Jason Kelce reflected on the Eagles’ Super Bowl 2025 win over younger brother Travis Kelce and the Chiefs in a lengthy post shared early Tuesday on X, stating “there were a lot of emotions” Sunday night inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
“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,” began Kelce, who spent his entire 13-year NFL career in Philadelphia before calling it a career last March.
Jason Kelce reflected on the Eagles’ Super Bowl 2025 win over the Chiefs in a lengthy post on Feb. 11, 2025.Getty Images
Travis Kelce and the Chiefs fell to the Eagles, 40-22.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
“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.”
Kelce, whose Eagles fell to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 2023, first tipped his hat to quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, head coach Nick Sirianni and the team itself, expressing how 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–king done,” the former All-Pro center penned after Philadelphia thwarted Kansas City’s attempt at a historic Super Bowl three-peat.
Travis Kelce and the Chiefs previously defeated Jason Kelce and the Eagles in Super Bowl 2023.REUTERS
Jason Kelce (l.) reflected in his post how he understood what his parents went through ahead of Super Bowl 2023.Getty Images
Kelce, 37, then pivoted to brother Travis, whose Chiefs imploded in the blowout 40-22 loss, with the tight end tallying just four receptions for 39 yards in his fifth Super Bowl appearance.
“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,” Kelce expressed.
In the wake of the loss, Travis — who was supported by Jason, the Kelce family and girlfriend Taylor Swift on Sunday night — now faces questions about his NFL future after wrapping his 12th season in the league.
Super Bowl 2025 was a brutal game for the Chiefs and Travis Kelce.AP
The Chiefs had been chasing a historic Super Bowl three-peat.AP
Statistically speaking, it’s been a down year for the three-time Super Bowl champ, who recorded career-lows in yards (823) and touchdowns (three).
Although a decision on what’s next will be coming soon, his teammate, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, made it clear that choice rests squarely on Traivs’ shoulders.
“I’ll let Travis make that decision on his own, man,” Mahomes said postgame. “He’s given so much to this team and to the NFL and been such a joy, not only for me to work with but for people to watch. He knows he still has a lot of football left in him. You can see it. He always makes plays in the biggest moments, but it’s if he wants to put in that grind because it’s a grind to go out there and play 20 games and get to the Super Bowl.
It remains to be seen what Travis Kelce will do following his 12th season in the league.AP
“He’s done enough to be a gold jacket guy and a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but I know he still has a love for the game.”
Kelce concluded his message Tuesday by congratulating his Birds and the city of Philadelphia.
“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!” he exclaimed.
Kelce was part of the Eagles’ first Super Bowl-winning roster in February 2018.
