Jason Kelce Draws Mixed Reviews for Eagles Jaguars Broadcast

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce received mixed reactions from NFL fans while working as an analyst for NFL Network during Philadelphia's 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 11, 2026. His commentary covered an emergency special-teams substitution, praise for the Eagles' coaching decisions, and a tribute to former teammate Lane Johnson.

The game ended dramatically after Philadelphia took a 17-16 lead with eight seconds remaining, only for Jacksonville to win with a field goal on the final play, according to Sports Yahoo. Kelce joined play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch and former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner for the broadcast from London.

One of the broadcast's notable moments came after Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter. Jacksonville turned to defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, a 29-year-old, 6-foot-4, 335-pound player who had experience long snapping in high school, according to Fox News and Us Weekly.

Kelce, who also long snapped during high school, explained the physical challenges associated with the position while discussing Hamilton's emergency assignment.

"When I got fat, when I put on weight, I used to long-snap in high school," Kelce said. "When I got to over 300 pounds-ish, it became really hard to look in between your legs."

Kelce praised Hamilton for stepping into the unfamiliar game-day responsibility.

"Way to go, DaVon Hamilton. I love it." Kelce said.

Warner responded with a lighthearted assessment of Kelce's physique during their exchange.

"You've never been fat. You're just husky." Warner said.

Kelce continued the discussion by referring to his body mass index, or BMI, a measurement based on height and weight.

"If you look at the BMI, I think I'm technically obese. Morbidly," Kelce said.

Us Weekly reported that Kelce, 38, has discussed losing weight since retiring from the NFL in March 2024 after 13 seasons. He previously said he weighed 270 pounds in 2025 and expressed a preference for remaining between 250 and 265 pounds. In June 2024, he told GQ he had already lost 20 pounds and said his back and knees felt better.

Kelce also used the broadcast to reflect on his relationship with Johnson, who retired midway through the 2026 season. The former teammates played together in Philadelphia for 11 seasons and helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LII and reach Super Bowl LVII.

Kelce described Johnson as a trusted teammate during their years together on Philadelphia's offensive line.

"He became someone I trusted because he was there when others weren't," Kelce said.

Despite those moments, some viewers criticized Kelce's performance, questioning whether his history with Philadelphia affected his analysis. One viewer posted a complaint on X about his participation in the game broadcast.

"Fired Jason Kelce. I am so sick of this clown," one fan wrote.

Other social media users argued that Kelce favored the Eagles and spoke too frequently, according to Fox News and Sports Yahoo. One viewer objected to his involvement in Philadelphia games, writing that the broadcast would not be biased, while another complained that he would not stop talking.

Fox News noted that Kelce strongly praised Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni for calling a timeout late in the first half. The decision allowed replay officials more time to review a potential fumble, although some viewers considered Kelce's reaction excessive.

Kelce's appearance was one of four NFL Network game assignments scheduled for him during the 2026 season, according to Fox News. His work alongside Warner also offered viewers perspectives from two different positions: Kelce's experience as a center and Warner's background as a quarterback.