The romance between Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift had everyone talking when it was first revealed in 2023. While a lot of people were shocked at the sight of the new power couple, it seems Travis Kelce’s teammates were surprised as well, namely, Patrick Mahomes. The two have been playing alongside each other for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2017 and have become one of the most formidable duos in the NFL.
Both Kelce and Mahomes have fostered a strong bond with each other that carries off the field. It seems that due to this close friendship, the Chiefs quarterback was among the first people to know about Kelce and Taylor Swift’s relationship. Mahomes has now revealed his surprising reaction to the moment his teammate told him about his new dating status in ESPN’s new docuseries, The Kingdom.
Why Mahomes’ Reaction Adds A New Layer To The Kelce-Swift Story
Patrick Mahomes believed that he had seen it all on the field, and yet he was still surprised to see Taylor Swift make her debut appearance at Arrowhead Stadium in 2023. The “Cardigan” singer had arrived with Donna Kelce to cheer on her new man at the time. Even though the Chiefs quarterback was a bit hesitant to believe this revelation, he would have to admit that this love story was true. He spoke on the docuseries regarding the moment, saying:
“He told me during the week, “It was one of those where I gotta see it until I believe it.You definitely felt the buzz and you could see people in the stadium gravitating towards where she was up there, At the same time, we had business to handle.”
It’s quite surprising to note that even Travis Kelce’s teammates couldn’t believe the news of him dating the 14-time Grammy-winning artist. While many people had their doubts about this romance, it seems now that almost everyone has come around to celebrate this couple. Both partners are sure to appear and applaud for each other’s success in their respective fields.
Kelce recently even invited Swift to join him and his brother, Jason Kelce, on their New Heights podcast this month. This appearance from the pop sensation led to the announcement of her newest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Swift announced on the podcast that the album will arrive on October 3.
Even NFL Superstars Were Watching This Romance Unfold In Real Time
ESPN’s new The Kingdom docuseries helped shed light on what other NFL players’ reactions were to the Kelce-Swift romance. Chris Jones revealed that the team was pleasantly surprised at the “August” singer’s appearance at Arrowhead Stadium. The defensive tackle stated, “You know the locker room was like, ‘Taylor Swift’s here. Taylor Swift’s here. For real? With Travis? Oh my god.’”
Mahomes had also not met Swift until that time, which he revealed in a post-game interview after the dust had settled at Arrowhead Stadium. However, he did reveal that he would meet her if she ended up staying with Kelce. It’s safe to say that this new chapter was exciting for the entire Chiefs team, who were supportive of their star player and his new love.
The Swifties soon flooded the NFL as they watched Swift cheer the Kansas City Chiefs and Kelce. The relationship has brought a lot of eyes to the sport, and it seems everyone involved is hoping that the romance never ends.
Published: Aug 18, 2025 02:07 pm