Travis Kelce recently took to social media to congratulate fellow NFL star Josh Allen after the Buffalo Bills quarterback announced his engagement to actress Hailee Steinfeld. The heartfelt message from Kelce, a fellow high-profile athlete, quickly caught the attention of fans, especially given his own highly-publicized relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
Josh Allen revealed the big news on Black Friday, sharing a romantic photo on Instagram that showed him down on one knee, proposing to Steinfeld against a stunning coastal backdrop.
The post was captioned “11•22•24,” indicating that Allen had popped the question the previous week, during Buffalo’s bye week. The engagement announcement was met with an outpouring of love, with over 1.5 million users liking the post.
Among those congratulating the happy couple was Travis Kelce, who added his own message in the comments. “Congratulations,” the Kansas City Chiefs tight end wrote, accompanied by two applauding emojis and a couple of raised-hands icons.
It seemed that Kelce was willing to put the Bills’ recent Week 11 victory over the Chiefs behind him to celebrate Allen’s big moment.
Swifties, the devoted fans of Taylor Swift, were quick to spot Kelce’s congratulatory comment amidst the thousands of well-wishes from fans and followers. Many of them had the same reaction, playfully suggesting that Kelce would be the next NFL star to buy a ring.
“You next,” read multiple responses to Kelce’s comment, which itself garnered over 2,500 likes. Other fans chimed in with messages like, “I see you,” and “Trav, your move,” suggesting that Kelce should consider taking the next step in his relationship with Swift. Another user even joked, “You wish that was you, huh,” hinting that Kelce might be ready to pop the question to the 14-time Grammy Award winner.
Taylor Swift was once again present at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday to cheer on her boyfriend as the Chiefs narrowly secured a 19-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The pop star made her entrance shortly before the Week 13 matchup, donning her usual red-themed outfit. She was joined by Travis’s mother, Donna Kelce, for her walk to the VIP suites, just a day after spending a loved-up Thanksgiving with her NFL beau.
Swift has attended every Chiefs home game this season, making Friday her sixth appearance in the VIP suite at Arrowhead during the 2024 season. Since she began dating Kelce, Swift has watched the Chiefs play 19 times—more than most dedicated fans can claim.
It is believed that Swift spent her first Thanksgiving with the Kelce family this year, following a busy 2023 that saw her separated from the family due to her South American concert dates. Currently, Swift is enjoying a few weeks of downtime from her sold-out Eras Tour, which has kept her on the road for much of the past year.
She performed in Toronto over the past two weekends and will conclude the tour with three nights in Vancouver from Friday to Sunday, marking the emotional end of her worldwide journey.
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Meanwhile, Josh Allen appeared to make the most of his time off from the field during Buffalo’s bye week. The Bills quarterback took a brief break from NFL action after leading his team to a crucial win over the back-to-back Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, and used the opportunity to propose to Steinfeld.
When asked about his engagement, Allen kept it simple but couldn’t hide his happiness. “It was fantastic,” he said with a wry smile. “It was great. Got some sun, hung out with family… it was fantastic.”
Allen and Steinfeld were first linked romantically in May 2023, shortly after Allen’s split from his longtime girlfriend, Brittany Williams. Since then, the couple has become a beloved pairing among fans, with their engagement marking a joyous milestone in their relationship.
With Kelce and Swift’s relationship under constant media attention, many fans are now eagerly speculating whether Kelce will be the next NFL star to take the plunge.
For now, however, Kelce is focused on his season with the Chiefs, while Swift continues to support him every step of the way.
As one of the NFL’s most talked-about couples, it’s clear that whatever comes next for Kelce and Swift will be met with excitement from their fans.
