"He became an absolute joke. Needs rehab" - NFL fans react as Jason Kelce strips down to his Speedo in viral video at Autism event

By Arnold

Modified Jun 26, 2025 10:46 GMT

NFL: Pro Bowl Championship-AFC at NFC - Source: Imagn — NFL fans react as Jason Kelce strips down to his Speedo in viral video at Autism event (Source: Imagn)

Jason Kelce has been retired for over a year, but the former NFL center continues to make headlines. On Wednesday, the former Philadelphia Eagles center stunned many when he ripped his shorts and stripped down to a USA-themed Speedo at an Autism Foundation charity event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

While some fans on social media took Kelce's actions in their stride, others felt it was inappropriate to strip down at a charity event:

"Buddy retired and became an absolute joke. Needs rehab," one fan tweeted.

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"Inappropriate," another fan wrote.

"I can't unsee this now. Are we sure this helps the cause?" another fan commented.

Many others continued to slam Kelce on X/Twitter:

"Nope. Not sure this helps," one fan wrote.

"This dude is way to old to be acting like this all the time. How is no one tired of this guy yet?" another fan tweeted.

"Yet I’ve been called crazy to think he’s an attention w***e…," one fan added.

Kelce pulled off his stunt to strip in front of an audience at the fifth annual Team 62 at the Ocean Drive celebrity bartending event. The event took place to raise funds for the Eagles Autism Foundation.

A glimpse into Jason Kelce's Philadelphia Eagles career

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce - Source: Getty

Jason Kelce played his entire 13-year NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was selected by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Kelce went on to become a mainstay for the Eagles in their offensive line and earned seven Pro Bowl honors, along with six first-team All-Pro selections.

Across his pro football career, Kelce appeared in 193 regular-season games for the Eagles. He played in 12,002 offensive snaps and recorded seven fumble recoveries.

Kelce played in two Super Bowls, winning one in 2018. He retired in March 2024. Ever since hanging up his cleats, Kelce has transitioned into a sports analyst.

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Arnold is a journalist covering College Sports and the NFL at Sportskeeda. He has been with the company since August 2022.

Arnold graduated with a degree in Mass Media from MIC. As a sports fanatic, he pursued writing to express his thoughts and opinions on sports events across the globe. He has also worked at Wizcraft and Publicis.

Arnold began supporting the Kansas City Chiefs after watching Patrick Mahomes lead them to Super Bowl glory in 2020. He also has a soft corner for the New York Yankees since he's lived in New York for two years. Arnold's favorite coach of all time is Andy Reid, and the Chiefs dynasty looks far from over.

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Edited by Veer Badani