Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a teammate of Travis Kelce on the Kansas City Chiefs, recently stepped up to reassure Taylor Swift that Kelce was safe following a shooting at the 2024 Super Bowl parade. The chaotic event had taken place while Swift was in Australia for her Eras Tour, and her security team informed her of the situation.
After helping a local teenager reunite with his family amidst the turmoil, Edwards-Helaire reached out to Swift. He conveyed that Kelce was unharmed but quite inebriated and unable to communicate at that moment. The Kansas City Star reported the details of this incident, highlighting the strong bond between the football players and Swift.
Edwards-Helaire expressed that it was natural for him to check in with Swift about Kelce’s well-being, referring to Kelce not just as a teammate, but as a big brother. Swift’s understanding of their friendship was evident. During Kelce’s visit to Europe while on tour with Swift, she even encouraged him to return to the States for Edwards-Helaire’s wedding, despite being unable to attend herself.
The camaraderie and mutual respect among these athletes and Swift is apparent, showcasing how important their relationships are. Edwards-Helaire fondly recounted his conversation with Kelce, noting that his friend felt compelled to return home, saying, “Nah, Taylor’s already sending me. It’s good.”
Amidst this positive display of support, speculation continues to swirl about Kelce’s future in the NFL. On a recent episode of his podcast, he shared that he’s taking his time to consider his next steps after a challenging season, reflecting on the physical toll football takes on players.
As Kelce and Swift navigate their high-profile relationship and the pressures of fame, they remain rooted in the strong connections with their friends and teammates, indicating that no matter what the future holds, they have each other’s backs along the way.