Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has begun his preseason training in Florida, shortly after his wedding to pop star Taylor Swift.
Kelce was photographed in the Sunshine State participating in workouts with friends, commencing his preparation for the upcoming NFL season. He was observed wearing his wedding band post-workout. Kelce is preparing for his 14th NFL season, which begins with Chiefs training camp in 12 days. The team's training camp starts on July 29.
This return to football comes after Kelce was ranked 79th in the NFL's Top 100 Players poll, a significant drop from his previous ranking of 37th a year ago. This ranking reflects the Chiefs' 2025 season, where they missed the playoffs with a 6-11 record, a departure from their recent success of reaching four of the previous five Super Bowls.
In March, Kelce signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs worth $12 million, potentially reaching $15 million with incentives. He had been considering retirement but ultimately decided to continue his career. "I'm still in love with this game," Kelce stated on 'The Pat McAfee Show' after signing the deal. "I still love going to work, putting on the pads, grinding it out and just playing the game."
Kelce cited his wife, Taylor Swift, as a motivating factor in his decision to return. "We share the same love for what we do, and fortunately we've had this desire since we were kids in our selective professions," he said. "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 and Swift were married on July 3 in a ceremony at Madison Square Garden.