Travis Kelce Fined Just Days Before Super Bowl 2025
More Fines and Fallout
Kansas City wasn’t the only team penalized. Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips was also fined $6,722 for an unnecessary roughness penalty after headbutting Kelce.
Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo, now a CBS analyst, called Kelce out for exaggerating the impact of the hit, saying, “Kelce knows how to get under your skin… He definitely tried for the flop.”
Kelce’s Response
Kelce, known for his fiery personality and larger-than-life presence both on and off the field, hasn’t shied away from the controversy. With the Chiefs aiming for their third straight Super Bowl victory, he’s embracing the role of the “villain” among NFL fans.
“I love it,” Kelce said on his podcast with his brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce. “People say whatever they want, but we just band together and keep proving them wrong.”
Super Bowl Stakes
The Chiefs are on the verge of history, aiming for an elusive three-peat, something no team has accomplished in the modern Super Bowl era. However, Kelce’s antics continue to divide fans, with some seeing him as an entertainer and others as an agitator.
Will this fine fire him up even more for the Super Bowl? With the stakes higher than ever, all eyes will be on Kelce when he takes the field on Sunday.
