If Taylor Swift wanted Travis Kelce to retire, one could understand why. The romance is blossoming, and both would surely enjoy more privacy and less media coverage about their relationship. But according to a report from Eileen Reslen of Page Six, Swift actually pushed for Kelce to return for his age-36 season in 2025.

Sources close to the couple spill that Swift's been a key motivator. "Taylor encouraged him to take some time to think it over before making a rash decision," an insider told Page Six, adding that she urged him to "process the loss" but not let it end his career.