Pat McAfee Pays Homage to Retired Jason Kelce Amid Sincere Remark on Travis’s Relationship With Taylor Swift

After 13 years with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Kelce has decided to hang up his cleats. This marks the end of a remarkable career that’s worthy of Hall of Fame recognition. His retirement announcement has also ignited an outpouring of heartfelt messages from fans and fellow sports stars. Pat McAfee is also one among them. 

Pat McAfee, known for his humorous and candid style, congratulated Kelce on his recent show in his own way. He showered praises on Kelce’s accomplishments, but amidst the accolades, he didn’t forget to compliment the romance between Travis Kelce and pop sensation Taylor Swift. 

Pat McAfee sings praises for retired Jason Kelce

On his Monday show, Pat McAfee showered praises for Jason Kelce, “Jason way to go bud…what a run what an absolutely legendary career. A lot of people even centers and everybody has seen him down as the greatest center to ever play football………He’s on the Mount Rushmore of centers in everybody’s conversation and now everybody’s getting to learn about him as a human, him as a family man, him as a dad, him as a husband. He is an Ohio guy who is one of the perfect representation of our sport.”

Kelce isn’t just a top center of his time but also a beloved figure in Philly. He played a crucial part in the franchise’s Super Bowl win, receiving All-Pro honors six times. Beyond his on-field success, he showcased his fun side on the podcast with his brother Travis Kelce, attracting fans everywhere. McAfee even acknowledged his contribution to expanding the sport’s audience.

Taylor Swift and the Kelce brothers’ influence on the game

In the same show, Pat McAfee also praised how the star represents the NFL to a new audience. The Kelce brothers are currently attracting many fans through their ‘New Heights’ podcast. Not only that, Pat added, “his brother’s relationship with the biggest superstar on Earth… Taylor Swift,” also be one of the reasons for a new set of fans in the NFL. He then went on to congratulate and thank Jason for all the games he has played.

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Taylor Swift’s presence at NFL games alongside boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has been credited with boosting viewership, particularly among young adults. Her relationship has even shone a spotlight on Kelce’s brother, Jason, with some Swifties expressing disappointment over his recent retirement.

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