After a decorated career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Kelce is preparing to take his talents to the ESPN Monday Night Countdown set as he begins his retirement. That could also mean he gets the chance to break down his brother, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs as they look to pull off an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat.
Down the road, though, it sounds like both Kelces could go into broadcasting.
During the latest episode of New Heights, the Kelce brothers were discussing the idea of buying the Philadelphia Eagles if the opportunity ever came up. Travis – who turns 35 years old in October – said he wouldn’t be interested, though, because he has other plans once he retires from the NFL.
“I want to broadcast when I’m done playing,” he said.
Throughout his career in Kansas City, Kelce has showcased his personality, and his podcast career took it to a new level. He and Jason started New Heights in September 2022, and the show has grown throughout its two seasons. Now, as Jason enters retirement and Travis enters his 12th season in the league, that’s sure to continue.
But once Travis Kelce hangs up his helmet and pads for the last time, his goal is to get into the booth.
“I want to be right here and tell them about the game,” Kelce said. “‘The Ol’ Ball Coach, ladies and gentlemen.’ I want to do that – I want to be the talking head that calls the games.”
Travis Kelce: No ‘timeframe’ on retirement yet
For the time being, though, Kelce’s focus is staying on history. The Chiefs are looking to go where no other NFL team has gone by winning three Super Bowls, and that journey begins Sept. 5 against the Baltimore Ravens in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship. With some high-profile additions – notably at wide receiver – there’s once again plenty of optimism around Kansas City.
As for when Kelce will join his brother in retirement, he’s not ready to put a timeline on it yet. But he knows that day might not be far away.
“I really can’t put a timeframe on it man,” Kelce said during the Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp this week. “I love coming to work every single day. Obviously, I know that there’s opportunities outside of football for me and I think you gotta keep in perspective that I’m still a little kid when I come into this building man.”
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