Jason Kelce is opening up about her next chapter. The former Philadelphia Eagles center addresses recent reports about his potential future in broadcasting on Wednesday’s episode of New heights podcast with his brother, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
“Nothing has been officially signed or announced yet, but obviously there has been a lot reports out there about me going to ESPN,” Jason said on New heights. “I think time will take care of that, but it is a tremendous honor to be considered to potentially work there. That network was all Travis and I watched growing up.”
Travis agrees that the sports network “fueled our love for sports.”
Jason continues, “Before phones, that was the only way to get all the coverage and we were glued to the TV every day. So the fact that I can potentially, probably, be working there is really cool.”
Travis calls the possibility a “full circle” moment.
“We used to live and die by ESPN on that TV as kids, man, so to see you up there with the microphone in your hand,” Travis says, “I’m so happy for you.”
Amid speculation that Jason was pursued by multiple networks after his retirement in March from the NFLthe 36-year-old future Hall of Famer explains that he is doing his “due diligence” when making a decision about his future career.
“You want to make sure you’re really looking at things, talking to people who have knowledge of the industry,” he shares. “None of us have ever done anything like this and through the whole process of meeting and talking to everyone at ESPN, it became clear that it was really the right choice and ultimately it was something that I’m really looking forward to in this next phase.” ”
He adds, “I think it’s a little clearer now, which I’m certainly excited about. I know to some degree who I’m working with, and I have a very, very good opinion of all of them. I’m excited to learn.”
Jason admits that “I know a lot about the world of football, but not much about this world. So this is just another way to continue expanding your knowledge.”
The father of three also emphasizes the importance of building relationships in business.
“That’s what this business is about, that’s what every business is about,” he says. “It’s about the people you interact with.”
He concludes with, “I’m really excited.”
Travis once again congratulates his older brother and leaves a message for the network.
“Kudos to ESPN for getting a real one,” he says.
Atlético reported on Monday that Jason had been tapped to join ESPN Monday Night Football pre-game show, citing unnamed sources. ESPN declined to comment on the report.
Earlier this month, Jason celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with wife Kylie Kelce. Although he admitted on Wednesday that he was slow to get her a gift for the occasion, he had already offered a heartfelt tribute to her in his moving retirement speech.
“I think it’s no coincidence that I enjoyed the best years of my career with Kylie by my side. Every accolade I’ve received has come with her in my life,” Jason said at his press conference at Lincoln Financial. “She brought the best out of me through love, devotion, support, honesty, intelligence and, of course, a swift kick in the ass every now and then.”
These “Quick Kicks” Could Include Kylie’s recent comments for Today show co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie about their wishes for their husband upon his retirement following his grueling NFL career.
“He needs to get out of the house,” joked Kylie, who plans to continue her work with the Eagles Autism Foundation after the big change in her life. “It’s not that I need him to leave the house, it’s that he needs to leave the house. I guess with three young kids, I don’t think golf is enough.”
The couple shares three daughters: Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1.
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