Travis Kelce isn’t just a record-breaking tight end—he’s a cultural phenomenon. Between his Super Bowl wins, high-profile romance with Taylor Swift, and viral podcast, rumors about him spread fast. We dug into 12 of the biggest claims to separate fact from fiction.
1. Rumor: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Are Engaged
Fact-Check: False. Despite fan frenzy, sources confirm no engagement. The couple is reportedly focused on their careers and relationship without immediate marriage plans.
2. Rumor: Kelce Retired After Super Bowl LVIII
Fact-Check: False. Though he joked about “riding off into the sunset” post-victory, Kelce clarified he’s not retiring. His contract extension keeps him in Kansas City through 2025.
3. Rumor: Kelce Feuded with Patrick Mahomes Over Targets
Fact-Check: False. A sideline spat went viral, but both players called it competitive fire. Mahomes later joked, “We argue more about golf than football.”
4. Rumor: Kelce’s Podcast Was Canceled
Fact-Check: False. New Heights (with brother Jason Kelce) ranks among Apple Podcasts’ top sports shows. Sponsorships and fan demand keep it thriving.
5. Rumor: Kelce Is Joining the WWE
Fact-Check: Unconfirmed. He’s a WWE fan (even appearing at WrestleMania), but no contract exists. His NFL commitments come first.
6. Rumor: Kelce Dated Multiple A-List Celebs Before Swift
Fact-Check: Partially True. His confirmed exes include influencer Kayla Nicole and Catching Kelce winner Maya Benberry. Other rumored flings lack evidence.
7. Rumor: Kelce’s Jersey Sales Spiked 400% Thanks to Swift
Fact-Check: True. NFL Shop reported a 400% surge after their relationship went public, briefly making his #87 jersey the league’s top seller.
8. Rumor: Kelce Has a Secret Rap Career
Fact-Check: False. His SNL rap skit and locker room freestyles are just for fun. No albums or tracks exist under his name.
9. Rumor: Kelce’s Foundation Is a Tax Dodge
Fact-Check: False. His 87 & Running foundation has donated millions to youth programs, with public tax filings backing its legitimacy.
10. Rumor: Kelce Was Almost Traded to the Eagles
Fact-Check: Unlikely. No credible reports suggest trade talks. The Chiefs rely on him as Mahomes’ top target.
11. Rumor: Kelce Turned Down $100M for a Reality Show
Fact-Check: Unverified. Though plausible (given his packed schedule), neither Kelce nor networks have confirmed this offer.
12. Rumor: Kelce Will Replace Jason on Inside the NFL
Fact-Check: False. Jason’s post-retirement role hasn’t triggered a move for Travis, who remains focused on football.
The Bottom Line
Kelce’s stardom invites rumors, but most are exaggerations or baseless. Verified facts? He’s still an NFL powerhouse, a media darling, and Swift’s beau—with no signs of slowing down.
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— By NextMinuteNews Team
