A Denver Broncos defensive player turns pop culture sensation with a postgame joke about Taylor Swift
TOI GLOBAL DESK | TOI GLOBAL | Nov 22, 2025, 00:17 IST
A Denver Broncos defensive standout turned the recount of his personal success in the match against the Kansas City Chiefs into a widely shared pop culture moment after sarcastically requesting Taylor Swift to "feature him in a song". His humorous tweet followed Denver's surprising 22-19 victory and was yet another NFL and celebrity culture crossover.
TL;DR
A Denver Broncos defensive back went viral after he amusingly tweeted that, after the Broncos' unexpected win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor Swift should feature him in a song. Besides, his comment referred to Travis Kelce, Swift's boyfriend, therefore, mixing a witty pop culture twist with a major football dramatisation.
The Denver Broncos did something on Sunday that not only rocked the NFL but had implications far beyond the league's boundaries. Their 22 to 19 victory in Denver over the mighty Kansas City Chiefs was one of the most talked-about games of the 2025 season to this point. The triumphant defense, in particular, was the story of the night and it also led to a very unexpected pop culture moment involving Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and a burgeoning Broncos player.
Broncos defensive back Jahdae Barron was the first to react to a successful Denver defensive evening. After the game, he wrote a humorous message on Instagram saying "Tell Swift put me on a song right now,” which is what he meant by his jest. Social media interaction greatly magnified his comment. A member of Denver's media team said that the post was only for amusement and not a serious proposal. During the first half, Barron, 23, was mostly in tight coverage on Kelce, a seven-time All Pro tight end and boyfriend of global music star Taylor Swift.
Indeed, the game gave Barron a reason to raise his glass.
Vance Joseph, the Denver defensive coordinator, put Barron on Kelce in various instances of key man coverage, thus making it a tough duel for any defensive back. Barron didn't let up one bit and was very agressive and tight defensively. It's a major reason the Chiefs were unable to execute their first-half offensive game plans. On the other side, Kelce completed 9 receptions for 91 yards and 1 touchdown albeit he got the majority of the yards in the second half. According to the data the team collected, Kelce had only two catches for 14 yards out of six times going for a route when Barron was the guy covering him.
Almost all of the big plays can be attributed to the closing moments of the second quarter. On a second and 15 situation, Barron intercepted a pass that was thrown to Kelce right in the middle. Therefore, after that, they even seemed to have a very intense conversation close by which indicated the intensity of the match. During the post-game interview, the assistant coach of the Broncos said that Barron's ceaseless energy "set a tone" for the team during that crucial time.
The tweet from Barron that targets the fact of Swift’s new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is a heavily autobiographical and, among other things, contains indirect hints of her relationship with Kelce. Labeling Swift's songs as her personal music, Barron, half in jest, casts himself as one of the most talked-of stories of the celebrity side linked to the league. Quite a few sport and entertainment analysts have said that the tweet made the story even more complicated and fascinating, which was already attracting a lot of attention from the media.
The Broncos, who have been struggling to keep their performance at a consistent level this season, are dreaming that the victory will be the turning point of a new era. Joseph was full of praise for the defensive unit's spirit and said the players "executed the plan with commitment and confidence.” As for Barron, his combination of performance on the field and sense of humor online has made him the most talked-about figure not only in football but also in wider society.
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A Denver Broncos defensive back went viral after he amusingly tweeted that, after the Broncos' unexpected win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Taylor Swift should feature him in a song. Besides, his comment referred to Travis Kelce, Swift's boyfriend, therefore, mixing a witty pop culture twist with a major football dramatisation.
The Denver Broncos did something on Sunday that not only rocked the NFL but had implications far beyond the league's boundaries. Their 22 to 19 victory in Denver over the mighty Kansas City Chiefs was one of the most talked-about games of the 2025 season to this point. The triumphant defense, in particular, was the story of the night and it also led to a very unexpected pop culture moment involving Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and a burgeoning Broncos player.
Broncos defensive back Jahdae Barron was the first to react to a successful Denver defensive evening. After the game, he wrote a humorous message on Instagram saying "Tell Swift put me on a song right now,” which is what he meant by his jest. Social media interaction greatly magnified his comment. A member of Denver's media team said that the post was only for amusement and not a serious proposal. During the first half, Barron, 23, was mostly in tight coverage on Kelce, a seven-time All Pro tight end and boyfriend of global music star Taylor Swift.
Indeed, the game gave Barron a reason to raise his glass.
Vance Joseph, the Denver defensive coordinator, put Barron on Kelce in various instances of key man coverage, thus making it a tough duel for any defensive back. Barron didn't let up one bit and was very agressive and tight defensively. It's a major reason the Chiefs were unable to execute their first-half offensive game plans. On the other side, Kelce completed 9 receptions for 91 yards and 1 touchdown albeit he got the majority of the yards in the second half. According to the data the team collected, Kelce had only two catches for 14 yards out of six times going for a route when Barron was the guy covering him.
Almost all of the big plays can be attributed to the closing moments of the second quarter. On a second and 15 situation, Barron intercepted a pass that was thrown to Kelce right in the middle. Therefore, after that, they even seemed to have a very intense conversation close by which indicated the intensity of the match. During the post-game interview, the assistant coach of the Broncos said that Barron's ceaseless energy "set a tone" for the team during that crucial time.
The tweet from Barron that targets the fact of Swift’s new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is a heavily autobiographical and, among other things, contains indirect hints of her relationship with Kelce. Labeling Swift's songs as her personal music, Barron, half in jest, casts himself as one of the most talked-of stories of the celebrity side linked to the league. Quite a few sport and entertainment analysts have said that the tweet made the story even more complicated and fascinating, which was already attracting a lot of attention from the media.
The Broncos, who have been struggling to keep their performance at a consistent level this season, are dreaming that the victory will be the turning point of a new era. Joseph was full of praise for the defensive unit's spirit and said the players "executed the plan with commitment and confidence.” As for Barron, his combination of performance on the field and sense of humor online has made him the most talked-about figure not only in football but also in wider society.
FAQs
- Why did Jahdae Barron mention Taylor Swift in his postgame message?
After the game, he tried to be funny by mentioning Swift because of her well-known relationship with Chiefs' star Travis Kelce. He made the comment in jest after he had been covering Kelce during the game. - Did Travis Kelce respond to the comment?
According to the latest reports, there has been no public response from Kelce. - How was Barron’s performance throughout the game?
Barron was instrumental in making it difficult for Kelce during the critical first half drives and was a big part of Denver’s defensive success. - Why is the Broncos’ win considered a big deal?
The 22 to 19 triumph over Kansas City carries a lot of weight in Denver's season as one of their most important wins.