Travis Kelce was warmly welcomed by the team’s fans upon arrival on the second day of the Chiefs’ training camp, while his pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift stayed behind to continue her tour of Europe.
On Monday, the 34-year-old Kelce, who only returned to the U.S. last week, was cheered on by a large group of Chiefs fans, likely including students, as the team prepares for this year’s season at Missouri Western State University.
The three-time Super Bowl champion was spotted walking down a hill on campus in full Chiefs practice gear, minus protection, and carrying a red team helmet in his right hand.
He played with his moustache and smiled at the audience in appreciation of his fans.
Travis’ teammate and Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco also greeted the group with a hand gesture.
Travis Kelce was greeted by a large group of fans at Missouri Western State University on Monday
The Chiefs star greeted fans with a smile as he walked past, as he appeared to be in good spirits
Taylor Swift – Travis’ pop star girlfriend – did not travel with the tight end back to the US last week
Travis reported to Chiefs practice for the first time this summer on Sunday and was spotted running several routes and even scoring a touchdown.
The tight end celebrated the lead by executing Tony Gonzalez’s signature slam dunk celebration over the goal post.
He was first seen in action after it was reported that he went on a wild shopping spree with Swift, reportedly spending $75,000 on 14 Italian designer gifts before the pop star performed in Milan as part of her ‘Eras’ tour.
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk also recently praised Travis, describing the nine-time Pro Bowler as “genuine” and “so supportive” of Swift, whom he accidentally referred to as Travis’ “husband.”
“I think that’s maybe a reason why they’re so beloved by the fans and why people love both couples,” Juszczyk continued, while also praising his teammate and Niners running back Christian McCaffrey, who recently married model Olivia Culpo.
The couple left the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, together for the last time last week
“They all remained so sincere and real. They didn’t become too good for everyone.”
Meanwhile, Taylor is the second favorite to perform at Super Bowl LIX in February, after Miley Cyrus.
She was last seen with Travis at her concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on July 17.
Travis put his arm around Taylor as they left the stage, waving to the eagle-eyed concertgoers who watched the happy couple briefly leave the Veltins Arena. According to some fans, this was the tight end’s final performance on the Eras Tour.