Strahan takes sides in controversy over Taylor Swift and the NFL
Since Taylor Swift started dating Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, her constant presence in the NFL has bothered many and the NFL legend has made his stance clear.
Taylor Swift has become synonymous with the NFL over the last two seasons. Since she started dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in September 2023, she’s been a constant presence at his games.
And while many Swifties and NFL fans alike love the attention she’s bringing to the sport, she’s also received a lot of criticism from NFL fans who feel burnt out on how often she’s shown on TV and the big screen, and how often she’s talked about. She was in attendance when the Chiefs played the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX and received boos from the Philly fans.
“It’s bringing more attention to the game, but I feel like they’ve been using her face,” said an anonymous player in a survey conducted in November. “If she’s at a game, they probably show her like six, seven times. People get … sick of it if they keep doing it over and over again. So I think they’ve got to find a balance.”
Michael Strahan’s stance on T-Swift NFL involvement
Love her or hate her, Swift received a huge endorsement from NFL legend Michael Strahan. During the Sports Business Journal’s 4SE conference, Strahan let his opinion be known on the Swift drama.
“Sports have leaked into pop culture, and it’s a win for everyone,” Strahan said. “Taylor Swift is one of the best things to happen to the NFL.”
There are still many who think like Strahan, but the couple was still reportedly urged to keep a low profile after the Super Bowl in February due to the overexposure. They have done so, with fans catching glimpses of the two out on dates every now and then since then.
But with the 2025 NFL season getting ready to ramp back up again, we’re sure to see more of Swift, who’s told Page Six that she plans to attend as many games as possible this season now that her Eras Tour has come to an end. And she’ll know she at least has the support of one NFL legend.
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