When Taylor Swift’s glittering pop empire brushed shoulders with the rough-and-tumble world of the NFL, sparks flew—especially when she found her gentleman in Travis Kelce. Their romance captivated fans and dominated headlines, but Swift’s reign extends far beyond stadium romance. Her influence spans record books, academic circles, and sold-out arenas. While Kelce’s circle welcomed her, not every NFL star was charmed.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has reignited his headline-making feud with Taylor Swift, this time spinning a fresh narrative that is stirring up drama all over again.

Former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson revisited his viral clash with Taylor Swift fans during an appearance on The Pivot Podcast. The feud erupted after his online jab at Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, post–Super Bowl LIX, which triggered a wave of Swifties review-bombing his family’s former business. Addressing the NSFW shirt he wore at the victory parade, Gardner-Johnson claimed he neither designed nor requested it—it was left in his locker by a friend of Big Dom DiSandro’s, calling it a locker room joke gone public.

Though tensions once ran high between C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Taylor Swift’s devoted fanbase, time appears to have softened the blow, especially in the aisles of Target. Johnson shared that some Swifties have approached him with surprising warmth, saying, “We don’t like what you did, but I’m a fan of you.” After quick selfies and friendly chats, peace prevailed—right next to the toiletries section. While things have cooled down, many are still curious about what sparked the clash.

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Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson doubled down on his Taylor Swift drama, refused to backtrack, and added even more fuel to the fire.

Super Bowl 2025 champion C.J. Gardner-Johnson, formerly a teammate of Jason Kelce, stirred controversy not once but twice in a single week. On February 10, he posted an Instagram Story mocking Travis Kelce, implying he should have stayed with ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole instead of dating Taylor Swift if he truly wanted a championship. Just days later, on February 14, at the team’s victory parade, Gardner-Johnson took things further by wearing a sweatshirt boldly declaring, “Swifties can LIX my b----,” igniting massive backlash.

The safety’s post sparked a storm of backlash from all sides, Swifties, Eagles fans, and neutral viewers alike. In the aftermath, his mother’s Florida restaurant was flooded with harsh Yelp reviews. Around the same time, Taylor Swift was booed during her Jumbotron appearance at Caesars Superdome on February 9. Despite the noise, Swift’s loyal fanbase continues to rally behind her relationship with Travis Kelce, with many wondering if wedding bells are near. What once felt like an unshakable feud now gets a dose of perspective, as C.J. Gardner-Johnson reclaims the narrative.

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