Jason Kelce breaks down in tears over confusion about him supporting Eagles over brother Travis

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Jason stated that before the game, there was a common misconception that he was rooting for his former team to win rather than his brother.

A lot of people in that building - coaches, friends, teammates you've gone through tough times with - and it really makes you very, very close.

“On the other hand, you have your brother, and I've always been on your side. I've always wanted you to come out on top. I wanted you to win this game, and I thought that was clear.”

Travis, who has been dating Taylor Swift since 2023, responded: "You made it clear to me." However, Jason stated his feelings about the Super Bowl were "hard to navigate."

Some people were gonna say I'm rooting for the Eagles, and some people were gonna say I was rooting for the Chiefs or Travis, and it's just frustrating.

Travis commended Jason on the work he's done with the Eagles over the years and let his brother know that he's heard his support loud and clear.

Jason's voice then began to crack, as he added: "All that is true, we're still very much connected to this organization, which is why there's a part of me that's obviously very happy and proud that they won this game."

Travis then reminded him that his support for the Eagles "doesn't make you any less of a brother."

Jason chimed back in, saying, “That doesn't take precedence over rooting for you. And that's why this game was really tough to watch.”

After taking a moment to collect himself, he said, "I had been hoping that both sides would win, and I was prepared to feel happy and sad, no matter what the outcome."

No matter who won, it would be a mix of happy and sad emotions, win or lose. And trying to explain why I'm rooting for the Eagles.

However, he halted himself once more, saying, “I don’t even want to do this.”

Travis told his brother that he didn't "owe" any critics an "acknowledgment," and that anyone who knows the former Eagles star knows his intentions.

The day after the Super Bowl, Jason released a lengthy statement on X/Twitter to congratulate the Eagles and his former teammates.

I knew it was going to be a mix of emotions before, during, and after, and now I understand what my parents went through two years ago. On one hand, I wanted what was best for my brother and to see him succeed.

“An organization that I have a great deal of affection for, Many of whom have greatly contributed to my professional achievements throughout my career.”

He ended his post by expressing a message to his brother, saying that while he's "always rooting for Travis," the tight end didn't need or want his sympathy.

"He has achieved greatness that few on this planet could ever hope for, as has his team, and they should feel proud of their accomplishments this season and in the past," Jason said.

Episode, Travis discussed the tough Super Bowl loss, stating he "couldn't get any momentum going" when playing at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

I'm really regretting some of the small choices I made on the field. I wasn't the best leader in terms of motivating my teammates and keeping them calm and composed," he said. "It's a tough loss to swallow. It's a harsh reality, man. I care deeply about my teammates, I care about my coaches. I'm sorry that it ended that way.

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