Travis Kelce is capturing attention at the Kansas City Chiefs training camp, not solely for his on-field performance but also for his physique. Videos circulating online from the camp have prompted numerous reactions from fans discussing the star tight end's appearance in the weeks following his wedding to singer Taylor Swift.
Social media comments ranged from playful observations to comparisons. Some users questioned his readiness for the season, with one X user jokingly asking if he was "playing (offensive line) this season?" Another commenter suggested Kelce was "halfway out the door with a beer in his hand."
Comparisons were also made to his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, with one user writing, "Bro showed up to camp looking like he has his brothers beer belly." Another comment stated, "That’s Jason Kelce now" accompanied by a sobbing emoji. A further fan jested that Kelce appeared to be preparing to "take Andy Reid’s job someday," referring to the Chiefs' head coach.
These observations come nearly a month after Kelce's wedding to Swift, which took place on July 3 at Madison Square Garden. The event reportedly had around 1,000 attendees.
Kelce, an 11-time Pro Bowler, is heading into his 14th NFL season. Despite the Chiefs' performance last season, Kelce played in all 17 games, recording 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns. His career total of 1,080 receptions is the most among active NFL players. He is expected to be a primary target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, should Mahomes return to play Week 1 following an ACL injury.