Last year was difficult for Travis Kelce. The Chiefs’ loss in Super Bowl LIX, their elimination from the 2025 playoffs, and his impending retirement have been tough blows to take. For Taylor Swift, all of this is more than just her boyfriend’s problems; it’s the first real test of their relationship.
Kelce’s professional life is at a crossroads. The star tight end returned to the NFL for another year for one more attempt at winning the Super Bowl, but things didn’t go as planned.
Now, Kelce must decide whether to return for one last shot at the championship or finally hang up his cleats. Sources close to the couple say this has the player at a low emotional point.
Meanwhile, the countdown to his wedding to Swift is also underway. In this context, the singer has tried not to overwhelm him, focusing on his well-being rather than the wedding preparations.
Taylor is trying to lift Travis’s spirits
“Taylor is trying to put him in a better mood by spending more time with him and not bombarding him with wedding plans,” the source explained to the Daily Mail.
Swift understands that this is a delicate time for her boyfriend. “She would want him to focus on [the wedding] after he makes his career decision because she knows how important that is to him.”
Up until now, the couple had only enjoyed the sweet taste of success, with the Chiefs’ victory in Super Bowl LVIII and Swift’s successful Eras Tour. That’s why she’s seeing this moment as the “first real test of their relationship.”
“Travis hasn’t been in this position before, where he is staring at his future with complete 20/20 vision,” the source explained. However, a final decision could take a couple more months.
When will we know what Kelce’s future holds?
With Swift by his side, Kelce is still deciding his next step; however, he “will make the Chiefs well aware of his future plans by early March,” the source confirmed.
“We will know a few weeks after the Super Bowl if he will be returning or not,” the insider added. “That is his timeline for making a decision about whether to play one more year or not.”
Regardless of his decision, once he announces it, it will be time to focus on his wedding to Swift, scheduled for June.
