The NFL produced a viral moment during Monday Night Football, but it had nothing to do with what happened on the field. Jason Kelce found himself having to correct an on-air slip after his strong connection to his former team became evident during ESPN’s coverage.
“I’m looking at it, 10-7, I feel pretty good going in the half,” Kelce told his fellow MNF ESPN colleagues. “We played really well,” he said.
The Eagles selected him in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and he went on to start every game of his career with the franchise. During his 13 seasons in Philadelphia, Kelce earned seven Pro Bowl selections and six First-team All-Pro honors. After wrapping up his 13-year playing career with the Eagles in 2024, Kelce transitioned into sports media and has continued to stay involved in the NFL. He became part of ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown team as an analyst, agreeing to a three-year, $24 million deal with the network.
McAfee quickly noticed Kelce’s choice of words and called him out for repeatedly speaking as though he was still part of Philadelphia’s team. Kelce’s slip-up was hardly surprising given his long history with Philadelphia. His career with the Eagles also established him as one of the most accomplished centers in NFL history. Kelce has also maintained his connection with Philadelphia through the New Heights podcast, which he hosts alongside his brother, Travis Kelce.
“A lot of ‘we’ talk out of Jason for Philly,” McAfee said.
