Travis Kelce has sparked speculation about his readiness for fatherhood following a telling reaction on the "New Heights" podcast.
The Kansas City Chiefs star couldn't hide his enthusiasm when guest Brandon Graham, the recently retired Philadelphia Eagles legend, offered him advice about having children.
Kelce's beaming response has caught the attention of fans, who noticed his ear-to-ear smile during Graham's heartfelt speech about parenthood.
The moment comes as Kelce has been returning to the public eye after taking time to recover from the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIX defeat.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been rumoured to be getting hitched soon, as well as starting a family
ReutersDuring the podcast episode, Graham delivered a personal message to Travis about parenthood.
"You know it's going to get better as you get kids, you're just going to want to give them everything that you got. And I know for you, it's going to be cool," Graham told Kelce.
Travis responded with an enthusiastic "there you go, there you go."
When Graham clarified that having children would slow him down "in a great way," Kelce agreed, saying "no, yeah, of course."
Fans also noticed that Jason Kelce was smiling widely during this exchange.
The familial enthusiasm extends beyond podcast conversations, as Travis and Taylor Swift reportedly sent gifts to Jason and Kylie Kelce following the birth of their fourth daughter, Finnley.
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According to Life and Style Magazine, the couple delivered "a huge assortment of flowers and other little gifts" to celebrate the new addition.
This thoughtful gesture comes as no surprise given Travis's well-documented affection for his nieces, which has been frequently displayed on the "New Heights" podcast.
The birth appears to have sparked further speculation about Travis and Taylor's own future family plans.
Sources close to the couple claim that both Swift and Kelce have discussed starting a family.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have stepped out of the limelight of the mediaGETTYOne insider alleged that Travis would like to have children "sooner than later," with his "fatherly instincts" reportedly kicking in when spending time with his nieces.
The same source suggested that people close to Kelce believe he would be "an amazing dad."
Both Swift and Kelce are in their mid-30s, which the reports suggest may add "an inherent pressure to settle down and begin having kids."
While neither Kelce nor Swift have confirmed any plans to start a family, the footballer's reaction during the podcast has fuelled speculation.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating since 2023GETTYThe couple, who have been dating since 2023, are currently keeping a low profile during the NFL off-season and after Swift's Eras Tour.
There had been talk that Kelce was ready to 'sideline' Swift in a bid to concentrate on his NFL career, as he looks to play on for the Chiefs for at least one more season.
For now, they appear content celebrating Jason and Kylie's growing family.
However, Travis's unmistakable smile when discussing fatherhood suggests he may be ready for this next chapter whenever the time is right.
