Jason Kelce is having no problem balancing work and pleasure in his highly-anticipated return to Philadelphia. Hours before Kelce, 36, hit the air on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown ahead of the Eagles primetime clash with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, September 16, the beloved former center hit up some tailgates surrounding Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. In videos shared on social media, Kelce was spotted drinking beer , eating cheesesteaks and taking pictures with fans, who were all very happy to welcome him back after the future Hall of Famer announced his retirement after 13 years with the Eagles in March.
At his final tailgate stop, Kelce acknowledged it was time for him to get ready for his on-air duties. “Alright, I gotta go to work!” Kelce yelled into a microphone. “Y’all keep having fun!” Kelce recently admitted how excited he was to party before games in his post-playing career.
“I’m still learning the tailgate scene,” he told Bleacher Report in a story published Friday, September 13. “I’ve been preoccupied my whole career. But that’s something I really look forward to this year.
” Prior to Monday Night Countdown , Kelce sat down with Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present and future of Eagles football. “First question, do you miss me?” Kelce asked his former teammate . “Just say yes.
” Hurts, 26, smiled and said, “I do. I do miss you.” The response drew an enthusiast.