Travis Kelce recently humorously linked his recent weight gain to Taylor Swift’s fondness for baking sourdough bread. During a podcast recording, the 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs player, who is currently on a break after the team missed out on the Super Bowl this year, joked about a mishap involving a chair collapsing under him.
On the Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce podcast, Travis quipped,
“Hi, I’m Travis Kelce, I’m Kylie Kelce’s brother-in-law and I’m not going to lie, I broke Taylor’s chair with the weight I gained from her sourdough. Good gut health, though.”
Kylie Kelce, married to Travis’ brother Jason Kelce, responded to this lighthearted remark with, “That’s true love!”
Taylor Swift’s Baking Passion Deepens the Sourdough Craze
Taylor Swift, who announced her engagement to Travis Kelce in 2025, has openly shared her enthusiasm for baking. She has described her baking habits as evolving obsessions that change about every six months. Speaking on the New Heights podcast, Taylor said,
“I have a different baking obsession every six months. Right now, we’re very deep in a sourdough obsession.”
Adding humor about her fixation, she further noted,
“Sourdough has taken over my life in a huge way. I am really talking about bread 60 percent of the time now. It’s become a huge, huge factor.”
Jason Kelce Urges Careful Consideration About NFL Future
Meanwhile, Jason Kelce, a retired NFL star and Travis’ brother, recently advised Travis to take some time away from football before making decisions about his career. Speculation has grown about whether Travis is contemplating retirement from the NFL.
Jason recommended stepping back in order to gain clarity. On Monday Night Football, he expressed,
“In my opinion, to nail that decision, you’ve got to step away from the game for a little bit.”
He encouraged Travis to focus on enjoying the remainder of the season, saying,
“Play these last three games, enjoy them with your teammates, enjoy that with your coaches. The team’s going to be different whether you come back or not next year. So, enjoy these last three games and then let it sink in. It’ll come to you with time.”
Looking Ahead: Balancing Personal Life and Football
The playful comments from Travis Kelce about the effects of Taylor Swift’s sourdough baking highlight the couple’s close relationship during his downtime. At the same time, Jason Kelce’s advice underscores the important career crossroads facing Travis as he weighs his future in the NFL. Fans and observers will likely watch closely how Travis navigates these decisions while balancing personal happiness and professional aspirations in the coming months.
