Jason Kelces brutally honest Super Bowl admission | NFL News

The camps had been firmly divided heading into Super Bowl LIX – however few may have been as torn over the consequence as Jason Kelce. And the previous Philadelphia Eagles star has opened up to brother Travis about simply how onerous it was to watch his previous staff beat his brother in such dominant fashion.

Almost one 12 months after saying his retirement from the NFL, Jason was within the stands on the Superdome because the Eagles mopped the ground with the Kansas City Chiefs. But he was unable to actually take pleasure in his ex-team-mates’ triumph, figuring out his little brother was on the receiving finish of that 40-22 pasting.

Jason, 37, struggled with the turmoil of staying loyal to his sibling whereas eager to cheer on the franchise he represented for his whole 13-year profession. And he appeared on the pair’s New Heights podcast to element simply how torn he was in New Orleans.

“I still remember the first play – the AJ Brown penalty. Like, I jumped out of my seat [saying], ‘that wasn’t a penalty’,” stated Jason, describing the 28-yard reception his former team-mate recorded earlier than being referred to as back for offensive cross interference on the opening drive. “I jumped up outta my seat on that one.

“Then I jumped up outta my seat on the Nick Bolton hitting Dallas Goedert, as a result of I assumed that was a horses*** call. And I’m going back and forth. And it ended up simply not being a enjoyable sport tobe a half of or watch.

“Because at all times – I don’t even know what I wanna say, man. I really don’t. Because no matter what, it’s gonna p*** somebody off. And I probably shouldn’t care if it p***es anybody off – that’s the reality of it.”

Travis tried to reassure his huge brother by saying: “That’s the Jason Kelce we all know right there. You’re giving these people way too much f***ing effort, too much of your time, too much attention.”

One can perceive the battle of pursuits given Jason’s emotions in the direction of his brother. But any disappointment on Travis’ behalf is countered by his want to not disappoint the town of Philadelphia, its followers, or his previous colleagues by not celebrating as vigourously as he would if he was nonetheless taking part in.

Despite being born in Ohio, Jason has change into an honorary Philadelphian and gained his own Super Bowl with the staff in 2018. However, it is well-known simply how close the Kelce brothers are.

Patrick Mahomes‘ collapse in Louisiana contributed to Kansas City lacking out on a record-breaking third straight Super Bowl. But it meant the Eagles bagged their second championship from 5 Super Bowl appearances as they now look to imitate the Chiefs by going back-to-back in 2026.