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The speculation reached a new level when NFL commentator Rich Eisen chose to have fun with the rumors during a September 17 segment of NFL Game Day Morning. Eisen peppered his commentary with Taylor Swift puns, noting how Kelce's absence from a previous game left a "blank space" on the field. Kelce responded positively to Eisen's playful jabs, posting a comment on Instagram that read "well played Rich," along with clapping and laughing emojis.