Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce reportedly did not initially expect his relationship with global music star Taylor Swift to become a long-term romance, according to claims in a new report detailing the early stages of their relationship.

The report alleges that when Kelce and Swift first began spending time together in 2023, the NFL star was still casually dating other people and had not yet committed to an exclusive relationship. Sources cited in the report said the pair gradually developed a stronger connection as they got to know one another, eventually deciding to pursue a serious relationship.

A source familiar with the situation said:

“At the beginning, Travis wasn’t looking for anything serious. He was still dating other people and keeping his options open.”

The source added that the relationship evolved naturally over time rather than beginning with immediate expectations of a long-term commitment.

According to the report:

“As they spent more time together, everything changed. Their connection became stronger, and both realized they wanted to be exclusive.”

Kelce and Swift have since become one of the world’s most closely followed celebrity couples, regularly attracting media attention through public appearances, NFL games and international concert tours.

Another source claimed:

“What started casually became something neither of them expected. Their relationship grew because they genuinely enjoyed being together.”

Despite constant public interest in their romance, neither Kelce nor Swift has publicly addressed the latest claims regarding the early stages of their relationship.

The couple have largely chosen to keep details of their private life out of the spotlight, while continuing to support each other’s careers. Kelce has frequently attended Swift’s concerts during breaks from football, while Swift has been seen at numerous Kansas City Chiefs games cheering him on throughout recent NFL seasons.