Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, recently made headlines during a preseason training session for the 2025 season.

While the focus was supposed to be on football, Kelce’s comments about his personal life took center stage when he was asked about the most famous person in his contact list.

During an interview, a reporter playfully challenged Kelce to name someone in his contact list who stands out as the most famous.

The easy answer, they joked, would be none other than Justin Timberlake. Kelce, however, didn’t take the bait. “I know the easy answer. I know the easy one,” Kelce said, alluding to Timberlake’s immense popularity. “But no, I can’t call him. He’s a busy man.”

Despite his playful deflection, Kelce didn’t leave fans hanging for long. When asked again, he admitted that the most famous person in his contacts could possibly be “Gunner the rapper.” Kelce then joked about how his mother was also a contender for the title. “I was on the phone with her this morning the whole drive here. We talk every day,” he said, showing the close bond he shares with his family.

But it was when his teammate Patrick Mahomes was put on the spot that Kelce’s relationship with pop star Taylor Swift came up. When Mahomes was asked who the most famous person in his contact list was, Mahomes, ever the good sport, teased, “Call him!”—pointing to Kelce.

This playful moment was a slight detour from the serious matters at hand, particularly Kelce’s decision on whether or not to return for another NFL season. After the Chiefs’ loss in Super Bowl LVIII to the Philadelphia Eagles, where Kelce didn’t have his usual impact, there has been much speculation about his future in football.

Kelsey has until March 14th to make a decision on his future, with his $11.5 million roster bonus due the following day. NFL insiders believe that while Kelce has taken some time to reflect, he is leaning towards returning for another season. “There’s definitely a sense that Travis is going to try to play more,” one insider noted. “I haven’t heard anyone say he’s really struggling with what he wants to do.”

However, the Chiefs, as well as Kelce, face the reality of his advancing age. Kelce, who will turn 36 next season, plays a physically demanding position, and the wear and tear of a long career is beginning to show. There’s a possibility that if he does return, the Chiefs may adjust his role to protect his long-term health, perhaps using him in different offensive packages to reduce his exposure to high-impact plays.

Kelce’s recent performance, especially in the Super Bowl, has led some to wonder whether he might retire if the Chiefs had won the game. Unfortunately for Kansas City, their historic bid for a third straight Super Bowl title was thwarted by the Eagles, who dominated the biggest game of the season. With a Super Bowl win no longer on the table, the Chiefs now have to regroup for another potential championship run, though it’s clear that keeping the team together and maintaining a championship-caliber roster will be increasingly difficult as players age.

Despite a relatively unproductive regular season by his own high standards, Kelce’s leadership and presence on the field are undeniable. Fans will no doubt be waiting eagerly to hear what his decision will be in the coming weeks, as the Chiefs prepare for the next chapter in their journey.

As for Kelce and Swift, while their personal lives have garnered plenty of attention, it’s clear that the NFL star is focused on his next steps in both football and his relationship. Whether Kelce will be making any major moves in his career or personal life, his fans are in for an exciting year ahead.