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Travis Kelce Joined by Heisman Trophy Winner in Highly Anticipated Project

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 9:31 PM ET

Over the past 12 seasons, Travis Kelce has made a name for himself with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning three Super Bowls and earning ten Pro Bowl selections.

Outside of football, Kelce has expanded his career into entertainment, launching the podcast "New Heights" with his older brother, Jason. He’s also ventured into acting, starring in the FX drama series "Grotesquerie and hosting "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?"

Kelce is also set to appear in "Happy Gilmore 2," Adam Sandler’s upcoming sequel to the hit 1996 golf comedy. The new movie is slated for release on July 25.

But Kelce won't be the only football player joining Sandler in the movie. In a new trailer released on Saturday, former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star Reggie Bush made an appearance alongside WWE's Becky Lynch.

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Bush played running back for the USC Trojans from 2003 to 2005, where he won the Heisman Trophy. He was selected as the No. 2 pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, spending his first five seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He helped them win the franchise's first Super Bowl while making the first-team All-Pro in 2008.

While Bush isn't confirmed to be in "Happy Gilmore 2" on IMDB, he did confirm his appearance in a January interview with The Sporting Tribune.

“I'm very excited for when the movie drops and I've been patiently waiting, not really talking about it," Bush said. "I just want to surprise people... It was an amazing opportunity. Adam Sandler is just an amazing person. Getting a chance to work alongside him was a true experience that I'll never forget. My man was directing, producing, coaching and acting as well. He does it all. I love being able to work around people like that because it motivates me and I want to work around the best.”

As Kelce gears up for his movie premiere, he’s returned to Kansas City for the Chiefs’ OTAs. They will open the 2025 NFL season on Friday, September 5, against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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