Together with his massive bushy beard, stocky body, and amiable character, multi-millionaire Jason Kelce has established himself as the massive cuddly bear of the NFL world. Who might fail to be charmed by the point he gleefully ripped his shirt off whereas watching his brother Travis Kelce rating a landing for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in 2024, for instance. Or the time 5 years earlier when he gave a hyped-up speech on the Philadelphia Eagles’ Tremendous Bowl parade whereas donning a Mummers costume? Or the time he stole the present with a cameo in “It is At all times Sunny in Philadelphia”?

Nevertheless, as loopy because it appears, not everybody considers themselves a member of the Kelce fan membership. Certainly, the previous Philadelphia Eagles heart has made his justifiable share of enemies lately, much more so since his youthful sibling catapulted his household into the highlight because of his relationship with the world-dominating Taylor Swift. From fellow execs, present and former, to political commentators and sporting pundits, this is a take a look at seven individuals who Jason clearly rubbed up the unsuitable means.

In 2023, the Buffalo Payments’ Jordan Phillips controversially knocked the Philadelphia Eagles’ Cam Jurgens to the bottom throughout his group’s 37-34 defeat. And the defensive deal with’s force-of-nature strategy did not go down too properly with Jason Kelce who argued on “New Heights,” the podcast he co-hosts with brother Travis Kelce, {that a} high-quality ought to have been issued as punishment.

As you’d count on, Phillips did not take this remark mendacity down and subsequently went on the assault. “He’s a well-respected man across the league for no matter cause,” he stated (through Rochester First) in a first-class show of passive aggression. “Now he out of the blue has a voice as a result of he is on his brother’s podcast and he thinks he can use it. However the best way he is utilizing his voice would not make any sense.”

Phillips described Jason as a hypocrite contemplating how he makes use of his imposing presence in the course of the transfer often called the “Tush Push.” “For him to talk on any individual being soiled, I do not suppose he has any proper or any means to name for a high-quality when he does a complete bunch of stuff,” he moaned. “I believe it is loopy for him to even point out that.”

In Might 2024, Harrison Butker set the cat among the many pigeons throughout a graduation speech at Kansas’ Benedictine School when he argued, amongst many different provocative issues, that being a homemaker is a very powerful position a lady can have in society. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs star inevitably confronted an enormous backlash for his Stone Age feedback, together with from Jason Kelce.

Talking to brother Travis Kelce on their “New Heights” podcast, the previous Philadelphia Eagles heart stated that he’d really feel like a failure as a dad if his daughters took Butker’s feedback to coronary heart. And in relation to his spouse Kylie Kelce, who like Jason has her shady moments, he tweeted, “She has an occupation, as do I, and we maintain our home the very best we will. Our marriage is a partnership, we’re equals who’re figuring it out on the every day.”

Jason additionally got here underneath hearth for such remarks, not from Butker however from Candace Owens. As soon as once more throwing some shade at Taylor Swift, too, the controversial political commentator tweeted, “Your spouse is in reality homemaker, you simply do not just like the label since you’ve been brainwashed by radical feminists (just like the one your brother is courting) to consider it is a soiled phrase that suggests inequality. It would not.” If that wasn’t sufficient, Owens additionally voiced her disdain for Jason’s extra liberal attitudes whereas talking on the Younger Girls’s Management Summit the next month.

Jason Kelce might have retired from the soccer discipline after 12 years with the Philadelphia Eagles. However whether or not it is co-hosting the “New Heights” podcast with brother Travis Kelce, presenting his personal speak present “They Name It Late Night time” with Jason Kelce, or recording festive materials along with his vocal group The Philly Specials, the previous heart is arguably extra ubiquitous ever. Simply ask Chris ‘Mad Canine’ Russo, the sports activities radio character who seems to have had his fill of all issues Kelce.

Whereas showing on ESPN’s “Monday Night time Countdown” in 2024, the identical present that Jason had been employed to offer his knowledgeable footballing opinions on that very same yr, Russo could not resist having a dig in any respect the overexposure. “I believe we have all seen loads of Jason Kelce in the previous few weeks,” Russo remarked (through MSN). Russo additionally went on to complain about how Jason had been put within the commentary sales space for the Philadelphia Eagles’ recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons earlier than colleague Stephen A. Smith got here to the older Kelce brother’s protection, remarking that he was pleased to see him thrive on the small display screen.

Seemingly unconcerned with being labeled a sore loser, former Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack questioned Philadelphia Eagles heart Jason Kelce’s tactical strategy after his group’s 22-14 defeat at Lincoln Monetary Area in 2019.

Mack argued that whereas drawing the Chicago franchise’s defensive position offside, Kelce had turned the ball illegally earlier than the snap. “You see the bulls*** Kelce was kinda doing with the ball, simply shifting it a bit bit,” he stated (through the Chicago Solar-Instances). Mack admitted the Bears nonetheless needed to take accountability for the loss however that the referees did not assist issues both.

“Yeah, you level it out, however who cares?” Mack stated about his group alerting officers to Kelce’s alleged skullduggery. “Who cares, man? You’ve got gotta make performs and win ballgames. That is what it is all about.” In contrast to his star man, the Bears’ then-coach Matt Nagy determined in opposition to calling out the “New Heights” host immediately, telling the post-match press convention, “I do know what it was. There was some stuff to that. I am not gonna get into that.”

Who’d have thought that innocuous breakfast cereal promotion might trigger such a palaver? In 2024, brothers Travis and Jason Kelce signed a cope with Common Mills to launch a brand new mix of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Reese’s Puffs, and Fortunate Charms named Kelce Combine. However not everybody was speeding to the grocery store to attempt it out.

“Athletes ought to cease sponsoring meals that destroys youngsters’ metabolic well being,” the well being cost agency TrueMed’s co-founder, Calley Means, tweeted alongside a clip from a “At present” present section in regards to the product. “Some issues are extra essential than cash.” In fact, the truth that the entrepreneur had tagged each siblings in his publish meant that the dialog did not finish there.

Certainly, Jason quickly fired again, telling Calley that he’d eaten related cereals as a child and that he turned out alright. The previous Philadelphia Eagles heart, who’s additionally gone by his justifiable share of tragedy, then expressed his appreciation for the efforts to coach earlier than including, “I take the weight problems epidemic as a rustic and for youths severely, however there may be additionally room to eat cereal and ice cream and sweet in the correct portions at the side of a wholesome way of life.”

In 2021, Noah Brown — to not be confused with the “Alaskan Bush Individuals” star of the identical title — turned the newest NFL star to voice their disdain about Jason Kelce. However on this case, it was an act of sportsman solidarity. Certainly, the previous Dallas Cowboys extensive receiver felt compelled to talk out after his fellow footballer publicly criticized basketball guard Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers.

“All these Philly athletes tryna s*** on Simmons for an additional pat on the again from Philly followers,” Brown wrote in an Instagram story (through TMZ Sports activities). “Cornball exercise … Idk when talking on one other man habits and accountability to one thing that ain’t bought s*** to do w you turned cool.” In his personal distinct fashion, the extensive receiver then informed Kelce to thoughts his personal enterprise.

Brown was little question referring to Kelce’s feedback amid the fixed drama between Simmons and the 76ers that ultimately led to the Australian being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. “Stuff like that, all of that’s due to a scarcity of accountability, a scarcity of proudly owning as much as errors, and a scarcity of correcting issues,” Kelce informed the press (through Bleacher Report). “… So all people can b***h and complain about how powerful this metropolis is to play in. Simply play higher, man. This metropolis will love you.”

It appears unlikely that Mike Francesca would have despatched Jason Kelce a Christmas card in 2018. Or that he would have obtained one in return both. The radio talk-show host definitely did not maintain again whereas on the subject of the Philadelphia Eagles star’s conduct in the course of the Tremendous Bowl victory parade.

Kelce just about misplaced his voice in the course of the ceremony, which was staged following the Eagles’ 41-33 win over the New England Patriots, and likewise rode a motorbike whereas in a Mummers costume, gave a cop his autograph whereas concurrently holding a beer in his mouth, and joined the gang in tune with, “We’re from Philly, f***ing Philly/Nobody likes us, we do not care.”

Whereas guesting on WOR, Francesca argued that Kelce would have been higher off staying at house earlier than describing him as a jerk. “That is not the place or the time to try this, you’ve got bought youngsters who take off from faculty, you’ve got bought households who it is a life expertise for them, to be at a parade for a Tremendous Bowl for a metropolis, and also you rise up there and go right into a 15-minute, profanity-laced tirade?” the radio character questioned (through USA At present). “It is ridiculous! No one needs to listen to that!” He then claimed that if he owned the Philadelphia Eagles, he’d drop Kelce from the group!