Jason and Travis Kelce have long been known as two of the NFL’s most accomplished players, but their bond as brothers extends far beyond the football field.
In a recent episode of the Green Light with Chris Long podcast, Jason Kelce opened up about the deep connection he shares with his younger brother, Travis, and how they’ve always supported each other throughout their NFL careers.
During the conversation, host Chris Long, a former NFL player himself, praised Travis Kelce for his unwavering dedication to his brother. Long shared a touching memory of how Travis would attend Jason’s games in the middle of the NFL season, despite the demanding schedule of a professional athlete. “That’s love,” Long remarked, adding, “That’s like, that’s brother s—.”
Jason, who recently retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, acknowledged that their bond only began to capture widespread attention when they made history as the first brothers to play against each other in the Super Bowl on February 12, 2023. “It’s funny because like, obviously, we lost to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago,” Jason reflected. “Nobody for the first 11 years of my career cared that I went to Chiefs games and wore Chiefs gear.” However, that changed when the two brothers faced off on the grandest stage in football at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Jason shared that he’s been wearing Chiefs gear and supporting Travis since his brother joined the Kansas City team, long before their historic Super Bowl showdown. “I think we’ve always, you know, tried to support each other when we can. When you’re both playing, it’s hard to find the time,” he said, emphasizing the difficulty of balancing their NFL careers with family commitments.
The Kelce brothers have spoken before about their dream of facing each other in the Super Bowl. On their podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, they revealed that playing against one another in such a monumental game had been a lifelong goal. Travis recalled, “I feel like I’ve been getting asked this question for my entire career. ‘What would you feel if you played your brother in the Super Bowl?’ The entire time I’ve been like, ‘That’s been the goal.’ Now that it’s actually happening, it’s kind of sick. Now someone’s gotta send their brother home.”
As the conversation on the podcast continued, Jason also joked about what sport he and Travis might excel at if they ever had the chance to compete in the Olympics. “My brother and I have talked a lot about curling,” Jason said with a laugh. “Curling is low impact,” he added, hinting at the physical toll of their football careers.
As the Kelce brothers continue to support each other in both life and sports, their story remains a testament to the enduring power of family and the unique bond they share as siblings who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.
