“That game was odd” :Jason Kelce torn between loyalty to Philadelphia Eagles and supporting brother Travis Kelce as the Chiefs lost to a 40-22

Super Bowl LIX was an emotional challenge for Jason Kelce as he watched his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, face off against his brother, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles won the game 40-22, but for Jason, it was a bittersweet experience.

Jason Kelce balances support for Philadelphia Eagles and pride in brother Travis Kelce
Jason Kelce admitted feeling torn between supporting his brother Travis Kelce and staying loyal to the Philadelphia Eagles, a team he played with for 13 seasons. After the game, he congratulated the Eagles, praising coach Nick Sirianni and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, while also expressing pride in Travis’s achievements.

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,” he said on X Tuesday. “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.”

On their “New Heights” podcast, Travis opened up about his disappointment, admitting he struggled with certain plays and leadership moments. He wished he had done more to help his team.
While Jason Kelce was torn between his loyalty to the Eagles and supporting his brother Travis during Super Bowl LIX, he’s made it clear that once the game was over, he’s all in for celebrating his former team’s victory.

Kelce played a key role in the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII victory parade in 2018, where he stole the spotlight with a passionate speech in a Mummers costume, defending his teammates and energizing the city,confirmed on social media that he’ll be there again this year when the city celebrates the Eagles’ championship on Friday.

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Jason Kelce hasn’t officially shared his plans for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl parade, but given his history with the team and the city, fans are eager to see how he’ll be involved.

Given his strong bond with Philadelphia, many expect him to bring the same enthusiasm to this year’s celebration. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, Kelce’s deep connection to the Eagles and the fans suggests he won’t miss out on this moment.
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The Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX parade will be on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. It will start at Lincoln Financial Field, travel up Broad Street, and end at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A program begins at 1 p.m. Public transit is recommended as parking will be limited.
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