Jason Kelce found himself in a bit of a strange position on Sunday night as his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, took on his brother and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles came out on top with a decisive win, and Jason Kelce has now broken his silence regarding how he truly felt about the game.
In a lengthy post on social media, Jason Kelce explained the conflicting feelings he wrestled with as he watched the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
“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,” Kelce began in a post on X.
“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.”
Jason made it very clear that he was happy to see his former teammates and coaches come out on top.
“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 [freaking] done,” Jason continued.
Jason then addressed his brother Travis, who came up short in Sunday’s game in the Chiefs’ attempt to win a third consecutive Super Bowl.
“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,” Jason continued.
Jason concluded his statement by explaining just how much he enjoys the sport of football and offered one final congratulatory message to the Eagles.
“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 [Freaking] Champs,’ and to all the haters out there, remember what my man Jay Ajayi said ‘[Forget] Em.’ Go Birds,” Kelce concluded.
Clearly, Jason is happy for his former team, but still has some compassion for his younger brother.
