Nate Burleson TORCHES NFL Fans Upset Over Taylor Swift Promo: “Wipe the Drool Off Your Tank Top and Get Out of Your Mama’s Basement”

CBS Morning Show co-host and former NFL player Nate Burleson just lit up critics in spectacular fashion, going off on fans furious about the NFL’s decision to feature Taylor Swift in its latest promo. His fiery on-air rant is already going viral — and it has Swifties cheering while some football purists fume.

The Viral Clapback

Addressing the backlash head-on, Burleson pulled no punches:

“For all of you guys that are in your feelings, take several seats, get out of your feelings. Oh, you’re upset, a little mad cause Taylor Swift is in the promo? Who cares? Wipe the drool off your tank top, put some pants on and get out of your mama’s basement. I don’t understand what the big deal is. Every other sport can show celebrities at their game. We show Taylor Swift and you get in your feels. Get out of your feelings and watch the game.”

The unfiltered rant immediately sent shockwaves across social media. Fans clipped and shared the segment within minutes, praising Burleson for saying what others were too afraid to.

Swifties vs. NFL Hardliners

The promo itself wasn’t particularly groundbreaking — just a highlight reel featuring players, game-day hype, and a quick nod to Taylor Swift, who has become a regular fixture at Kansas City Chiefs games thanks to her relationship with Travis Kelce. But for a vocal group of NFL traditionalists, it was apparently too much.

They flooded social media with complaints, accusing the league of turning football into “pop star pandering.” Burleson’s fiery takedown was a direct response to those critics.

Social Media Explodes

On X, hashtags like #TeamNate and #SwiftieTakeover began trending within hours. Swift’s fans hailed Burleson as “the only analyst brave enough to say it like it is,” while NFL diehards accused him of “insulting the fanbase” and “crossing the line.”

The Bigger Picture

This clash underscores a growing culture war inside the NFL: can the league embrace its celebrity crossover moments without alienating its diehard base? Burleson’s comments made it clear where he stands — and he’s not backing down.