Is Taylor Swift a Distraction for Travis Kelce? Former NFL Coach Weighs In…full story

Is Taylor Swift a Distraction for Travis Kelce? Former NFL Coach Weighs In…full story
As the Kansas City Chiefs fell short of achieving a rare Super Bowl three-peat, all eyes are turning toward Travis Kelce – and not just for what he did on the field.

The All-Pro tight end is now facing growing criticism, with one former NFL coach suggesting that his high-profile relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift may have played a role in his recent decline in performance.
Eric Mangini, former head coach of both the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns, shared a candid opinion that Kelce’s off-field distractions might be catching up with him – particularly at this late stage in his career.

“Between the relationship, his TV projects, the podcast with his brother, and a shortened offseason, that’s a lot to juggle for any player, let alone someone in their mid-30s,” Mangini explained in a recent interview.

Kelce, 35, posted some of the lowest numbers of his career during the 2024 season. While still an elite talent, he didn’t produce at the levels fans have come to expect. For Mangini and others, it raises a bigger question: is Kelce simply spreading himself too thin?

Kelce will return with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025
The criticism comes just months after Kelce signed a two-year, $34.25 million contract extension with Kansas City – a deal that suggested he’s still all-in on football. However, with his brother Jason Kelce retiring earlier in the year and Travis appearing in everything from documentaries to game shows, some wonder whether retirement could be closer than it seems.
The criticism comes just months after Kelce signed a two-year, $34.25 million contract extension with Kansas City – a deal that suggested he’s still all-in on football. However, with his brother Jason Kelce retiring earlier in the year and Travis appearing in everything from documentaries to game shows, some wonder whether retirement could be closer than it seems.

Mangini’s concerns reflect a sentiment quietly growing among some analysts: that Kelce’s commitment to football may be diluted by the demands of celebrity life.

“He looks like a guy who’s trying to reset, maybe even prepare for the end,” Mangini continued.

Still, Kelce and Swift appear to be thriving off the field. Sources close to the couple say they’ve been enjoying a that slower-paced offseason, spending time in New York, Nashville, and taking low-key getaways.

According to one insider, “Taylor and Travis are finally able to enjoy each other’s company without cameras constantly following them. It’s helped their bond grow even stronger.”