NFL legendMichael Strahanmade a bold declaration aboutTaylor SwiftandTravis Kelce—one that many sports fans would consider controversial. Recently, the retired professional athlete—now aGood Morning Americaco-anchor and a Fox Sports analyst—weighed in on the power couple's impact on the NFL. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 In a statement quoted bySports Business Journal, Strahan, 53, didn't mince words with his strong message. "Sports have leaked into pop culture —and it's a win for everyone," the NFL star declared. "Taylor Swift is one of the best things to happen to the NFL." While at#4SE, Pro Football Hall of Famer@michaelstrahansaid it best: sports have leaked into pop culture—and it's a win for everyone 🏈🎤From Hallmark storylines to Swifties tuning into NFL games, the crossover is real.pic.twitter.com/9kXp1g5mUj — Sports Business Journal (@SBJ)May 20, 2025 Sports fans on X, of course, had intense reactions to Strahan's opinion. One disgruntled user wrote, "Holy crap this ridiculous BS can't get off of my screen quick enough... How stupid can you possibly be? I used to like listening to Mike 'The Gap' Strahan but it seems like he's washed too now & I'm not talking about being an NFL Player. I'm talking about brain-washed." A different fan shared via X, "As a lifelong Giants fan, shut up Strahan. I get you're a TV personality, but let football be football, not a celebrity reality show." Meanwhile, someone elsecommented, "Seriously dude, dumbest statement ever." Still, plenty of players and coaches have praised Swift and Kelce's relationship and its effect on the NFL. Chiefs coachAndy Reidis certainly a fan—and so is Kelce's teammateChris Jonesand Chiefs offensive coordinatorMatt Nagy. Countless other celebrities have lauded Swift, too, includingBen Stiller,Keith Urban,Gracie Abrahamsand many more. In fact, a 2024 poll of 102 NFL players revealed that 74 saidSwift supporting Kelce at games was positivefor the league. Next:Taylor Swift's First Look at 'Reputation TV' Sends Fans Into a Frenzy in Shocking Moment NFL Legend Makes Bold Declaration About Taylor Swift & Travis Kelcefirst appeared on Parade on May 24, 2025
