Jason Kelce Discusses ‘Mixed Emotions’ Of Watching His Former Team Wallop His Brother

Retired Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce recently explained his thoughts on Super Bowl LIX, which saw his former team crush the Kansas City Chiefs 40 – 22. Jason said he was feeling “mixed emotions” due to the fact that his brother, Travis Kelce, plays tight end for the Chiefs.

“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,” he shared on X on Tuesday morning.

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…

— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 11, 2025

Jason went on to say the game was “odd” to watch because of “mixed emotions before, during, and after.” The former center said his feelings of rooting for both sides were likely similar to what his parents went through when he was still playing and both of their sons were on different teams, including when they became the first brothers in history to play each other at the 2023 Super Bowl, which the Chiefs won 38 – 35.

“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,” Kelce added. 

Jason spent his entire 13-year NFL career playing for the Eagles.

“I am very proud [of] 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,” he continued. 

Motherly Love ????

When Jason and Travis Kelce became the first brothers to play against each other in a Super Bowl, Donna Kelce wore a split Chiefs/Eagles jersey as well as a shoe for each team (now on display at the Hall of Fame) ???? #MothersDay

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“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 f***ing done,” he wrote.

Next, Kelce heaped praise on Travis. He said, “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,” he said, “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.”

Kelce concluded by saying he was looking forward to the parade in Philadelphia and signed off by saying, “Go Birds.” 

Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch between the Eagles and the Chiefs at the Superdome in New Orleans was one-sided, with the Eagles dominating for the entire game, ending the first half with 24 unanswered points. The Eagles’ big win was the franchise’s second Super Bowl title and dashed the Chiefs in their quest for a history-making “three-peat,” or winning three Super Bowl titles in a row. 

Travis admitted that his team didn’t show up like they wanted to on Sunday. “We haven’t played that bad all year,” he told reporters after the game. “You don’t lose like that without everything going bad.”