Latest news with #TravisKelce
USA Today
36 minutes ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Travis Kelce retiring? Patrick Mahomes, Greg Olsen talk TE's future
Travis Kelce retiring? Patrick Mahomes, Greg Olsen talk TE's future Show Caption Hide Caption Greg Olsen believes Travis Kelce 'controls how he leaves the game' Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen has high praise for Travis Kelce and shares when he believes Travis Kelce will eventually retire from the NFL. Sports Seriously Travis Kelce has checked off all the boxes on the football field – except retirement. Everyone has an opinion on the 35-year-old, who is coming off, statistically, the worst season of his career since becoming the starter for the Kansas City Chiefs. As he authors the final pages for the story of his football career, Kelce's retirement continues to be a topic. In an interview with USA TODAY's Mackenzie Salmon, former NFL tight end and current Fox Sports broadcaster Greg Olsen spoke about Kelce's future. "He's got the world at his fingertips," Olsen said. "I think he's one of the unique guys that's gonna be able to control how he leaves the game and when. And that's not the reality for most guys." Kelce, who will turn 36 in October, is coming off a bad season by his standards. He totaled 97 receptions, 823 yards and only three touchdowns. While that may be a career-year for some, it continued a downward trend that began following the 2023 season. Despite that reality, Olsen highlighted how he was also 36 in his last season, noting that he wasn't as productive as Kelce has been at this stage. "He was highly productive last year," Olsen said. "I think we've kind of gotten spoiled that we think every year he's gonna have twelve-hundred yards and 10 touchdowns. And I don't think people realize just how hard that is. I wouldn't put a limit on anything he does." He added that he could call it quits after this upcoming season or play a few more years. Olsen maintained that Kelce has done enough throughout his career to be afforded the opportunity to leave when he wants to. Retirement talk has been a common theme throughout the Chiefs' run of success, especially in the lead-up to Super Bowl 59 before they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. Now with training camp around the corner, even quarterback Patrick Mahomes is being asked about Kelce's future. "If it's the last ride, you would never know," Mahomes said in a press conference Thursday. "The way he's talking about football, the way he's talking about working and trying to be even better this year than he was last year. He doesn't seem like a guy that, it's his last ride or he's tired of the job. He's in here, he's working. I know his body feels good. I think it feels better than even last year before going into last season. I think he's motivated to go out there and have an even better year." Kelce appeared to truly debate walking away from the game this offseason but elected to return for another season. He spoke about that decision during the March 5 episode of his "New Heights" podcast with his brother, Jason. "I think the biggest thing is that I (expletive) love playing the game of football," Kelce said. "I love playing. I still feel like I can play it at a high level and possibly at a higher level than I did last year. I don't think it was my best outing. I think I let my guys down in a lot more moments than I helped them, especially if you look at my track record and how I've been in years past. I want to give it a good run. I got a bad taste in my mouth in how I ended the year and how well I was playing and how accountable I was to the people around me." Of course, the Chiefs have played a lot of football over the years and the miles can begin to add up. It's not out of the question that Kelce's drop in production could be attributed in part to fatigue, especially given the attention he receives from defenses every week. All eyes will be on Kelce as he enters his 13th season NFL season and 12th as the starter, which will be the final year of his current contract. It carries a $19.8 million cap hit for 2025, according to Spotrac. Having already accomplished so much, these final years can be about chasing more rings and putting a bow on a great career. He's a three-time Super Bowl champion, a four-time All-Pro and has been selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times. He's a lock for the Hall of Fame and statistically ranks amongst the best tight ends in NFL history – No. 3 in receptions (1,004) and yards (12,151), despite playing just 11 seasons as the Chiefs primary starter at the position. Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten, the two who rank above Kelce in those categories, each finished their careers with 16 seasons as a starter. Off the field, Kelce is one-half of arguably the biggest celebrity couples going right now given his relationship with Taylor Swift. He has a successful podcast with his brother, helping him maintain his media presence. Retirement will continue to be a storyline on the field. Off of it, however, Kelce appears to just be getting started.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Travis Kelce Quietly Approves Of Taylor Swift Buying Back Her Masters
Singer Taylor Swift has some good news to share, and Travis Kelce is right there to help her enjoy every moment of it! The "Cruel Summer" singer revealed on Friday, May 30, that she had finally bought back the rights to her music catalog after Scooter Braun picked up her masters in 2019. After several years, Swift revealed that Shamrock Capital had finally agreed to give her back the rights to her music with "no strings attached." Over five million people liked Taylor Swift's announcement within three hours of her post, and the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end was one of them, once again showing his support for his girlfriend. Comments were disabled on the post, but fans were quick to celebrate on social media platforms like X, the website formerly known as Twitter, and Reddit. 'You belong with me,' she wrote in the caption along with heart emojis of various colors. Photos showed Swift sitting on the floor, dressed in a blue shirt and jeans, with her albums spread around her to celebrate the fact that her music is, once again, hers. Following her announcement, Swift's first name, 'taylor,' started trending online along with 'Rep TV' and '1989 TV.' One of her songs, 'Better Than Revenge,' was also trending, along with 'Debut TV' and 'Swiftie.' Although 'Fearless (Taylor's Version),' 'Red (Taylor's Version),' "Speak Now (Taylor's Version),' and '1989 (Taylor's Version),' have already been released, fans are concerned that she might never release 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' after a shocking revelation she made in her lengthy letter. In her lengthy letter, the 'Love Story' singer revealed that although she has completed re-recording her debut album, the same can't be said for 'Reputation (Taylor's Version),' which would be the last album to be released. 'Full transparency: I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it. The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life, and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it,' she revealed. 'All that defiance, that longing, to be understood while feeling purposely misunderstood, that desperate hope, that shame-born snarl and mischief.' 'To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in those first 6 that I thought couldn't be improved upon by redoing it,' she continued. 'Not the music, or photos, or videos. So I kept putting it off. There will be a time (if you're into the idea) for the unreleased Vault tracks from that album to watch.' However, there is good news for fans who are looking forward to the release of her debut album, as she revealed that it is already finished. Although she admitted that she loves how it sounds, she did not hint at a release date for the new music. 'I've already completely re-recorded my entire debut album, and I really love how it sounds now,' she wrote. 'Those 2 albums can still have their moments to re-emerge when the time is right, if that would be something you guys would be excited about.' 'But if it happens, it won't be from a place of sadness and longing for what I wish I could have,' she added. 'It will just be a celebration now.' Although Scooter Braun told The Hollywood Reporter that he is 'happy for her,' he had no part to play in this recent development, despite recent reports. One insider told PEOPLE magazine on Friday that he did not 'encourage' the sale in any way. 'Contrary to a previous false report, there was no outside party who 'encouraged' this sale. All rightful credit for this opportunity should go to the partners at Shamrock Capital and Taylor's Nashville-based management team only,' the insider shared. 'Taylor now owns all of her music, and this moment finally happened in spite of Scooter Braun, not because of him.' Instead, the "Karma" singer clearly thanked Shamrock Capital for giving her the opportunity to own her music once more in her letter. 'All I've ever wanted was the opportunity to work hard enough to be able to one day purchase my music outright with no strings attached, no partnership, with full autonomy,' she wrote. 'I will be forever grateful to everyone at Shamrock Capital for being the first people to ever offer this to me.' She went on to say, 'This was a business deal to them, but I really felt like they saw it for what it was to me: my memory and my sweat and my handwriting and my decades of dreams. I am endlessly thankful."
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Video of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Date Night Is Turning Heads
New photos and videos of Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, have come far and few in between over the past couple of months. This is because the couple has been staying under the radar as they do what they can to keep away from the public eye. In fact, the last time the two were photographed in public together was in March during a private date night in New York City. The two have reportedly spent their downtime together, but they have made it a point to be as low-key as they possibly can. This is probably why fans could not help but get all excited after a video of the couple surfaced online on Thursday, courtesy of a fan who was able to capture Swift and Kelce having fun during a New York Yankees game. It is important to note that this video was taken back on Oct. 14, 2024, as Swift and Kelce attended Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium. However, it was just on Thursday when a fan named Kelsey Cousins, who had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Swift during the game, posted the clip on her TikTok account. The newly surfaced video of Swift dancing in her seat beside a smiling Kelce has since been shared on social media, and it quickly grabbed the attention of fans. "Swift and Kelce enjoying the Yankees game celebrity moments we didn't know we needed!" a post on X read. "She is so cute dancing with her popcorns and drink," said another. "Oh I love her 🥹🫶🏻" a fan wrote. "I miss her so much," a Swiftie professed. "oh taydrought is real," another said. "not the taycrumbs," commented a user. Swift and Kelce should resurface together sooner or later, but until they do, fans will have no other choice but to settle for these "crumbs" from the lovebirds. For what it's worth, the highly anticipated Met Gala in New York City is on Monday night, and Swift has graced fashion's biggest night multiple times in the past. There has been some speculation that she will make an appearance at this year's big event, and perhaps she could bring Kelce along as a plus-one.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big Taylor Swift News Drops After Pop Star's Announcement
Big Taylor Swift News Drops After Pop Star's Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has now been nearly four months since Taylor Swift made her last major public appearance. In February, the "Cruel Summer" singer attended Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, the Chiefs failed to make history during the big game. Kelce and Co. were denied of what would have been an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat, as the Philadelphia Eagles secured the title with a 40-22 win. Since then, Swift has been keeping it low key as she reportedly spends as much time as she can with Kelce while their respective schedules still permit them to. Despite her current career hiatus, however, Swift still continues to make waves in the music scene. A testament to this fact is how she achieved another incredible milestone on Spotify. Swift's 2008 hit "Love Story" has now hit 1 billion streams on Spotify, making it her sixteenth track to surpass this amazing mark. It is worth noting that on top of the original version of the song, the re-recorded version, "Love Story (Taylor's Version)," is also on track to hit a billion streams in the coming week. In fact, "Love Story (Taylor's Version)", which was released in 2021, is reportedly expected to surpass the original version in a little over two weeks' time. Swift's latest milestone comes after she made a big announcement on her website on Friday. In a lengthy letter addressed to her fans, the 35-year-old revealed that after a roller-coaster journey, she now officially owns all of her music. "All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me," Swift announced. She went on to say that this is her "greatest dream come true" after she re-recorded and released four of her albums, calling them "Taylor's Version." This decision came after an ownership dispute with her former label, which is a battle that Swift has now clearly won. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Mahomes Gives Telling Travis Kelce Update After Reports of Their Different Opinions Over Trump
The friendship between Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and the team's TE Travis Kelce has always been solid. The two have not only been a good twosome off the field, but they have also led the Chiefs to five Super Bowl appearances and three Super Bowl wins together. That's enough to form a bond. But that doesn't mean the two always see eye to eye. Fans have especially been wondering about the two's political opinions lately. Mahomes hasn't specifically indicated his politics, but his wife, Brittany Mahomes, has given indications she supports President Donald Trump in the past. Meanwhile, Kelce, who also stays somewhat under the radar when it comes to politics, has supported his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, who endorsed Kamala Harris in the last election cycle. There's no middle ground there. Advertisement More from StyleCaster Related: Here Are the Celebs Who Support Trump's Presidency With the team back for organized team activities (OTAs) already, Mahomes was asked about Kelce after the TE missed one practice but returned for the rest. 'I know his body feels good,' Mahomes said. 'I think it feels better than even last year, before going into last year, just because I think he's motivated to go out there and have an even better year than he did this past year.' No drama there, just football. This comes after reports that Kelce is pretty mad at the way President Trump has talked about his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Kelce has never outright spoken against Trump, and in a pre-Super Bowl conference said, about Trump's attendance to the game, 'I think, you know, no matter who the president is, I know I'm excited because it's the biggest game of my life, you know, and having the president there, you know, it's the best country in the world. So, that'd be pretty cool.' Advertisement However, on May 16, on the social media app Truth Social, President Trump asked his followers, 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'' This is far from the first time President Trump has talked about Taylor Swift, previously posting 'I hate Taylor Swift,' days after she endorsed Kamala Harris for President. Swift has been pretty open about endorsing Democratic candidates and talked about her need to use her voice in her 2020 Netflix documentary Miss Americana. Kelce reportedly was pretty upset about Trump's social media attacks, with the Daily Mail even reporting that Kelce was 'seething' at the remarks. 'Travis is livid that the President of the United States is talking negatively about Taylor,' sources told the outlet. 'He is so mad that he is going to use it as motivation during training for the season ahead, especially if Trump continues talking.' They added, 'Since Travis can't say anything publicly because that would just open another can of worms, he has to figure out ways to get it out of his system because he would love to protect Taylor and stick up for her. But keeping quiet is the move he has to do right now.' Advertisement No confirmation on whether that means keeping quiet on his real opinions to his friend and QB, but the two still appear to be on good terms, or at least ready to tackle a new season together. As for Taylor Swift herself and Mahomes' wife, Brittany, who has been more open about her support for Trump, that remains to be seen. Perhaps they can put aside political preferences. Or perhaps you just don't want to be friends with someone who would support a man openly insulting you over and over. Time will tell. Best of StyleCaster Sign up for Stylecaster's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
