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Published on March 05, 2024
Travis Kelce Shows Brotherly Love in Philadelphia, Supports Jason Kelce's Retirement from NFLSource: Wikipedia/Travis Kelce

Over the weekend, Philadelphia played host to a heartfelt familial display, as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce arrived in support of his brother, Jason Kelce, during a poignant chapter in the latter's NFL career. Kelley's sojourn in the City of Brotherly Love included a blend of personal grooming and community engagement before witnessing his brother's retirement from pro football.

Travis Kelley's activities kicked off with a fresh haircut from none other than Willis Orengo, a celebrity barber in Philly who's the hands behind the shears for many a local luminary. Orengo shared snapshots with Kelce on Instagram, boasting about the task with a casual, "I got the big yeti clean," as per FOX29. It's worth noting that Orengo isn't Travis’s main mane man, that honor, belongs to another Philly native Pat Regan, also known in the grooming game as Patty Cuts.

The weekend wasn't all about haircuts and photo ops for Travis, however. He joined his sibling, Jason, at a fundraiser aimed at supporting cancer survivors, an event held in the memory of Brendan McDermott, who passed away the previous year. The duo sported Team Rectify shirts and mingled with guests, including first responders and firefighters. A relative of McDermott’s, Jess Viola, took to social media stating, "i’ll just leave this here. these two are awesome. i know brendan is smiling down right now. some legends wearing #teamrectify hats," signaling her appreciation for the Kelce brothers' gesture, as reported by Hindustan Times.

The significance of the visit was underscored yesterday when Jason announced his retirement from the NFL. During his farewell address, a visibly moved Travis watched on as his brother detailed their lifelong partnership and the shared experiences that sculpted their bond. “We did almost everything together — competed, fought, laughed, cried and learned from each other,” Jason said in an emotionally charged speech, capturing their close relationship, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

While Travis Kelley was present for his brother's career milestone, his girlfriend, global pop star Taylor Swift, continued her musical journey in Singapore as part of her Eras Tour, set to wrap on March 9. Nonetheless, despite the distance and their demanding schedules, the Kelce brothers managed a moment of solidarity that likely provided a bittersweet epilogue to Jason's storied career in the gridiron.