Why Did Travis’s Eagles’ Brother Jason Kelce Call Himself ‘Fat Batman’ Last Year?

Is Jason Kelce poised to become the ‘Fat Batman’ in a real DC movie? This intriguing question arises as Kelce dons the persona of “Fat Batman” within the Philadelphia Eagles roster. In a lineup featuring Swoll Batman (AJ Brown), Skinny Batman (DeVonta Smith), and Fast Batman (Quez Watkins), Kelce yearns to be the Eagles’ fourth Caped Crusader. But what led to Jason Kelce, brother of Travis Kelce, adopting this peculiar alter ego?

The genesis of this Bat-themed spectacle occurred last season when wide receiver A.J. Brown sported a Batman cape on the sidelines following the Eagles’ triumphant 24-8 victory over the Washington Commanders. It all stemmed from a lighthearted jest by cornerback Darius Slay.

How did Jason Kelce become ‘Fat Batman’?

On their podcast, “New Heights,” Travis Kelce quizzed his brother about the cape, questioning if he was destined to become ‘Fatman.’ Jason Kelce emphatically declared, “If we score on a screen, I’m getting that cape and I’m being ‘Fat Batman.'” And true to his word, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kelce seized the opportunity to become the portly protector after a successful screenplay.

While some perceived this as a slight towards the Steelers, Kelce maintained it was all in good fun, “I have nothing but the most respect for Coach [Mike] Tomlin on multiple levels, not just as a coach.” with no intention to disrespect, Kelce said, “Absolutely meant no disrespect.” The incident garnered widespread attention from the sports media.

Jason Kelce: More ‘Joker’ than ‘Batman’

Even in the locker room, the Batman debate raged on. Kelce contemplated whether he should be “Fat Batman” or “Bearded Batman.” Surprisingly, despite his enthusiasm for the role, Kelce professed to be more of a Joker enthusiast, finding the character’s complexity and depth more appealing. “Joker is a better character,” football center Jason Kelce argued. “There’s more depth to him. He’s more interesting…”

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In the end, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has embraced the role of ‘Fat Batman’ with gusto, leaving fans to ponder whether his antics during the Eagles’ blowout victory over the Steelers were out of line or simply a playful display of team spirit. Let us know in the comment box below!

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