Jason Kelce Was Already Planning to Root Against the Chiefs in Super Bowl: 'I Will Always Be an Eagle'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Jason Kelceis letting his Eagles flag fly — much to his brother’s chagrin.The retired NFL star, who played 13 seasons on the team, will not be cheering forTravis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs when they take on Philly on Super Bowl Sunday — and it was a decision he has been sure about since the scenario was first floated last year on their podcast.“I will root for the Eagles of course because I will always be an Eagle first and foremost,” Jason, 37,told his brother onNew Heightsin March 2024.All of which had Travis, 35, underwhelmed: “This is bulls—, such bulls—.”However, Jason did couch the then-hypothetical.“I’ll also root for Travis to have a good game of course,” Jason said. “He’s my brother. But no, I’ll definitely be cheering on the Eagles.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.TheMonday Night Countdownanalyst and his wife, ardent Eagles fanKylie Kelce, have enjoyed Super Bowls involving the Chiefs from various perspectives over the past few years.In 2023, the Eagles played Travis’ team in the big game —then dubbed the Kelce Bowl— and last year, on the cusp of retirement after the Eagles’ disappointing season, they watched the matchup as Chiefs fans.The father of threeteamed up with Eagles superfan Miles Tellerin a suite at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last February to cheer on Travis and the Chiefs who took on the San Francisco 49ers.Teller, wifeKeleigh Sperryand friends joinedTaylor Swift— Travis' girlfriend — as well as Travis and Jason’s mom,Donna Kelce, to watch the big game.Ice Spice,Lana Del ReyandBlake Livelywere also spotted in the celebrity suite.

Jason Kelceis letting his Eagles flag fly — much to his brother’s chagrin.

The retired NFL star, who played 13 seasons on the team, will not be cheering forTravis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs when they take on Philly on Super Bowl Sunday — and it was a decision he has been sure about since the scenario was first floated last year on their podcast.

“I will root for the Eagles of course because I will always be an Eagle first and foremost,” Jason, 37,told his brother onNew Heightsin March 2024.

All of which had Travis, 35, underwhelmed: “This is bulls—, such bulls—.”

However, Jason did couch the then-hypothetical.

“I’ll also root for Travis to have a good game of course,” Jason said. “He’s my brother. But no, I’ll definitely be cheering on the Eagles.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

TheMonday Night Countdownanalyst and his wife, ardent Eagles fanKylie Kelce, have enjoyed Super Bowls involving the Chiefs from various perspectives over the past few years.

In 2023, the Eagles played Travis’ team in the big game —then dubbed the Kelce Bowl— and last year, on the cusp of retirement after the Eagles’ disappointing season, they watched the matchup as Chiefs fans.

The father of threeteamed up with Eagles superfan Miles Tellerin a suite at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last February to cheer on Travis and the Chiefs who took on the San Francisco 49ers.

Teller, wifeKeleigh Sperryand friends joinedTaylor Swift— Travis' girlfriend — as well as Travis and Jason’s mom,Donna Kelce, to watch the big game.

Ice Spice,Lana Del ReyandBlake Livelywere also spotted in the celebrity suite.

source: people.com