Travis Kelce is set to take the field in the Kansas City Chiefs' first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, August 10. Chiefs coach Andy Reid has confirmed that Kelce, along with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other starters, will see playing time in the game. This decision deviates from the norm in the NFL, where many coaches opt to rest their star players during the preseason.
Reid expressed his reasoning behind this strategy, stating, 'I'm gonna play everybody. All those young guys, I'd love to see how they compete. The higher draft picks are gonna be in there against a little bit better competition, so I want to see how they handle that.' However, the playing time for these key players will be limited to one quarter to ease them back into the swing of things.
Kelce and his teammates have been in training camp since July. The tight end spent his offseason traveling with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, around the world. Swift, who began dating Kelce in July 2023, has been a supportive presence at his games, including the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory earlier this year.
Returning to the field, Kelce has engaged with fans, even autographing a custom-made jersey featuring both Swift and the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Swift was scheduled to perform in Vienna but had to cancel her shows due to an alleged terrorist plot targeting the venue. Concert organizers confirmed the cancellation, citing safety concerns after authorities apprehended suspects linked to the threat.
Despite the unfortunate turn of events, neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly addressed the situation. Fans eagerly await Kelce's performance in the upcoming preseason game, as the Chiefs gear up for another exciting season.
