Kelce was not the only star to be hit with a fine
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Travis Kelce has been fined by the NFLCredit: Getty
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He was fined for ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’ against the Buffalo BillsCredit: Getty
The Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game.
Kelce had a low-key game as he scored two catches for 19 yards.
However, NFL chiefs were alert to one flashpoint from the game when the 25-year-old was seen getting involved with Bills safety Damar Hamlin and Cole Bishop.
With two minutes left on the clock in the second quarter, Patrick Mahomes ran it into the end zone from one yard out to give the Chiefs a 21-10 lead.
Tight end Kelce then got in the faces of Hamlin and Bishop with the three exchanging words.
Buffalo defensive tackle Jordan Phillips then came over to Kelce and bumped into him.
Consequently, Kelce was hit with a fine of $11,255 (£9.1k) for “unsportsmanlike conduct (taunting)”.
It is not the first time he has been fined by the league this season.
Kelce was hit with a $14,069 (£11.5k) fine for goalpost dunk celebration which came after he broke Tony Gonzalez’s record for the most receiving touchdowns in franchise history.
Phillips joined Kelce in receiving a fine as he was hit with a $6,722 (£5,5k) fine for “unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet)”.
A separate incident saw Bills linebacker Matt Milano hit with the same value fine for “unnecessary roughness (facemask)” late in the fourth quarter.
Kelce and the Chiefs are looking to become the first franchise in NFL history to win a third Super Bowl in a row when they play the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9.
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed how Kelce and Swift have spent $40,000 on a new security system.
This includes a new alarm system, a pair of dogs, and guards, and comes following the horrific break-in that occurred when Kelce’s mansion was smashed into last year.
We also exclusively reported how NFL superstars like Mahomes and Kelce have seen their homes targeted by skilled overseas gangs using technological trickery to force their way in.
Law enforcement expert Jeff Wenninger revealed to The U.S. Sun the meticulous, quickfire methods used to ransack the homes of the rich and famous.
He said: “Without making an arrest, we saw crime reductions simply by changing the environment—improving lighting, trimming bushes, or using more secure locks.
“It comes down to easy access and historical success. This has been happening since the 80s with relatively little detection or enforcement.
“The mobility and sophistication of these groups make them highly effective.
“Once they realize they’ve created a wake of reported crimes, they’ll lay low or relocate temporarily. The current immigration picture in the U.S. also plays a role.
“Some countries, like Venezuela or Colombia, have let individuals leave, knowing they’ll flee to the U.S. and no longer be a problem in their home countries.
“Some have been released from prisons in their home countries with the understanding they’d leave for the U.S.”
Wenninger added: “Many burglary victims report getting notifications from their alarm systems while they’re away.
“But in the days leading up to the burglary, they may have noticed issues with their alarm.”
“That’s because these groups test their jamming equipment beforehand.”
