Jason Kelce’s role as a Super Bowl spectator was particularly complicated this year. The retired Philadelphia Eagles center shared early Tuesday that he felt “a lot of emotions” after his former team won Sunday’s championship in a dominant showing against the Kansas City Chiefs and his brother Travis Kelce.
“That game was odd for me to watch if I’m being completely honest,” Jason wrote in a lengthy post on X. “I knew it was going to be mixed emotions before, during, and after, and I now know what my parents had to deal with two years ago. On one hand, I wanted what is best for my brother, and to see his success. And on the other hand, there are so many people, teammates, and coaches, in the Philadelphia Eagles organization that I care deeply about, Many of whom I owe my own success to throughout my career.”
Kelce congratulated the Eagles on their 40-22 rout of the Chiefs, Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl win, saying he was proud of quarterback Jalen Hurts, coach Nick Sirianni and the entire team.
“They have persevered greatly, answered their critics amazingly, and proved themselves to be undoubtedly the best team this season,” Kelce wrote. “It is extremely difficult for a team in the NFL to have enough talent, coaching, fortune, and character to win a Super Bowl. The character and swagger of this Eagles team was something truly special to behold. A true representation of the toughness and grit that makes Philadelphia what it is.”
Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, my former teammates, and friends on being SB LIX Champions!! There were a lot of emotions last night, and now that I’ve collected my thoughts, I’ll attempt to share them in the longest tweet ever.
That game was odd for me to watch if…
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 11, 2025
He also mentioned Travis, who is facing questions this offseason about his NFL future and possible retirement. He had just four catches (none in the first half) for 39 yards in the loss, a notable contrast to his performance in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory in which the tight end posted nine receptions for 93 yards.
“There isn’t a person I love or care about more,” Jason said in his post. “It has been tough to process these feelings, of course I feel for him and am always rooting for him, but I know he does not need, nor want my pity.
“He has amassed greatness few on this planet could ever dream of, as has his team, and they should feel pride in their accomplishments this season and in the past. I know right now they are still thinking of last night and the shortcomings in the last game, But in time that will fade, and the greatness they have exhibited as a group will remain as one of the most dominant eras of football ever.”
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes declined to speculate about his teammate’s future when recently asked about it, saying, “I’ll let Travis make that decision on his own.” Travis’ résumé already includes three Super Bowl wins and 10 Pro Bowl selections. He’s also one of 14 players in NFL history with more than 1,000 catches in his career.
Jason, a popular media personality who won a Super Bowl with the Eagles in 2018, concluded his post by again congratulating Philadelphia.
“Man I love this sport, the people that play it, and the fans that enjoy it. Nothing else like it,” he wrote. “Congratulations Philadelphia, I look forward to the speeches and celebrations that will happen in the coming days. I mean who doesn’t love a parade! In the words of Chase Utley ‘World F—— Champs’, and to all the haters out there, remember what my man Jay Ajayi said ‘F— Em.’ ”
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