While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding has been hailed as the event of the year, the singer has received some backlash since they tied the knot. Rumors have already surfaced about the star player leaving the NFL and retiring from professional sports. New posts from one of his trainers added more fuel to the fire. Many netizens have since commented that the decision comes conveniently after he and the ‘Opalite’ singer ended up getting married.
Taylor Swift slammed after Travis Kelce retirement rumors resurfaced online
Shortly after the loved-up couple’s wedding, rumors swirled online again that Kelce might retire from the NFL. Not only that, but a post from his friend and mentor Cris Carter has also added fuel to the fire. He recently shared a photo with Kelce and other players on his Instagram account along with the caption, “Andrew (Spruill) and I started with Travis before his rookie year in the NFL. Know that (GOAT) is getting ready for THE LAST DANCE. Next stop Canton/HOF” in the photo.Kelce, on the other hand, has committed to a 14th NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and just days after his nuptials, he was seen in public working out and training for his upcoming games in public. However, the rumored retirement plans have sparked an online debate among fans and netizens about blaming Taylor Swift for the decision.A statement from RadarOnline also revealed: “People around Travis have always known retirement was coming, but to see someone so close to him describe it as ‘the last dance’ has convinced many that the finish line is in sight. It has nothing to do with a lack of commitment, it reflects what he has already achieved.” Another statement from the report countered the speculation, adding that Swift has no real influence on his decision to retire from the NFL.He further shared that “some people have unfairly blamed Taylor whenever Travis’ future comes up. The reality is he’s spent more than a decade at one of the most physically demanding positions in football, and retirement has always been a conversation that comes with longevity, not who he married.”Speculations about her retirement have been rife long before the couple’s engagement. While discussing his career with the Chiefs on his podcast, ‘New Heights,’ Kelce confirmed that he would be returning for a 14th season. He shared, “HE’S BACK!!! TRAVIS KELCE IS BACK WITH THE HEADS FOR YEAR 14,” per his account.At the time of writing, the 36-year-old has not explicitly spoken about his early retirement.
About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
The singer and sports player have been together since 2023, and made headlines again last year 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 attracted worldwide attention. Kelce and Swift booked Madison Square Garden on July 3 to tie the knot in front of their family and loved ones. The event had the participation of about 1000 people and had the theme of the garden. Adam Sandler officiated the wedding ceremony, while Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks sang the lyrics to some of their most famous songs for the newlyweds.