Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce turned heads in an unexpected way Friday morning-trading touchdowns for tennis shoes as he hit the padel court in Palm Beach.
Just hours after a high-profile dinner date with girlfriend Taylor Swift, Kelce was spotted entering a workout facility carrying a paddle bag, dressed in casual athletic gear.
Wearing a maroon shirt, black mesh shorts, and a gray cap, the three-time Super Bowl champion drew attention not for his football moves, but for dipping his toes into the world of racket sports.
Padel, a fast-growing tennis variant, appears to be Kelce‘s newest athletic curiosity.
Off the field and on the court
Kelce’s venture into padel followed a romantic night out with Swift at Buccan, an upscale restaurant in Palm Beach that has earned James Beard recognition.
The couple left the venue hand-in-hand, acknowledging nearby fans before departing in a black SUV.
The restaurant is just a short drive from Kelce’s $20 million home in Boca Raton, where the NFL star and his Grammy-winning partner have been enjoying a summer break ahead of training camp.
The couple’s time together has been under a magnifying glass lately, with fans even speculating earlier this week that Swift might be pregnant. The rumor stemmed from a photo that created an optical illusion, prompting playful fan reactions like, “I thought Travis Kelce was becoming a dad for a sec.”
Kelce’s NFL future and public spotlight
While Swift spent time in New York with longtime friend Selena Gomez last weekend, she still paid tribute to Kelce.
The pop superstar was spotted wearing a personalized tennis bracelet engraved with “TNT” – a reference to Taylor and Travis-during a girls’ night at Manhattan’s Monkey Bar.
Kelce, meanwhile, attended the Big Slick charity event in Kansas City, balancing his growing off-field media presence with preparation for the upcoming NFL season.
His on-field numbers from last season-823 receiving yards and just three touchdowns – marked his lowest production since his rookie year, raising questions about whether his flourishing personal life and media ventures have impacted his performance.
Despite the speculation, Kelce is expected to rejoin the Chiefs in full form this fall.
Whether his padel workout was just cross-training or a new passion remains to be seen, but it’s clear the 35-year-old isn’t slowing down any time soon-on or off the gridiron.
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