Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s announcement of their engagement has delighted fans and media outlets across the country, with NFL running back Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons voicing his support for the couple. The news came as Robinson was preparing for interviews ahead of the 2025 NFL season, when he learned of the engagement. ‘I actually just saw that before I walked in here. Congrats to them, man,’ he said with a smile, while discussing his partnership with CLC ahead of College Colors Day.
Robinson made light of the situation, humorously noting that the announcement came on what he described as a ‘hard day’ for football, as NFL teams were making their roster cuts ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday. However, he also emphasized the significance of the moment, stating, ‘Huge for them. I respect Travis so much with what he’s done for this game.’ He also praised Taylor Swift for her impact on the world through her music, calling the news that she and Kelce have found love ‘super awesome.’
The sports and entertainment worlds have taken notice of the union, with Swift and Kelce sharing engagement photos on Instagram with the caption, ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,’ accompanied by a firecracker emoji. This post was re-shared by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, who have long shared a warm relationship with both Kelce and Swift. Brittany Mahomes wrote on her Instagram Stories, ‘Two of the most genuine people meet & fall in love. Just so happy for these two,’ adding white heart and crying-happy-faced emojis to her message.
Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, also expressed her delight, telling Fox News Digital, ‘Travis and Taylor’s engagement is the kind of news that makes the world feel a little brighter. It’s joyous that they’re stepping into a lifetime together.’ The couple’s union is being celebrated by sports pundits and teams in other leagues, marking a moment of widespread happiness in the public sphere.
Meanwhile, both Kelce and Robinson are looking ahead to the upcoming NFL season, with Kelce set to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil on September 5, while Robinson will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South to open his 2025 campaign on September 7. Robinson is also preparing to participate in College Colors Day, an event encouraging fans to wear their college team’s colors. As a former Texas Longhorns player, he hopes to inspire fans to support their alma maters as the new season begins, including the Longhorns, who are ranked number one in the country.