Travis Kelce said Taylor Swift has "made me a better man" in remarks delivered during a Fox NFL pregame interview ahead of Kansas City’s Week 2 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Speaking with sideline reporter Erin Andrews on Sunday, the Chiefs tight end credited Swift with bringing "excitement and a joy for life" to him over the past two years and said that has helped him feel more comfortable in himself. "She has brought excitement and a joy for life that made me a better man, made me a better person, and made me that much more comfortable in who I am," Kelce said.
Kelce, who is in his 13th NFL season, reflected on his relationship with Swift during the interview, saying he wanted to express how much she has meant to him and that he intends to spend the rest of his life with her. The couple announced their engagement in August 2025 after dating for two years. Kelce said the proposal produced "a few tears here and there," and that telling Swift how he felt was an emotional moment.
The comments came as Kansas City prepares to host the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles on Sunday. The Chiefs are eager to rebound after a season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil and are looking to avoid an 0-2 start. Philadelphia defeated Kansas City in Super Bowl 2025 in February, halting the Chiefs' bid for a historic three-peat. In that game, Kelce had four receptions for 39 yards in a 40-22 Eagles victory.
Kelce said he still loves the game and remains "a kid on Sundays" who enjoys every aspect of football. He acknowledged lingering questions about how long he will continue his career but stressed that he has built a family in Kansas City and still feels he has "a lot to prove." He is listed among the Chiefs' veteran leaders as the team seeks to regain momentum after last season's disappointing finish.
Kickoff between the Chiefs and Eagles is scheduled for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. It has been widely speculated that Swift will attend the game at Arrowhead Stadium after she did not travel to Week 1. Andrews, who joined Kelce and Swift on an offseason getaway earlier this year, conducted the pregame interview on Fox.
Kelce's remarks underscore the public intersection of sports and entertainment that has followed the couple since they were first linked in 2023. While the focus for Kansas City this weekend will be on field performance and a chance to bounce back in the early regular-season slate, Kelce's comments offered a personal note ahead of a high-profile game that pits the defending champion Eagles against the former two-time Super Bowl winners.
The tight end's statements were delivered in a measured tone and framed around appreciation for Swift's influence on his life as he balances family, relationship and the demands of an NFL season. The Chiefs will enter Sunday's game seeking answers on offense and continuity after a rocky start, with attention on how veteran leaders such as Kelce respond under pressure in a key early-season matchup.