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“Sorry”: Jason Kelce Apologizes Live On-Air for Silly Broadcasting Error During ESPN’s Eagles-Bears Game Coverage

It’s hard to distinguish oneself from the team you have played for more than a decade. And former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce just proved it once more. Even though he last played for the Eagles in the 2023 season…

By Soheli Tarafdar · Essentially Sports

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 3:34 AM

Key Things to Know

Jason Kelce apologized on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown for referring to the Philadelphia Eagles as "we."
Co-host Pat McAfee pointed out Kelce's bias during the coverage of the Eagles vs. Chicago Bears game.
Kelce retired on March 4, 2024, after playing 13 years for Philadelphia before signing with ESPN.

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Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce apologized live on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown on September 28 while analyzing an Eagles game against the Chicago Bears. Kelce repeatedly referred to the Eagles as "we" during his halftime breakdown of the matchup. Co-host Pat McAfee playfully called out the slip, prompting Kelce to immediately apologize on air.

Kelce retired from the NFL on March 4, 2024, after spending 13 seasons with Philadelphia before joining ESPN as an analyst. The moment highlighted Kelce's enduring connection to the franchise ahead of calling their Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars alongside Dave Pasch and Kurt Warner.

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