Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, recently debuted a buzz cut, returning to his signature short hairstyle ahead of the 2025 NFL season. He had been sporting longer hair over the past year, a change reportedly encouraged by his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, according to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The team showcased Kelce’s fresh look in a July 27, 2025, Instagram post captioned “Fresh cut Trav 😮💨,” taken during training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri. The transformation sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some fans mourning the loss of his longer locks, while others celebrated the return of his classic style, associating it with his focus for the upcoming season. Kelce’s haircut aligns with his training camp tradition, which also includes sporting a mustache as a nod to Chiefs coach Andy Reid.
