Travis Kelce Fined $11,255 for Taunting Buffalo Bills Players During AFC Championship

Mar. 15, 2025

Travis Kelce with Damar Hamlin during the 2025 AFC Championship.Photo:Todd Rosenberg/Getty

Todd Rosenberg/Getty

Travis Kelcehas his quarterback’s back!

Kelce, 35, was fined $11,255 for his actions, in which he got in Bills starDamar Hamlin’s face after the safety tackledPatrick Mahomesfollowing his 1-yard TD run.

Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, who then head-butted Kelce, also received a fine of $6,722 for unnecessary roughness.

Travis Kelce during the 2025 AFC Championship.Jamie Squire/Getty

Jamie Squire/Getty

It wasn’t the first time this season that Kelce has lost money while making plays.

During the Chiefs’ Christmas Day victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chiefs star dunked the ball over the goal post in celebration of a record-setting achievement.

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Travis Kelce celebrates his record-breaking touchdown during the Chiefs' Dec. 25 game.Justin K. Aller/Getty

Justin K. Aller/Getty

Kelce officially passed Hall of FamerTony Gonzalezfor the franchise record of all-time receiving touchdowns, when he scored his career 77th touchdown.

TheNew Heightspodcaster’s homage to the retired athlete earned him a $14,069 fine for “unsportsmanlike conduct use of a prop.”

While his wallet may be a touch lighter heading into Super Bowl week, Kelce is revealing more about his game day mindset when his team takes onJason Kelce’s former squad, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Sunday, Feb. 9.

Travis Kelce during the 2025 AFC Championship.Perry Knotts/Getty

Perry Knotts/Getty

In a guest spot on the finale of his brother’s ESPN showThey Call It Late Nighton Saturday, Feb. 1, Travis shared that he has a special place in his heart for Philly.

“I’m a Jason Kelce fanatic, dude. I love that guy, man. I still got all of the gang green from your guys’ Super Bowls and your run in Philly,” he said. “I still got some Philly pride, man. I’m wishing the best for those guys, but … you know, it’s … go Birds."

“There’s absolutely no chance you mean that,” Jason, 37, batted back.

source: people.com