In a move that’s got Kansas City buzzing, Travis Kelce, the Chiefs’ dynamic tight end, has upgraded his living situation to jaw-dropping heights — and it’s all thanks to a certain pop sensation named Taylor Swift.
The deal on Kelce’s new $6 million mansion there recently closed, and sources close to the situation told The Post that the NFL star decided it was time for a major upgrade.
His former humble abode just wasn’t cutting it when it came to impressing his new love interest, Swift.
Insiders revealed that Kelce was feeling a tad “self-conscious” about his relatively modest pad and decided it was time to take things up a notch. The reason? Winning over the heart of Swift, who is no stranger to the world of luxury. It seems Kelce wanted to match the grandeur of her lifestyle, and this new residence might just do the trick.
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Kelce’s Chiefs’ salary jumped from $2.9M in 2022 to $11.2M this year. Coupled with the millions he’s making in endorsement deals with companies like Pfizer, Nike, Bud Light and State Farm, 2023 has been a financial windfall for the tight end.
Aside from his mission to impress Swift, Kelce had another pressing reason to make this high-profile move. His old house was just too accessible, becoming an unintended tourist attraction, separate sources told TMZ.
The old place had its charm, but Kelce was over the constant swarm of fans and tourists who had turned his humble abode into a bona fide spectacle.
Fans flocked to the area, staking out the place and snapping photos, leaving the football star increasingly uncomfortable.
The estate occupies 17,000 square feet. Brynn Burns Photography
Kelce’s new abode boasts both grandeur and seclusion. The previous owners of this property were a prominent Kansas City-area medical malpractice lawyer and his family. The home listed in September 2022 for $6.9 million.
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So safe to say Kelce got a bit of a deal there.
Built in 1998, the house features six bedrooms, six baths and spans 17,000 square feet.
Kelce’s new love nest screams luxury. The property includes a spacious six-car garage, a wine cellar to satisfy even the most discerning oenophiles, a “Beverly Hills”-style pool area, a lighted tennis and pickleball court, and a miniature golf course.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been linked since September 2023.GC Images
All of this is situated on over 3 acres of pristine land.
The newfound privacy is proving to be a relief for Kelce.
Just this past weekend, when Swift came to visit the 34-year-old NFL star in Kansas City, paparazzi had to park outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of the celebrity couple. With the privacy of his new mansion, Kelce can now enjoy quality time with his famous girlfriend without the prying eyes of the public.
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Reece Nichols and Dede Goehler with Town Center held the listing
Longwood Lancers (6-1) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (4-2)
Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Monday, 5:30 p.m. EST
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BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -9.5; over/under is 141.5
BOTTOM LINE: Longwood and Kansas State square off in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands.
The Wildcats have a 4-2 record against non-conference oppponents. Kansas State is ninth in the Big 12 with 16.3 assists per game led by Dug McDaniel averaging 5.0.
The Lancers have a 6-1 record in non-conference games. Longwood has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
Kansas State is shooting 45.1% from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points higher than the 44.7% Longwood allows to opponents. Longwood averages 5.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.6 fewer made shots on average than the 8.0 per game Kansas State allows.
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TOP PERFORMERS: David N’Guessan is shooting 68.6% and averaging 14.3 points for the Wildcats.
K.J. McClurg is averaging 14.3 points for the Lancers.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Kansas State has struck twice after a busy weekend on the recruiting trail. After adding junior college defensive tackle Patrick Tackie just an hour and a half before, high school wideout Arrion Concepcion has also committed to K-State.
Like Tackie and a few others before him, the recruitment of the wide receiver was a major sprint. The senior wide receiver de-committed from NC State November 17. Kansas State offered him November 18 and worked quickly to schedule an official visit.
The Charlotte natives official visit was this weekend. He was joined by Tackie and two other high school receivers Quinten Gibson and Larry Porter. Could another commitment be on the way? It is possible as we rapidly approach the Early Signing Period. A major tip of the hat goes to K-State wide receivers coach Matthew Middleton and the Wildcats recruiting staff for making Concepcion feel at home in a short period of time to commit to Kansas State.
In total, the senior held offers from Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Indiana, Liberty, Louisville, Marshall, Memphis, Miami, NC State, Temple, Troy and Virginia Tech. Over the summer he took official visits to NC State and Virginia Tech.
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If the last name sounds familiar, his older brother KC Concepcion is a wide receiver at NC State and played against K-State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Last season the older Concepcion was voted ACC Rookie of the Year after totaling 839 yards and 10 touchdowns. This season he has 59 catches for 479 yards and five touchdowns for the Wolfpack.
In total Arrion Concepcion is commitment No. 22 for Kansas State in the 2025 recruiting class. He joins illon Duff, Weston Polk, Will Kemna, Martel Jackson, Adonis Moise, Dalton Knapp, Sawyer Schilke, JoJo Scott, Maguire Richman, Dominic Mitchell, Brock Heath, Linkon Cure, RJ Collins, Monterrio Elston, Ashton Moore, Noah King, Logan Bartley, Brad Stanyer and Darien Whitaker and Tackie.
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are getting one receiver back and losing another for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs.
Rookie wideout Jalen Coker, who has started in recent weeks, is inactive this week after a quadriceps injury suffered in practice Thursday.
The Panthers are getting veteran Adam Thielen back on the field this week. He’s been out since a hamstring injury in Week 3 on a long touchdown pass from Andy Dalton.
Johnson suffered a concussion in Germany and practiced this week.
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The Panthers brought wide receiver Dan Chisena and outside linebacker Kenny Dyson up from the practice squad for depth purposes.
Click here to view the full injury report | Depth Chart | Roster
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