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“I’m Gonna Try”: Jason Kelce Makes Candid Admission About Repeating Major ESPN Broadcasting Error After Backlash During Eagles Game

Jason Kelce spent 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring in 2024, and his connection to the team has not exactly faded since he moved into broadcasting. That loyalty has become part of his public personality, but it can…

By Farheen Fathima · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2:15 AM

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Jason Kelce pledged to deliver unbiased broadcasting coverage ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles' matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Kelce previously faced criticism after referring to the Eagles as "we" on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown.
Broadcasting colleague Pat McAfee called out Kelce's biased phrasing during a September 28 broadcast against the Bears.

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Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce addressed concerns regarding his on-air bias, promising to provide balanced analysis for the upcoming Week 5 matchup between Philadelphia and the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Speaking on his podcast New Heights, Kelce admitted he intends to give the Jaguars proper credit as an unbiased analyst following prior criticism from fans and fellow broadcasters.

The commitment comes after co-host Pat McAfee called out Kelce on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown for referring to the Eagles as "we" during a September 28 broadcast against the Chicago Bears. Kelce, who spent his entire 13-year NFL career with Philadelphia, acknowledged previous fan backlash from cheering for the Eagles while appearing in ESPN's broadcast booth during a 2024 game against Atlanta.

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