Calls Mount in Jason Kelce’s Support at Super Bowl Parade After AJ Brown Sends Strong Message on Eagles Legend

On Friday, Eagles fans celebrating their Super Bowl success at the oldest Philadelphia tavern were in for a surprise. Jason Kelce and his former teammate Brent Celek randomly walked in and got behind the bar. They bought the fans at the bar a round of drinks and Kelce chatted with those working in the kitchen. Kelce had joined the fans for the Super Bowl parade and showed up at the McGillin’s Olde Ale House in an attempt to perhaps show that his bond with the city remains strong.

Following the Super Bowl, an emotional Jason Kelce broke down in tears on his podcast. He choked up while talking about how people doubted that he wasn’t fully committed to supporting Travis and the conflicting emotions he went through between cheering for his former team and his brother. He also stated his “terrible” experience before the big game and how it was “very, very hard to watch” for him. Despite his emotional state, many Eagles fans remain unhappy with him for being on the fence.

Two years ago, it was the parents of the Kelce brothers, who were split over which team to cheer for when Travis and Jason lined up for the Chiefs and the Eagles in the Super Bowl respectively. This year, Jason got a taste of this bitter medicine and it tested his resolve. Speaking on the New Heights podcast, he said, “On one hand, you played your entire life with an organization and team. A lot of people in that building — coaches, friends, teammates that you’ve gone through adversity with — and it really makes you very, very close. And then on the other hand, you have your brother, and I’ve always supported you. I’ve always wanted you to win.”

Jason had made it clear before the game that he was going to support both Travis and the Eagles. But he just couldn’t convince either side as to where his allegiance lay. The Eagles fans questioned his loyalty to the team he played for 13 years while the Chiefs fans and many of the Swifties doubted his commitment to his brother. This was just too much for Jason to handle.

The former Eagles center tearfully defended himself against accusations that he was not rooting for his brother. But the vile criticism didn’t end there. As he showed up for the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade on Friday, he was warmly received by the fans who lined up the streets. He wore a ‘Mummers’ outfit – a colorful garment worn during a New Year’s Day parade held in Philadelphia each year. However, the mood was different online.

“Yet he rooted for Kansas City in the Super Bowl. He’s not even part of the team this year so why is he even there,” a fan wrote online in reply to a video on X of Jason at the parade. Another fan was also not happy writing, “Dude is a punk, would have been in KC if they won, pick a side and stick with it.” Amidst this backlash, Eagles wideout AJ Brown has come to the defense of Jason.

The 24-year-old AJ Brown posted a tweet, “If mf’s mad at him, I know I don’t stand a chance. These mfs really unbelievable and ungrateful.” Considering Brown’s struggles with depression during the 2020 NFL season, it’s great to see him standing up for Kelce and against the criticism.

Brown was responding to a tweet from Eagles podcast host James Seltzer, who took to X to point out, “Jason Kelce helped us win our first Super Bowl. He spent his entire career in Philly, makes his home here, and gives back to the city. He is always kind and thoughtful towards people. Wtf are people doing being mad at him for rooting for his brother?!? Stop this nonsense.”

Having battled depression in the recent past, Brown has become an advocate for mental health and wasted no time in throwing his support around Jason Kelce.

It seems Jason Kelce was in a lose-lose situation in this scenario from the start. On one hand, was the team he led to Super Bowl glory in 2018 and had become an integral part of his life for 13 years.  On the other hand, it was his flesh and blood and he simply couldn’t go against him. Jason was torn and hence chose to support both sides, but it brought him no comfort as fans from both teams derided him.

Jason congratulated the Eagles on their win in a lengthy tweet that gave an insight into his emotional state. “That game was odd for me to watch if I’m being completely honest,” Jason wrote. “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…” 

Yet, many Eagles fans online continued to criticize him for his flip-floppy stance, but now there is a wave of support for him.

Fans indeed love Jason Kelce

It was Jason’s brother, who not only supported him after he struggled to contain his emotions but also told him not to pay any heed to the critics. “You don’t have to explain anything to anybody,” the Chiefs TE said on the podcast. “I know who Jason Kelce is and I know my brother and what his intentions are. Nobody can ever f–king confuse that.”

After facing criticism online for a long time in the build-up and aftermath of the Super Bowl, many Eagles fans are rallying behind Jason.

A fan pointed out, “Fans hating on Jason Kelce should be banished.” Another chimed in and wrote, “Mfs mad at Jason Kelce really be the lamest ever.”The 37-year-old gave 13 years to the city, won a Super Bowl ring, and is still out here repping Philly like no other. We can definitely call it loyalty. Meanwhile, one of the fans was totally in defense mode—which coincidently Philly is great at, making it clear that any Jason Kelce hate is not welcome.

They wrote, “I’M NOT LETTING ANY JASON KELCE SLANDER SLIDE.” The Super Bowl parade showed how much love he was getting from the fans. He even lifted his cap to show his appreciation to the fans who received him warmly. Online as well, fans were showing Kelce nothing but love.

A fan wrote, “People have lost their minds all the way around. proud of you, Jason. be you.” One more fan pointed out that Jason was loyal to Philly and should not be doubted, writing, “Amen! He bleeds green + Kelce. People need to STFU.”

Jason Kelce remains an Eagle through and through, but one cannot blame him for showing support to his brother as well. While some Eagles fans are critical of his divided loyalty, many are in support of their former player.