Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are perhaps the hottest celebrity couple in the world, but Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has known the pop megastar for years
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid suggested he set Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift up and welcomed her support despite her previous NFL allegiance to the Philadelphia Eagles. The worlds of sports and pop culture have combined recently as fans worked themselves in a frenzy by the rumours that Kelce and Swift had linked up. Their relationship has since been confirmed by a series of public appearances, including a dinner date after taping ’Saturday Night Live’ in New York on Saturday.
Despite Kelce scoring a touchdown in the Super Bowl win over Philadelphia, Swift was known to be a renowned Eagles fan as she referenced the NFC East franchise in song. However, she has appeared at several Chiefs games with Kansas City undefeated in games Swift has attended.
When asked by former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb if he was a “Swiftie” on “The Five Spot” podcast, Reid said: “You know what, like you I knew her from Philadelphia. Her dad is a big NFL fan so I had met her when she was real young. I joked about setting Kelce up but I’m just saying… “She’s a good girl. She’s into it and we’re glad she’s here.”
Swift was first spotted cheering on Kelce at Arrowhead Stadium during the Chiefs’ Week 3 rout of the Chicago Bears, before hitting the Big Apple to watch the win over the Jets the following week. She missed the Chiefs’ win over the Minnesota Vikings before flying to watch the 19-8 victory over the Denver Broncos last week after enjoying the premier of her Eras Tour movie in Los Angeles.
Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City’s star quarterback and two-time MVP Patrick, was sat alongside Swift and Kelce’s mother Donna in their suite. She could be seen hugging Swift when Kelce collected a Mahomes pass and turned it into a big gain.
Another sign their relationship is getting more serious was seen on Thursday Night Football as Swift chatted to Kelce’s dad Ed for the first time while the Chiefs took care of the Broncos. She reportedly spent the night at Kelce’s home as her security team was spotted outside the property on Friday. They also enjoyed a posh dinner on Saturday night and were seen clinging to one another while cuddling. It marked the first time they have made a public appearance together outside of the pair leaving Arrowhead Stadium following a Chiefs game.
On the field, Kelce is enjoying a solid year. He has tallied 346 receiving yards and three touchdowns while his Chiefs have amassed a 5-1 record. Reid will hope Swift continues her positive influence over the tight end as the Chiefs look to defend their Super Bowl crown. Kelce’s Chiefs are next in action against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC West divisional clash at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday Oct. 22.
