NFL fans and Pennsylvania residents alike were left stunned this weekend after the former Eagles star and current commentator Jason Kelce snapped during a heated encounter during a Saturday morning game between Ohio State and Penn State in Happy Valley.
Known for his no-nonsense attitude both on and off the field, Jason’s patience reached a breaking point after an offensive comment about his brother, the star of the Kansas City Chiefs. Travis Kelceescalated into a fiery moment caught on camera.
Initially, a crowd of fans followed Jason Kelce around, cheering him on and even asking for fist bumps, but the mood turned sour when a member of the crowd threw an anti-gay slur at Travis Kelce and his relationship with pop star. Taylor Swift.
Jason Kelce’s patience reaches a breaking point during a college football game
I love this.
Jason Kelce just took a stand for normal men against the “idiots who have become way too comfortable saying ridiculous things to people who can really kick their ass.”
Good for him.— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) November 2, 2024
Footage circulating online shows Jason standing still, visibly angry and confronting a man nearby. Moments later, he grabbed the man’s phone and threw it forcefully to the ground, making a loud crashing sound before storming off.
A social media user who shared the clip on feel about saying ridiculous things to them’ people who can actually kick their audience.
Bystander focuses on Travis Kelce
While the offensive slur clearly provoked Jason, some questions remain about whether he was targeting the right person.
No footage has emerged that clearly identifies who in the crowd shouted the slur, and it’s unclear whether Jason accidentally grabbed the wrong person’s phone. However, an additional angle shows that the man had an argument with Jason just before the incident, although it is unknown if he was the one responsible for the initial slur.
Fans are praising Jason Kelce for taking action
After seeing the video of the incident, many fans of the Kelce brothers (and Taylor Swift) praised the retired NFL player for taking a stand.
“Making fun of the family of a 6 foot tall man is an interesting choice,” said one X user.
“It’s insane that people are actually using the f-slutter offensively in 2024 – how miserable you must be,” said another.
“A man is seen as a fag because he’s dating one of the most successful/desirable women in the world?” said a third, referring to Taylor Swift.
“Good for Jason,” said a fourth, adding: “That guy is a loser.”
Social media is behind Jason Kelce after he smashed a bystander’s phone
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— Krysta (@Krysta____) November 2, 2024
The comments continued to pour in, with one social media user claiming: “This is exactly how trolls should be treated in real life.”
“Kudos to Jason Kelce,” said another, adding, “He’s not someone you want to mess with, especially if you piss off his brother.”
“And he did the right thing…no one would hear about his brother and the girl he’s dating, especially if it’s Taylor Swift,” someone else said. “We support Jason Kelce.”
“Have you ever wondered what a Keyboard Warrior looks like in real life?” asked one X user.
Travis Kelce’s relationship with Jason Kelce
The Kelce brothers also host a popular podcast called ‘New Heights’ where they share stories from their lives, discuss current sporting events and often tease each other.
The podcast allowed fans to get a glimpse into their relationship, which is characterized by a mix of brotherly competition and unconditional support. The two share a close, and often humorous, bond like brothers, which is well documented both on and off the football field.
Born just two years apart – Jason in 1987 and Travis in 1989 – the Kelce brothers grew up in Ohio and have been each other’s biggest supporters and occasional rivals since childhood.
