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Travis Kelce returns to the field after fitness transformation. Source: X
NFL pre-season is warming up! Chiefs star Travis Kelce was seen at his first game of the season. Travis Kelce was spotted walking into State Farm Stadium on Saturday ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.
Travis walked in wearing a sleek black knitted t-shirt and black pants; he was carrying an oversized black duffel bag and paired it with black glasses and a silver chain.
Travis Kelce spotted at the first NFL game of the season
Kelce’s career has led to widespread speculation after the Chiefs lost the Super Bowl last year. The 35-year-old tight end is entering his thirteenth season this year, and fans have been curious about his future plans. Kelce has often addressed his retirement, but has not given any clue as to when he actually plans to hang up his cleats.
Travis was also spotted at warmups for the game; he was seen wearing a white tee and red shorts on the first day of his warm-up and walked pensively into the stadium. Travis reportedly spent the offseason focusing on his fitness and also made efforts to become leaner. He also shared with the press that he dropped 25 lbs. Head coach Andy Reid also praised the tight end’s efforts during the training camp press conference on July 24, saying, "He looks like he's 20.
He's doing a great job. He's in great shape.”
Fans were quick to note that this could be a big year for Travis, and he may even walk away with the Super Bowl trophy since it’s his 13th year. The number 13 is a crucial one for his girlfriend, Taylor Swift who was born on December 13, turned 13 on a Friday the 13th, and her first album went gold in 13 weeks! So, fans think Kelce’s 13th year could be a very lucky one for himOn July 24, Travis “hard-launched” his two-year-old relationship with Taylor Swift and shared a post on his Instagram which featured her. He wrote in the caption, "Had some adventures this offseason, kept it 💯."The Chiefs will play their first preseason home game on August 22 against the Chicago Bears, and they will face the LA Chargers on September 5 during the regular-season opener in São Paulo, Brazil.