Jason Kelce on watching his brother and the Eagles in the Super Bowl: “I wasn’t trying to pick”
Talk about emotional. When these brothers got together to reflect on Philadelphia’s win over the Chiefs, tears were close.
It’s Valentine’s Day so love is in the air. And listening to the Kelce brothers on their latest New Heights podcast episode, you can feel the love and admiration they have for each other.
Jason caught in a win/lose Super Bowl
Jason and Travis reflected on the emotional experience of the Super Bowl but more specifically delving into the much talked about difficulty of Jason navigating loyalties.
He had already posted some of his feelings on X – see below – and during the early part of the podcast expressed again his known deep connection to his former team, the Eagles, as well as the community there. But that doesn’t mean that he chose them over his brother’s Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. All it did was put him in an position whereby it was always going to be win AND lose, no matter the result, as he explains with real feeling, before going on to discuss the intricacies of the game itself.
This was the tweet/X that they pair discussed:
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.
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 11, 2025
That game was odd for me to watch if…
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 I’m being completely honest. 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. I am very proud for Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, and this entire team. They have persevered greatly, answered their critics amazingly, and proved themselves to be undoubtedly the best team this season. 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. Well done fellas, well fucking done.As for my brother, There isn’t a person I love or care about more. 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.Man I love this sport, the people that play it, and the fans that enjoy it. Nothing else like it. 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 Fucking Champs”, and to all the haters out there, remember what my man Jay Ajayi said “Fuck Em”Go Birds
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