Rumors of Travis Kelce retiring from the NFL soon after his marriage to Taylor Swift have sparked quite a lot of heated debate online. Many people have commented about how the singer is to blame for the possible decision; however, there have been reports stating that retirement was always in conversation and that the singer had no real influence over whether Kelce chooses to retire or not. (Instagram)
While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has been deemed the event of the year, the singer has received some backlash since they tied the knot. Rumours have already surfaced about the star player quitting the NFL and retiring from professional sports. New posts from one of his coaches further added fuel to the fire. Many netizens have since then commented that the decision conveniently comes after he and the ‘Opalite’ singer ended up getting married.
Taylor Swift criticised after rumours of Travis Kelce’s retirement resurfaced online
Soon after the beloved couple’s wedding, rumours again started spreading online that Kelce might be retiring from the NFL. Not only that, but a post from his friend and mentor Cris Carter has also added fuel to the fire. He shared a photo with Kelce and other players recently on his Instagram account along with the caption, “Andrew (Spruill) and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL. Know the (GOAT) is preparing for THE LAST DANCE. Next stop Canton/HOF” on the photo.Kelce, on the other hand, has committed to a 14th NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and only days after his nuptials, was spotted in public exercising and training for his upcoming matches in public. However, the rumoured retirement plans have sparked an online debate amongst fans and netizens about blaming Taylor Swift for the decision.A statement from RadarOnline also revealed, “People around Travis have always known retirement was approaching, but seeing someone as close to him describe this as ‘the last dance’ has convinced many that the finish line is now in sight. It has nothing to do with a lack of commitment – it reflects how much he has already achieved.” Another statement from the report countered the speculations, adding that Swift has no real influence over his decision to retire from the NFL.It further shared that, “Taylor has been unfairly blamed by some people whenever Travis’ future comes up. The reality is that he has spent well over a decade in one of the most physically demanding positions in football, and retirement has always been a conversation that comes with longevity, not with who he married.”Speculations around his retirement have been going on well before the couple’s engagement. While talking about his run with the Chiefs on his podcast, ‘New Heights’, Kelce had confirmed that he would be returning for the 14th season. He shared, “HE’S BACK!!! TRAVIS KELCE IS BACK WITH THE CHIEFS FOR YEAR 14”, on his account.At the time of writing, the 36-year-old has not explicitly talked about retiring soon.
About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
The singer and the sports player have been together since 2023, and last year made headlines again after Swift revealed that she and Kelce were engaged. Their wedding earlier this month was one of the most talked-about events of the year and garnered worldwide attention. Kelce and Swift booked out Madison Square Garden on July 3 to tie the knot in the presence of their family and loved ones. The event was attended by around 1000 people and had a garden theme. Adam Sandler officiated the wedding ceremony, while Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks belted out the lyrics to some of their most famous songs for the newlywed couple.
