"Body shaming men is not cool" - NFL fans come to defend Travis Kelce after backlash on new look in viral photo

Travis Kelce is returning for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 3x Super Bowl-winning TE has been a part of the franchise since 2013. After losing the Super Bowl LIX showdown to the Eagles last season, there were doubts whether Kelce would hang up his cleats.

This week, Travis Kelce has been training in Miami. A photo of him shirtless has gone viral on social media. However, the Chiefs' TE received a lot of criticism and trolling online for his physique and hair growth on his back.

However, some NFL fans came forward to defend Travis Kelce amidst all the trolling. They shared positive words of encouragement while calling out the haters and trolls.

"Body shaming men is also NOT cool btw!" one fan commented.

"His body is great, seriously. Why are we still shaming men over their weight? If it's not your body, stay out of it and mind your business," another fan stated.

"These comments are gross as hell-y'all are against body shaming until it's about men..okay then," this fan wrote.

"We're mammals and have body hair, hope this helps the gross body shamers in the comments," another fan stated.

"This is your friendly reminder that body hair is completely normal and not something to be ashamed of and body shaming isn't cool. The only people who should be ashamed are those body shaming him for a patch of hair," one fan commented.

"Peak male physique," this fan stated.

During an episode of the 'New Heights' podcast, Travis Kelce took the situation lightheartedly. He made fun of himself for being hairy.

"I'm a furry son of a b***h. Me and heat just don't do well together," Kelce said.

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Taylor Swift is reportedly helping Travis Kelce get ready for the 2025 season

The 2025 campaign might be Kelce's last season in the NFL. Thus, his girlfriend Taylor Swift has been giving it her best in providing him with the support he needs to prepare for his alleged final hurrah.

Last week, the Daily Mail shared a report about how the singer-songwriter is doing her best to help Kelce enjoy life.

"Right now, it is important to Travis to get as much time with Taylor as possible," the source said. "She has been the best for his total well being. He is extremely happy with life right now, and that is the headspace he wants to be in, it is going to help him immensely with getting ready for the NFL season to come."

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been spending time away from the spotlight this offseason. They are reportedly enjoying their private time together with a low-key approach, revitalizing for the journey ahead.