Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are facing what sources describe as the first major crossroads in their relationship, as Kelce weighs a possible NFL retirement while the couple looks ahead to marriage.
According to a source cited by Daily Mail, Swift has temporarily stepped back from wedding planning to support Kelce as he processes the emotional fallout of the Chiefs’ disappointing 2025–26 season and the uncertainty surrounding his football future.
“Taylor is trying to put him in a better mood by spending more time with him and not bombarding him with wedding plans,” the insider said. “She would want him to focus on (the wedding) after he makes his career decision because she knows how important that is to him.”
The source described the moment as a pivotal one for the couple, who announced their engagement in August after more than a year together. “They have been together and in love and have enjoyed the success of her tour and career and his Super Bowls and his career,” the source said.
They added, “Travis hasn’t been in this position before where he is staring at his future with complete 20/20 vision.” Kelce is reportedly feeling “a bit defeated” following the end of the Chiefs’ season, with speculation intensifying about whether he will return for another year.
Related: Bad Bunny Teases Super Bowl LX Halftime Show With New Apple Music Trailer
He previously contemplated retirement after the 2024–25 season but ultimately decided to chase another Super Bowl before reassessing his future. “He is used to still be playing, and he is missing not being on the field, which might bode well for his fans and the Chiefs if he decides to play another year,” the source added.
According to the insider, Kelce plans to make his decision known to the team by early March. “We will know a few weeks after the Super Bowl if he will be returning or not. That is his timeline that he has set to make a decision to play one more year or not,” the source added.
Travis Kelce’s Wedding Plans With Taylor Swift And Life After Football
Despite the uncertainty, sources say the couple has discussed life beyond the NFL. Page Six previously reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have outlined plans for his post-football career, including opportunities in television and media.
“Things are changing. He is getting to the end of what he has known all his life and dealing with potential retirement, marriage, and a future family with sprinkles of a whole new life in TV,” a source told Daily Mail, echoing earlier reporting.
Moreover, Swift is said to be managing the situation by maintaining an optimistic outlook while prioritizing Kelce’s well-being. The source explained, “She is focusing on positivity right now. But she wants him to be in a place where he is happy because, at the end of the day, that will make them happy.”
In Case You Missed: Tom Brady Admits Divorce Drained Him During Final NFL Season
The couple had originally envisioned an intimate wedding in Rhode Island next summer, but those plans now appear to be evolving. Sources told Page Six that Swift and Kelce are reassessing their guest list and exploring the possibility of adding a second ceremony in Tennessee, a location with deep personal ties for the singer.
In addition to the dual-ceremony idea, the couple is also said to be discussing a more secluded option, including a destination wedding on a private island, as they weigh how best to balance privacy with celebrating alongside close friends and family.
