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Travis Kelce's display of overwhelming emotion during his brother Jason's retirement speech was an unusual sight from an NFL player. But a leading expert insists it took more courage for the Kansas City Chiefs star to let his emotions show than keeping them locked up. 

Jason, 36, announced his retirement on Monday after 13 years in the NFL as a Philadelphia Eagles player, and Travis was shedding just as many - if not more - tears in the front row throughout his older brother's emotional farewell speech.

The tight end broke down into tears once again as the pair discussed Jason's decision to bow out from the NFL in more detail, as Travis admitted to wanting his older sibling to play on next season.

Travis's outpour of emotion has been applauded by many, including Dr. Robert Cuyler, one of the country’s leading clinical psychologists. 

Dr. Cuyler, the Chief Clinical Officer of Freespira who has experience with professional athletes, heralded Travis as a role model, particularly for eroding elements of toxic masculinity.

'In terms of role modeling, Travis's display chips away at the notion that to be strong means to have control over our emotions and not express them,' he tells DailyMail.com.

'It actually takes a lot more courage to let one’s feelings show genuinely. Particularly for men to be able to show emotion.

'Figures like Travis Kelce, it’s easy for us mere mortals to think about them up on a pedestal, so to be able to see them be comfortable with their vulnerability, I think is role modeling that sends a message that we have a bit more permission to express our emotions.

'The coverage of Travis's emotion has been almost universally supported and appreciated, There’s probably been a bit of relief that us men can let our hearts show.' 

But Travis's impact doesn't end with his fans. Dr. Cuyler believes the three-time Super Bowl winner's actions have made great strides to pave the way for his peers to be more open. 

It's not just about showing their emotions either as Dr. Cuyler insists that more support systems are being implemented within the league to allow players, coaches and their families to seek help with mental health struggles. 

'It can promote more openness to seeking help' he adds. 'The NFL has a formal outreach program. 

'It makes a real difference to see others leading the way, especially if there’s an accepted pathway in the sport to access. It gets it out in the open and the mystery, stigma and shame gets dispelled.'