“She is just as bad as them”: Taylor Swift faces backlash after Travis Kelce shows support for suspended teammate

Taylor Swift is facing unexpected criticism after Travis Kelce’s choice of pregame attire during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The game, a high-stakes Super Bowl 59 rematch at Arrowhead Stadium, saw Kelce don a shirt reading “Free 4” in support of Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, who is currently suspended for six games.

Why Travis Kelce’s shirt became a major controversy

Rashee Rice, a third-year receiver from SMU, is embroiled in legal troubles after a serious accident on a Dallas highway. Rice was charged with collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. He is currently serving a sentence of 30 days in jail alongside five years of probation. Given the gravity of the situation, many fans saw Kelce’s public show of support as inappropriate.

Some critics didn’t stop at Kelce. “Travis Kelce wears shirt to support a man who nearly killed innocent people while driving recklessly. If this is the man Taylor Swift wants to marry, she is just as bad as them,” one fan harshly tweeted. Another added, “I am officially done with this team. 119 MPH and injuring people? How much money was paid to keep him out of jail? 6 game suspension and they wear these stupid T-shirts? Who is coaching this team?” Another comment simply read: “Not OK.

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What this means for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s public image

Travis Kelce is in what could be his final NFL season, and his public image is under intense scrutiny, especially now that he’s engaged to global superstar Taylor Swift. The couple’s high-profile relationship makes every action heavily analyzed by fans and media alike. As the Chiefs continue to struggle at 0-2 this season, this controversy adds another layer of distraction heading into their next game against the Giants.Also Read: “Shaken and worried”: Taylor Swift reportedly distressed by Travis Kelce’s reaction to Chiefs’ defeatWith public opinion divided, the spotlight now intensifies on Swift and Kelce as they navigate both personal and professional challenges in the coming weeks.