With the Kansas City Chiefs set again to play the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, Travis Kelce shares how he feels about his brother Jason retiring ahead of the exciting rematch.
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While speaking to People during a press conference on Monday, Feb. 3, Travis admitted that his brother’s 2024 retirement was bittersweet for him. When asked if he wished his older brother was playing against him this year, the Chiefs tight end replied, “Of course.”
“I’ll never forget, obviously it’s being so close to him retiring,” Travis stated. “I wish he would have played another year, but you know, he’s very content where he is in life right now and I’m happy to help.”
However, Travis acknowledged that the retirement has allowed his brother to focus on other things that are important to him, especially his growing family.
“He gets to be around his family girls a little bit more, you know?” Travis continued.
Regarding his brother’s absence from Super Bowl LIX, Travis added, “I’ll go out there and try to represent the family as best as I can.”
Travis and Jason Kelce took to the field for Super Bowl LVII in 2023. The Chiefs came on top and won 38-35. This will be the third consecutive year the Chiefs will appear at the Super Bowl.
Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL last spring. He had spent his 13-year professional football career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Months after retiring, he and his wife Kylie announced they were expecting their fourth daughter.
Jason Kelce Says He’ll Be Cheering For Both Teams At the Super Bowl
Meanwhile, Jason Kelce previously stated during the latest episode of the New Heights podcast that he was planning to root for both teams during Super Bowl LIX.
“That’s the reality of it. No matter what on game day, I’m gonna be happy for one of those sides, and I’m gonna be sad for the other side,” he stated while wearing Eagles gear. And it’s similar to the last time we played. I mean, maybe a little bit less intense because I’m not playing now, but I think it’s gonna be very, very similar. I really do.”
He then stated that he still feels like a Philadelphia Eagle and is part of the crowd that is rooting for and cheering on the team.
Although he said he would cheer on both teams, Jason admitted that he “can’t bring himself” to wear the Chiefs’ color red. He also stated that Kylie will also not be wearing red as she is a longtime Eagles fan.