Josh Allen Takes a Subtle Jab at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s High-Profile Romance, Focusing on Super Bowl Dreams

May 9, 2025 – The NFL offseason is heating up with more than just rookie minicamps and training sessions. A new layer of drama has emerged in the ongoing rivalry between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, but this time, it’s not about their on-field battles. In an exclusive report by the Daily Mail, Allen, the 2024 NFL MVP, took a subtle swipe at Kelce’s high-profile relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift, signaling his intent to keep his own engagement to actress Hailee Steinfeld out of the spotlight as he chases Super Bowl glory in 2025.

A Rivalry Beyond the Gridiron

Josh Allen and Travis Kelce have been at the center of one of the NFL’s most intense rivalries in recent years. The Bills and Chiefs have faced off in the playoffs four times in the last five seasons, with Kansas City coming out on top each time, including a heartbreaking loss for Buffalo in the 2024 postseason that sent the Chiefs to the Super Bowl. Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has often spoken highly of Allen, even admitting in a pre-Super Bowl interview that he once dreamed of being like the Bills quarterback: “Josh is who I used to dream of being like in the NFL. Big, athletic quarterback, big arm, being able to be a dual-threat guy.”

But while the two share mutual respect as competitors, Allen is making it clear he has no interest in emulating Kelce’s off-field lifestyle. Kelce, 35, has become a household name not just for his football prowess but also for his relationship with Taylor Swift, which has dominated headlines since the couple went public in 2023. The “Taylor Swift Effect” has been a boon for the NFL’s visibility, with Swift’s appearances at Chiefs games boosting viewership and even propelling the Kelce brothers’ podcast, New Heights, to the top of the charts. However, it hasn’t come without a cost. Sources close to Kelce told the Daily Mail that his packed offseason schedule in 2024—filled with media appearances, acting gigs, and public outings with Swift—contributed to a noticeable dip in his performance, culminating in what was described as a “Super Bowl humiliation” for the Chiefs in February 2025.

Allen’s Different Approach to Fame

Josh Allen, on the other hand, is determined to avoid similar distractions. The 28-year-old quarterback, who proposed to Hollywood actress Hailee Steinfeld in November 2024, has been thrust into the celebrity spotlight as his relationship garners increasing attention. The couple made their red carpet debut at the NFL Honors earlier this year, where Allen was crowned MVP, but they’ve since kept their romance largely private. In a rare public comment in March 2025, Steinfeld told The Times of India, “We’re just soaking in every moment,” emphasizing their happiness while maintaining a low profile. “Their social media activity remains focused on their individual careers rather than their relationship,” the outlet noted, a deliberate choice to shield their personal lives from the public eye.