During Monday night’s Chiefs-Saints game, Jason Kelce took to the ESPN booth to address rumors swirling around his brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift. As Travis warmed up at Arrowhead Stadium, Jason made it clear that despite the superstar distractions, football remains Travis’s top focus.
While the Kansas City Chiefs boast a 4-0 record this season, Kelce’s numbers have been less explosive than previous years. Critics and fans alike have speculated that his off-field involvement—including his relationship with one of the world’s biggest pop stars—might be affecting his game. But Jason, a retired NFL center and three-time Super Bowl champ, firmly dismissed these claims. “He’s had a whirlwind year, but he’s always kept football as his priority,” Jason stated, adding that his brother hasn’t missed a beat, even showing up to Chiefs training camp right after a trip with Swift.
The Kelce brothers’ wildly popular New Heights podcast has only amplified fan interest in Travis’s personal life, turning the NFL’s Kelce-Swift story into a pop culture sensation. But football remains the focus, Jason insists, especially with Rashee Rice’s season-ending injury, thrusting Travis back into the role of Patrick Mahomes’ primary target. His performance against the Chargers last week—seven catches for 89 yards—was a return to form that silenced doubters and proved his commitment.
As the Chiefs look to maintain their perfect record, one thing’s clear: Travis Kelce is laser-focused on the field, no matter what’s happening off it.
