Jason Kelce posts classiest Super Bowl response to Travis and the Chiefs (and Eagles)

Jason Kelce says he finally understand how his parents have felt in years past.

As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have battled over the years, most recently in Super Bowl LIX, the Kelce family has been pulled in separate directions. Jason Kelce, of course, was the long-time Pro Bowl center for the Eagles offensive front and a cornerstone leader for the locker room. Travis Kelce, the All-Pro tight end, has been the Chiefs' offensive pillar since he was drafted back in 2013.

As the Eagles and Chiefs have played one another, their parents have often found ways to visually support both of their sons in interesting ways. Here's just one example from their mom, Donna Kelce.

Those years of having to split the family's fandom, however, ended with the 2024 season. Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the game following the 2023 campaign, while his brother, Travis, continued with another season with the Chiefs as the team chased a historic three-peat. We all know how that ended.

While there are question marks floating around the other Kelce, for now, about his future in football, he and the Chiefs are still smarting from such a lopsided loss in the biggest game of the year. The Eagles will hold a parade and championship rally this week while the Chiefs are smarting from being outplayed and outcoached in every facet of Super Bowl 59.

Given the division in feelings, Jason Kelce recently spoke out on social media about the tension he felt while watching the Super Bowl and his new level of empathy for his parents as they experienced the same. He couched it all in the classiest response possible, which is what makes the Kelces even more special. As if we couldn't love them even more.

Here's Kelce's post on X (Twitter) with the copy below in case the embed doesn't show.

"Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles, my former teammates, and friends on being SB LIX Champions!! There were a lot of emotions last night, and now that I’ve collected my thoughts, I’ll attempt to share them in the longest tweet ever.

"That game was odd for me to watch if I’m being completely honest. 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.

"I am very proud for Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, and this entire team. They have persevered greatly, answered their critics amazingly, and proved themselves to be undoubtedly the best team this season. It is extremely difficult for a team in the NFL to have enough talent, coaching, fortune, and character to win a Super Bowl. The character and swagger of this Eagles team was something truly special to behold. A true representation of the toughness and grit that makes Philadelphia what it is. Well done fellas, well f---ing done.

"As for my brother, There isn’t a person I love or care about more. It has been tough to process these feelings, of course I feel for him and am always rooting for him, but I know he does not need, nor want my pity. He has amassed greatness few on this planet could ever dream of, as has his team, and they should feel pride in their accomplishments this season and in the past. I know right now they are still thinking of last night and the shortcomings in the last game, But in time that will fade, and the greatness they have exhibited as a group will remain as one of the most dominant eras of football ever.

"Man I love this sport, the people that play it, and the fans that enjoy it. Nothing else like it. Congratulations Philadelphia, I look forward to the speeches and celebrations that will happen in the coming days. I mean who doesn’t love a parade! In the words of Chase Utley “World F---ing Champs”, and to all the haters out there, remember what my man Jay Ajayi said “F--- Em". Go Birds"