If Jason Kelce wants to be on an NFL studio show, he will have options with NBC, CBS and ESPN the likeliest landing spots, officials involved with discussions told The Athletic.
Kelce, who retired Monday from the NFL after 13 seasons as the Philadelphia Eagles center, is in a strong position as his very popular podcast, “New Heights” with his brother, Travis Kelce, tight end for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, has the potential to make millions in a separate partnership.
For both NBC’s and CBS’ NFL pregame shows on Sundays, Kelce could easily commute from his home in Philadelphia, making the national TV jobs a one- or two-day work week. NBC’s program is located in Stamford, Conn., while CBS’ is in Manhattan. Last season, NBC added Devin McCourty and could look at Kelce as a perfect partner as it retools its roster, getting younger and more contemporary.
CBS has a wide-open desk after the Super Bowl and has interest in Kelce. While host James Brown is signed for two more years and newcomer J.J. Watt is due back, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms are all free agents. This is why Kelce and CBS have already held talks.
While NBC and CBS are viewed as the favorites, ESPN is always a stalking horse and has interest. It has a variety of shows from its marquees on Sunday and Monday to its daily NFL programs.
Meanwhile, Fox is in a Super Bowl year, but its desk is already full and its shows are on the West Coast, making it an unlikely destination. Amazon Prime Video could only offer a contributor spot on “Thursday Night Football,” but, if the Kelces brought their podcast under the Amazon umbrella, it could be part of a bigger deal. Kelce does have a pre-existing relationship with Amazon after his documentary with his wife, Kylie, appeared on the platform.
For a center, Kelce is a very unique position to be sought after. Networks could look at Jason as a one-two-punch acquisition with the idea of adding Travis whenever he retires.
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Andrew Marchand is a Sr. Sports Media Columnist for The Athletic. He previously worked for the New York Post and ESPN, where he predominantly covered sports media and baseball. In 2023, Marchand was named one of five finalists for The Big Lead's "Insider of the Year" in all of sports.
FAQs
Jason Kelce has a new job. ESPN officially announced on Tuesday that the Eagles great will be joining the network's Monday Night Football coverage as an in-studio analyst on its pregame show after signing a multi-year deal.
What is the deal with Jason Kelce? ›
It's a multi-year agreement for Kelce, who retired in March after 13 years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles. He will join "Monday Night Countdown" in the buildup to "Monday Night Football" during the 2024 season, and the wild card and divisional round playoff games.
Does Jason Kelce have a wife? ›
The former NFL star and his wife are parents of three. Former NFL star Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie are the parents of three daughters.
Where did Jason Kelce's wife go to college? ›
She went on to attend college at nearby Cabrini University in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where she majored in communications. When she graduated in 2017, Jason was there to celebrate. In October 2019, Jason spoke to reporters about having just become a parent with Kylie.
What does Jason Kelce's father do for a living? ›
Ed Kelce then went to work in the steel industry, eventually becoming a sales rep who sold products to manufacturers, he explained in a February interview with The Los Angeles Times. “I'd take them there — hard hat, safety glasses, boots, the whole nine yards,” he told the publication of bringing his sons to work.
How much longer is Travis Kelce's contract with the Chiefs? ›
The Chiefs made the announcement Monday afternoon but did not disclose the financial details. NFL Network and ESPN reported that Kelce's deal adds two years and $34.25 million to his existing contract, which now ends in 2027. "A special day and moment in this organization ...
Does Jason Kelce have a child? ›
Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce are raising three young girls: Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1. Of his wife, Jason said as he announced his retirement, “She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on.
Is Kylie Kelce a homemaker? ›
Kelce, in his response, said he has had "a number of people" say this and felt the need to address it. "I don't think of Kylie as a homemaker, I think of her as my wife. I think of her as a mother. She has an occupation, as do I, and we keep our house the best we can," he wrote.
What does Travis Kelce drive? ›
What kind of car does Travis Kelce drive? All about Chiefs TE's luxury $1,370,000 collection
| Travis Kelce's Car Collection | Price |
|---|
| Aston Martin Vanquish | $300,000 |
| Aston Martin Vantage | $146,986 |
| GMC Terrain SUV | $31,995 |
| Land Rover Range Rover GMC | $150,000 |
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Though Travis does not yet have any children of his own, he certainly has extensive experience with tots, as evidenced by his several sweet moments with his nieces, and multiple filmed encounters with other various little ones—whether young fans, kid reporters, or even random babies.
Kylie Kelce - Event Consultant - Eagles Autism Foundation | LinkedIn.
What is Jason Kelce's net worth? ›
Q: What is Jason Kelce's net worth? A: As of 2024, Jason Kelce's net worth is estimated to be around $30 million.
Do the Kelce's have an older brother? ›
Later on in 2023, and amid his headline-making romance with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce was featured in the Wall Street Journal. His older brother Jason Kelce offered the following description of the tight end. "He just lives his life with so much joy,” he said.
What nationality is Jason Kelce? ›
What does Travis Kelce's brother do? ›
Are Jason Kelce's parents still together? ›
On the "New Heights" podcast in 2023, Jason and Travis Kelce spoke to their mom about her marriage to their father, which lasted for over 20 years, before Donna Kelce confirmed she and Ed Kelce divorced over 10 years ago. Donna Kelce said she and Ed Kelce are "friends to this day."
Was Jason Kelce drafted? ›
Kelce was 6-foot-2 and 280 pounds when he was drafted as a sixth-round pick by the Eagles in 2011.
Where did the Kelce's go to college? ›
Before Travis Kelce became one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history for the Kansas City Chiefs, he learned the position after a transition from quarterback at Cincinnati. Here's more on Kelce's college career.
