Those who want an end to Taylor Swift's involvement in the NFL aren't going to like what commissioner Roger Goodell had to say on Wednesday.
With former players such as Tom Brady and Richard Seymour recently approved as minority owners, Goodell approached Swift about buying a portion of his girlfriend Travis Kelce's stake in the Chiefs. I was asked if there was anyone.
“If she's interested, I think she has the ability to do it,” Goodell said. answered.
Swift's $1.6 billion net worth actually ranks her among the poorest of NFL owners, but “poor” is a relative term in this discussion.
Still, she has enough cash to become a majority minority owner of the franchise. It's unclear whether the Chiefs are interested in selling a majority stake. But it makes sense that the NFL would look for ways to keep Swift's relationship with the league visible even after Swift's boyfriend retires or after her lawyer decides their relationship should end ( Just kidding. Wait, am I?
The NFL has benefited from huge viewership since Swift started appearing at NFL games last year to cheer on her boyfriend.
And Commissioner Goodell is fully aware of its impact.
“I think it's great that she can be a part of it. Obviously, it creates a buzz. It creates interest in knowing why she's going to this match, why she's interested in this match. It creates a different group of young fans, especially young women, who have a lot of talent. In addition to (her relationship with) Travis, she's a football fan, and I think that's great for us.”
