Travis Kelce has revealed that Taylor Swift played a role in motivating him to continue his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The star tight end admitted he spent time reflecting on his future after another demanding season in his NFL career.
But watching Swift’s passion for her own craft helped inspire him to keep going.
Travis Kelce explains how Taylor Swift inspired his Chiefs return
Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Kelce described how Swift’s dedication to her music career left a strong impression on him.
“We share the same love for what we do, and fortunately we’ve had this desire since we were kids in our selective professions,” Kelce said.
He added: “It’s amazing to see her keep going to the table, keep finding new things to write about, keep finding new melodies and, on top of that, still seeing her have that love and joy in what she does.”
Kelce suggested that seeing the singer continue to push creatively helped him reflect on his own career. The Chiefs veteran has been one of the most dominant tight ends of his generation.
But like many athletes late in their careers, he admitted he has spent time considering what comes next.
Travis Kelce says Taylor Swift helped him realize he wasn’t finished
Kelce explained that Swift’s work ethic ultimately pushed him toward continuing his NFL journey.
“Of course, that’s motivating. That’s motivating for anybody to see, let alone my fiancée, knowing that I’m going through something where I’m trying to figure out exactly what the future holds for me,” Kelce continued.
The Chiefs star concluded: “Something like that definitely motivates me to say, ‘You know what, I’m not done, either.’ I’ve still got some ideas in the back of my mind and still got some juice left to play this game.”
The comments suggest Kelce still believes he has more to give on the field. For Kansas City fans, that motivation could mean seeing the Chiefs’ star continue to play a key role in the team’s offense.
Kelce’s decision also highlights how inspiration can come from unexpected places, even outside the world of football.
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