Jason Kelce faced a difficult decision ahead of Super Bowl LIX, as his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, went head-to-head against his younger brother Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs. Though he spent his entire 13-season career with the Eagles, Kelce made it clear before the game that his heart was with his brother.
“Even though I’m decked out in Eagles gear, I’m always going to root for Travis,” Jason shared on the “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with Travis. “But there’s a lot of people in the Philadelphia organization-players, coaches, people in the building-that feel like extended family to me, especially my former linemen.”
However, his connection to the Eagles sparked backlash after Philadelphia’s dominant 40-22 victory over the Chiefs, particularly due to the behavior of some Eagles fans toward Taylor Swift.
Eagles fans face scrutiny over Super Bowl behavior
As Philadelphia fans celebrated their second Super Bowl victory, videos surfaced online showing rowdy celebrations, including unsportsmanlike gestures toward Taylor Swift, who was in attendance to support Travis Kelce.
The viral clip prompted a wave of criticism directed at Jason Kelce, with fans demanding he justify the behavior of the Eagles fanbase.
“Can you explain this fan base in NH @JasonKelce?” one user wrote.
Another added: “@JasonKelce this your people????”
To add to the controversy, Swift was booed inside the Superdome when the Jumbotron cameras focused on her during the game-another moment that angered her fanbase.
Despite the mounting social media pressure, Jason Kelce has not responded publicly to the criticism surrounding Eagles fans’ behavior or the treatment of Swift.
While some believe Kelce should defend Swift and condemn the actions of certain fans, others argue that he shouldn’t be responsible for the actions of an entire fanbase.
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