The very first time that Kelce could remember Taylor Swift in the Arrowhead was during one of her concerts. The singer was given the locker room as her changing room and her cousins got down to clicking selfies next to Kelce’s locker. But of course, he couldn’t meet her then. Fast forward to today, if there is any couple in the NFL world that’s only becoming hotter by the day, it has to be Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The love story of the two unfolded in front of the Kansas City Chiefs fans and the Swifties and passed the test by fire, quite literally.

Last year when Swift started showing up for Travis at his games, many names like Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy disapproved, saying, “There’s so much on the outside coming in. Entertainment value and different things that’s taking away from what really happens on the field.” However, when it came to the Chiefs’ family, they were all in on the singer. In fact, what came from team owner Clark Hunt‘s daughter Gracie, a true Swiftie, was a reflection of who Taylor Swift really is. “She is wonderful, beautiful, brilliant, all of the things.” And that seems to be the common sentiment towards Taylor from the entire KCC family.

Many could claim that anyone who has met Swift knows how amazing she is. Time and again, Taylor is seen with QB Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany, and at times, with his daughter Sterling, she would even bake some cookies. Since going public in 2023, Kelce’s romance with Taylor Swift has transformed into a cultural phenomenon. Swift went from pop icon to honorary member of Chiefs Kingdom, showing up in stadium suites alongside Travis’ mother Donna and post-game celebrations. But let’s learn the latest testament to how Taylor Swift truly is by another Chiefs player.

Appearing on the New Rory & Mal podcast, Trey Smith, Kansas City’s Pro Bowl guard, was asked, “Did the entire energy change when Taylor Swift entered the organization? Once she purchased the Chiefs, once y’all drafted Taylor Swift, did things change in the locker room?”

Trey cleared the air, “Not at all, man. It just was super normal being able to meet her early on and just talking to her. I think once you meet her as a person, face to face, you realize she really is a beautiful human being. She’s awesome, she’s super nice, she’s thoughtful, she’s kind. She remembered my name, my sister’s name, months after meeting us. That meant a lot. Just a small thing.”

“But you know for me, I didn’t know how big of a deal Taylor Swift was. You know how much of a star she is until she got there and I started watching people move around. I was like, okay, this is different. I think the biggest thing with Taylor’s like how nice of a person she is… She really is dope. She’s awesome.”

For a player who fell to the sixth round despite first-round talent, Smith’s perspective carries weight. He’s been around greatness long enough to recognize it, whether it wears shoulder pads or, in this case, sells out stadiums. His endorsement wasn’t a fan service. It was a window into Swift’s authenticity, one that aligns with the Chiefs’ no-nonsense culture.

So, now, with the locker room engrossed in it as well, the fans want to know when the next phase of their relationship is starting.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are taking it step-by-step

Do not rush. That’s the best relationship advice one could get. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story,’ like she would call it, is the epitome of it. And the latest? Taylor sold her $14.5 million Cape Cod estate. But that’s not it as the rumor mill’s in overdrive asking the obvious — is she moving in with Kelce? Not a bad question, all things considered.

However, it’s not what is seems. Back in April, whispers of the two house-hunting in Montana caught everyone off guard. Montana, really? Not exactly LA or NYC glitz, but maybe that’s the point. These two aren’t living in the spotlight 24/7 right now. No Met Gala. No red carpets in sight since March 14, according to TMZ. So, fans raised eyebrows to whether or not it’s a cue to another split. Both sets of fans know what it looks like, now, as much as Trav and Tay-Tay themselves.

But a source gave Page Six the play-by-play: “They’re still so in love and enjoying spending time with their friends and each other during the offseason.” Basically, they are two people vibing, probably binge-watching something cozy and dodging the paps. But what about the Cape Cod sale? Yeah, that’s a notable move, even for someone with Swift’s Monopoly board of properties. Could be downsizing. Could be strategic. Or could be love. There’s no official confirmation on that as of now.

And if you’re looking for signs of deeper commitment, Kelce basically gave one during Super Bowl week. “She’s up there being the superstar that she is… I better match that energy for sure.” He even grinned when asked if a different kind of ring might show up in New Orleans: “Wouldn’t you like to know.” He didn’t win his fourth Lombardi ring, but with moving-in rumors swirling, maybe the ring everyone’s waiting on isn’t made of silver, but diamonds.