The Jason Kelce era with the Philadelphia Eagles seemingly came to an end on Monday night when the veteran center informed his teammates about his decision to retire. While it marked the conclusion of a remarkable football career, Swifties, the dedicated fans of pop superstar Taylor Swift, unexpectedly joined in to celebrate the Eagles player.
The announcement of Kelce’s retirement took place after the Wild Card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, signaling the end of an era for the Eagles. Swifties, who might not have been familiar with football before, quickly embraced the moment, expressing their admiration for Jason Kelce on social media.
Taylor Swift fans unexpectedly pay tribute to Jason Kelce’s NFL career https://t.co/LkXziYZwKj pic.twitter.com/TMOqiqknYa
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 17, 2024
— Tay (@SwifTE87) January 16, 2024
never in a million years did i think i’d one day wake up to swifties posting tiktok edits of jason kelce to honor his nfl retirement, set to a taylor swift song, but here we are 🫡
— ✨holly⸆⸉ 𓆙 (@hollyhollssss) January 16, 2024
— ✨becca ✨ (@_noitsbecca) January 16, 2024
In a heartwarming gesture, Taylor Swift’s fans took to TikTok to create edits honoring Kelce’s career, incorporating snippets of his memorable moments set to the backdrop of Taylor Swift songs. Notably, two of the tributes featured Swift’s song “Long Live,” adding a sentimental touch to the retirement montages.
Jason Kelce’s connection to Taylor Swift became a unique focal point for the celebrations, given the close relationship his brother, Travis Kelce, shares with the pop sensation. Jason has been supportive of his brother’s high-profile relationship, expressing happiness for Travis while acknowledging the distinct level of stardom that Swift brings into their lives.
