe that’s the point. These two aren’t living in the spotlight 24/7 right now. No Met Gala. No red carpets in sight since March 14, according to TMZ. So, fans raised eyebrows to whether or not it’s a cue to another split. Both sets of fans know what it looks like, now, as much as Trav and Tay-Tay themselves.
But a source gave Page Six the play-by-play: “They’re still so in love and enjoying spending time with their friends and each other during the offseason.” Basically, they are two people vibing, probably binge-watching something cozy and dodging the paps. But what about the Cape Cod sale? Yeah, that’s a notable move, even for someone with Swift’s Monopoly board of properties. Could be downsizing. Could be strategic. Or Could be love. There’s no official confirmation on that as of now.
And if you’re looking for signs of deeper commitment, Kelce basically gave one during Super Bowl week. “She’s up there being the superstar that she is… I better match that energy for sure.” He even grinned when asked if a different kind of ring might show up in New Orleans: “Wouldn’t you like to know.” He didn’t win his fourth Lombardi ring, but with moving-in rumors swirling, maybe the ring everyone’s waiting on isn’t made of silver, but diamonds.
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