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Taylor Swift Shocks Chiefs Coach with One Hilarious Comment – He Admits: ‘I Cried Laughing!’

Posted on August 3, 2025 - 12:41 am by

On a lively day at the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp in St. Joseph, Missouri, on August 2, 2025, the spotlight wasn’t just on the field. Amid the grind of preparing for the upcoming NFL season, Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt stole the show with a heartfelt and humorous shoutout to tight end Travis Kelce—and a side-splitting anecdote involving none other than global superstar Taylor Swift.

Merritt, a seasoned assistant under Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, took to social media to share his admiration for Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion and likely first-ballot Hall of Famer. Posting photos of himself with Kelce at Missouri Western State University, Merritt wrote, “I’m going on Year 7 with arguably the Greatest to do it! His name will ring in Canton soon!” The post quickly went viral, amassing nearly 2,000 likes as fans echoed Merritt’s praise for the 10-time Pro Bowler.

But it was Merritt’s follow-up comment that truly set the internet ablaze. In a cheeky revelation, he shared a hilarious exchange about Swift, Kelce’s girlfriend, that had fans in stitches. “Sooo Taylor said you never gave her her shirt…She said ‘Give it to me next time and Not Travis’ I cried laughing 🤣,” Merritt wrote. The comment hinted at a mix-up involving a shirt from Yolanda Merritt, Dave’s wife, who runs a line of apparel and accessories. Apparently, Merritt had entrusted Kelce to pass the shirt along to Swift, but the tight end forgot—prompting Swift’s witty and relatable quip.

Fans couldn’t get enough of the story, with one commenting, “Why does this not surprise me 🤣🤣🤣,” and another adding, “Tay is like he forgets just tell/give me straight.” The playful jab at Kelce’s forgetfulness only added to the charm of the moment, showcasing the down-to-earth dynamic between the pop icon and the Chiefs’ star.

This isn’t the first time Merritt and Swift have connected. After the Chiefs’ thrilling 30-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers last season, Merritt revealed that Swift had gifted him a box of her famous homemade pop tarts. On November 26, he posted, “Taylor Swift baked homemade victory Pop Tarts me! Yolonda Merritt said, ‘She’s done it all season for different people Dave’ I thought I was SPECIAL… Sweet young woman regardless!” The 14-time Grammy winner’s gesture left Merritt both touched and amused, cementing her reputation as a thoughtful and approachable figure in the Chiefs’ orbit.

As training camp rolls on, this lighthearted moment between Merritt, Kelce, and Swift offers a refreshing glimpse into the camaraderie and humor that fuel the Chiefs’ spirit. With Kelce’s Hall of Fame trajectory and Swift’s knack for stealing the show—whether with pop tarts or a sassy comment—it’s clear this power couple keeps the Kansas City faithful buzzing both on and off the field.