Andy Reid addresses whether upcoming Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding is a distraction: 'Can't talk about it'
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Rumored to Wed Before 2026 NFL Season
Kansas City, Mo. — Reports have surfaced that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is planning a wedding with pop star Taylor Swift that could take place before the 2026 NFL season begins. Sources say the couple is hoping to avoid any disruption to the Chiefs’ schedule, with the ceremony slated for sometime in the summer of 2025 or early 2026.
Kelce, who is 37 years old this year, is coming off a season in which he recorded 76 receptions for 1,053 yards – the lowest total of his career since 2015 – and a catch percentage that fell below his career average. He did, however, see a modest uptick in yards per catch from the 2024 season, though his 46 first‑down catches remained the lowest since 2015. Analysts note that his performance decline and the impending wedding may signal the twilight of his NFL career.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the speculation during a recent press conference, refusing to confirm details about the event. “Can’t talk about it, can’t talk about it,” Reid said, according to an ESPN report. “Listen, Kelce has been here most of the offseason, if not the whole offseason. He did the mandatory camp and did a nice job there, so it’s good to have him back in and rolling. He’s very excited.”
Reid also suggested that the wedding would not interfere with Kelce’s focus on football. “You see no distractions with that and the wedding. If it’s like when I got married, my wife did everything. I just kind of followed her lead on it and showed up,” he explained. “Maybe he’s doing more, but he looks like he’s pretty focused on this job here, too.”
The Chiefs are scheduled to begin training camp in late July 2025, with their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on August 15. The regular‑season opener against the Denver Broncos will be played at Arrowhead Stadium on September 14. If the wedding takes place before the start of the season, Kelce would likely be a married player by the time the team hits the field for the season opener.
While no official wedding date or venue has been announced, the rumor mill has intensified as the 2026 season draws nearer. The combination of a high‑profile musician and a Pro‑Football Hall‑of‑Fame‑candidates‑in‑the‑making tight end has generated headlines across sports and entertainment outlets. No statements have come from either Kelce or Swift, and the Chiefs have not confirmed any plans.
The speculation has also prompted fans and analysts to weigh the potential impact on the Chiefs’ offense. Kelce’s performance has been a key element of the Chiefs’ passing attack since joining the team in 2013. A wedding could be viewed as a distraction, though the coaching staff maintains that it will not interfere with training and preseason preparations.
As the NFL community watches, the upcoming offseason will likely provide more clues. Whether the ceremony will be a private affair or a grand event remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Chiefs’ front office is preparing to accommodate the personal lives of its players while ensuring the team remains focused on the field.