"We talk to each other more than we ever have" - Jason Kelce admits 'New Heights' podcast brought him closer to younger brother Travis Kelce

Jason Kelce and his younger brother, Travis, are considered two of the best football players of the 2010s. They are one of the most prominent "best friends" in the sport, with "New Heights" being one of the most popular sports podcasts.

Over the weekend, they participated in the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament held near Lake Tahoe in Nevada. When asked about their bond, the former Philadelphia Eagles center said:

"Travis and I have been close for a long time. Now with the [New Heights] podcast, we talk to each other more than we ever have. We loved each other growing up. We still love each other. Now it's more like peer to peer, whereas growing up, being the older brother, it was a little bit different."

He continued:

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"He's a great uncle. I think we try to share the right amount on the internet, the viral moments and whatnot. But you also try to keep some of the stuff private... We're a family that loves each other, we love being around each other, and it's good to sit down and talk once a week."

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Jason Kelce speaks up on loyalty to Eagles despite bond with brother Travis

Jason Kelce's resume in his thirteen seasons with the Eagles speaks for itself: one Super Bowl title in two appearances, six first-team All-Pro selections, and seven Pro Bowl appearances.

Since his retirement, he has seemingly been gravitating towards his brother Travis' Kansas City Chiefs. He has been appearing on the reigning AFC pennant-holders' sidelines, making him a member of their "Kingdom."

But when asked where his loyalties lie, Jason Kelce considered himself a Philadelphian at heart:

“The Eagles are the team that I’m the closest with organizationally. But there’s a very close relationship, not just with Trav, but a lot of the people in the Kansas City organization… (Current Chiefs head coach) Andy [Reid] was a big part of my career getting started in Philadelphia.”

The Chiefs and Eagles will rematch on September 14 at Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff is at 4:25 pm ET on Fox.

About the author

Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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Edited by Chaitanya Prakash