ANDY REID has sent a strong message about claims Travis Kelce is being distracted by popstar girlfriend Taylor Swift.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has had a poor start to the 2024-25 NFL season.
Travis Kelce’s stats have been way down this season, and he has shown his frustrations[/caption]
Chiefs’ Andy Reid has had his say on claims Kelce has been distracted by Taylor Swift[/caption]
He has not had his usual productivity, despite the Super Bowl champions being 3-0 for the year.
Kelce could be seen visibly miserable on the sidelines during their 22-17 win at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
And there have been claims from fans and analysts his poor form is down to his summer of love with Swift.
He spent the offseason traveling around the world, following her Eras Tour and partying away.
This led to criticism at the time, and has been pinpointed as a reason he has just eight catches and 69 yards for the season.
But Chiefs head coach Reid has made it clear that is not the case, and he has not been distracted.
“I know people are saying that he’s old or that he has distractions, but defenses don’t think that,” Reid said.
“Trav is fine. He just keeps being Trav.
“He works his tail off. He hasn’t lost a step.
“He’s not distracted.”
Kelce also opened up on the situation on a recent episode of his New Heights podcast with brother Jason.
There has even been calls for him to be benched by the Chiefs, and replaced by backup Noah Gray.
“I played like trash,” Kelce said.
“I think everyone saw my drop in the fourth quarter and the crucial third down, just trying to do too much before putting the ball away.
‘Well-talked-about personal life’
Travis Kelce was asked about his relationship with Taylor Swift during an interview with Good Morning America.
But the Kansas City Chiefs tight end gave a cagey response.
“When you have good family and friends around you, it makes that aspect of life that much easier,” Kelce told GMA.
“I’ve always been a very grounded guy. It might not come off that way when I’m playing football.
“But off the field, I just want to be a genuine person. I try not to get too far down the road.
“Because you never know what opportunities are going to present themselves.”
“That’s probably the biggest thing for me is making the play in big-time moments like that.
“I think with how defenses are playing us right now.
“I’m not really getting a lot of opportunities to make plays down the field, but not using that as an excuse.
“Moving forward, still trying to make sure I can help the team out in that regard knowing I’ve been that weapon for us in the past.”
The Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers this weekend, to try and take their record to 4-0.
And they are battling to win a historic third Super Bowl in a row, something never done before.
