As Super Bowl LIX draws closer, all eyes are on the Kelce brothers, Travis and Jason, who find themselves in an awkward dilemma. Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is about to face his older brother’s former team, the Philadelphia Eagles. Jason Kelce, a legendary center who spent his entire 13-season career with the Eagles, is now retired, and fans are eager to find out who he'll root for.
The retired NFL star recently shared his thoughts, giving fans an inside look into his decision-making process, which is sure to stir some excitement. Let's dive in to uncover Jason’s stance as the big game approaches.
A divided allegiance: Jason Kelce’s heart stays with the Eagles
Jason Kelce has already made it clear where his loyalty lies for Super Bowl LIX. Despite his brother, Travis, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, Jason has declared that he will be cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The retired center shared his stance on the New Heights podcast, saying, "I will root for the Eagles, of course, because I will always be an Eagle first and foremost... I’ll also root for Travis to have a good game of course. He’s my brother. But no, I’ll definitely be cheering on the Eagles."
This candid admission comes as no surprise to Eagles fans, as Jason’s connection to the team runs deep. Having spent his entire NFL career with the Eagles, including their historic Super Bowl LII victory, Jason's bond with the franchise is undeniable. In contrast, Travis will be hoping to secure his fourth Super Bowl victory with the Chiefs, a team that defeated Jason’s Eagles in Super Bowl 57. However, while Jason’s allegiance will always remain with his former team, he hasn’t forgotten his brotherly duties. As he shared, although his heart is with the Eagles, he will still cheer for Travis to have a good performance.
The family dynamic adds an extra layer of intrigue to what is already shaping up to be an exciting matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles. Jason’s mom, Donna Kelce, famously showed her support for both sides by wearing a half-and-half jersey during the Super Bowl two years ago. This time, she might be sitting with Travis’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, but it remains to be seen whether Jason will join them or remain with his Eagles family.
As both teams prepare for this thrilling championship showdown, it will be fascinating to see how the Kelce brothers handle the emotional side of the Super Bowl. Will Jason’s heart rule his head, or will he join his brother in the Chiefs’ corner? Whatever happens, it’s clear that this Super Bowl will be one for the history books.