"She straight up LIED on that microphone" - NFL fans react to Taylor Swift's diamond-studded engagement ring by connecting dots to her old lyrics

It has finally happened: Taylor Swift and Tarvis Kelce are engaged.

The multi-platinum pop singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed their new status on Tuesday via an Instagram gallery of themselves in a garden. The third image is of the ring that symbolized the milestone - jointly designed by Kelce and Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine, it features old mine brilliant-cut diamonds and a yellow-gold band:

And fans eagerly had all sorts of reactions to it:

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"NOT HIM PROPOSING IN THE LOVER GARDEN OMG," one gushed.

"We’re getting 2 rings in one year RAHHHHHHHH," another rejoiced.

"I want a ring that big too," another dreamed.

According to Kelce's father Ed, the couple actually became engaged around two weeks ago in the Kansas City suburb of Lee's Summit. He recalled to ABC's Cleveland-area affiliate WEWS 5:

"He got her out there, they were about to go out to dinner, and he said, ‘Let's go out and have a glass of wine.’ They got out there, and that's when he asked her, and it was beautiful."

The couple then began spreading the news to family via FaceTime. Ed himself got a call while watching the Philadelphia Eagles' joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on August 10 - just three days before Swift's New Heights episode aired.

Then, just two days before the engagement announcement, the couple and their families attended a special airing of the Chiefs' ESPN docuseries The Kingdom. They then went back home and had “a wonderful dinner” prepared by Swift.

Ed said:

“To just watch the two of them, just crazy about each other. It's truly kinda neat. They're just two young people very much in love.”

Mike Danna had to address Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement during Chiefs presser

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement drew all sorts of reactions not just from fans, but celebrities as well, including Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany. One somewhat funny aspect of it, however, was its timing.

It occurred during a Chiefs media call, just shortly after Andy Reid had left the podium. That left edge rusher Mike Danna to address reporters about it, and he was "caught off guard":

“Man, it’s incredible... That’s a blessing. Any time you find that type of joy, blessing, love — that’s a beautiful thing.”

He also teased giving the couple Pop-Tarts - something Swift likes to cook - as a gift, but not homemade.

About the author

Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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Edited by Andre Castillo