Jason Kelce has strong feelings for both teams in Super Bowl LIX. On one side is his younger brother Travis, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who has been part of his life for over 35 years. On the other side is the Philadelphia Eagles, the team he played with for 13 years after being drafted in the sixth round in 2011.
The last time the Chiefs and Eagles met in the Super Bowl — Super Bowl LVII in 2022 — Jason Kelce played against his brother. Kansas City won for the second time in four seasons, but the Kelce family had divided support.
Now, with Jason Kelce retired from the NFL and Travis Kelce and the Chiefs back in the Super Bowl for a third consecutive title, it might seem clear who Jason is supporting. But Jason shared on the “New Heights” podcast that it’s not that simple.
“I’ll always root for my brother,” Kelce said while wearing an Eagles hat and shirt. “I’m always going to root for Travis. But there are a lot of people in the Philadelphia organization, whether it’s players, coaches, or staff, who feel like family to me, especially my former linemen. Like, Lane Johnson feels like a brother.”
“I’m rooting for those guys, too. I’m rooting for Philadelphia and I’m rooting for Travis Kelce, and that’s the reality of it. No matter what, on game day, I’ll be happy for one team and sad for the other.”
“It’s similar to the last time we played [in the Super Bowl], maybe a little less intense because I’m not playing now. I think it’s going to be very similar. I live in Philadelphia, I still visit the facilities regularly. I still feel like I’m a Philadelphia Eagle and part of the people who root for our team.”
“I’d be lying if I said I don’t want the Eagles to win. I want them to. But I also want Travis Kelce to win. That’s a long-winded way of saying I just want to see a good football game, and whoever wins, I’ll be happy for that side.”
As for Jason’s wife, Kylie, she said on her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast that they plan to go to the game and cheer. Kylie Kelce mentioned that she’ll cheer for Travis, but added, “That being said, I was raised to bleed green.”
Jason Kelce, now also a panelist on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown,” said he won’t wear red during the Super Bowl. Travis Kelce suggested he wear a half-and-half jersey, like their mother Donna did when the Chiefs and Eagles met in the Super Bowl before. Jason turned down the idea and said he might choose something that represents their podcast, but not in red or green.
