Category: Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce would back out of ESPN analyst job to become Eagles minority owner

Jason Kelce says he would back out of his job on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown for a chance to become Philadelphia Eagles minority owner

Jason Kelce made a lot of money in the NFL, and while he’s set up generational wealth for his family, he’s still not in the category of his former owner, Jeffrey Lurie.

Lurie is contemplating selling a minority stake in the Eagles, and the legendary center wants in on the deal.

During the latest “New Heights” podcast with his brother Travis, Kelce— who announced his retirement after 13 seasons in Philadelphia in March — joked that getting parts in any deal would make him walk away from his new broadcast deal with ESPN.

“Listen, I’ll back out of the TV deal right now if you tell me I could own the Philadelphia Eagles,” Jason said, laughing.

“What? No way!” Travis said, to which Jason replied, “Come on, are you kidding me? To be an owner? That’s like another level.”

Laurie has controlled the franchise since May 1994, when he acquired the Eagles from the infamous Norman Braman for a reported $185 million, a record for a sports team at the time.

The gold standard franchise has to be given a valuation for minority shares to be sold, and according to Bloomberg, the Eagles may be valued at $7.5 billion, a figure that would represent 11 times their yearly revenue and would be the highest valuation ever given to an NFL team.

You can see Kelce’s comments and Travis’s reactions below.

How to attend: 2024 Change Our Future “Sneaker Ball” in Philadelphia

Though he’s no longer a Philadelphia Eagle, Rodney McLeod still embraces the spirit of the City of Brotherly Love.

Though he’s no longer a Philadelphia Eagle, Rodney McLeod still embraces the spirit of the City of Brotherly Love.

Returning for its fourth year in Philadelphia, the Change Our Future Foundation announced its annual Sneaker Ball event will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Vie by Cescaphe. A VIP pre-reception will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rodney and his wife, Erika, started the Change Our Future youth development organization. This organization seeks to remove barriers and labels placed on underserved communities by empowering people through education, advocacy, and awareness. Its annual Sneaker Ball, a staple, raises funds for the organization’s programs and initiatives, including the Youth Leadership Summit, Next Man Up, and STEAM Fusion.

The gala includes live entertainment, a live and silent auction, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, celebratory cocktails, interactive activations, and a luxury sneaker museum. Guests can enjoy a Taste of Philadelphia experience featuring the city’s chefs and restaurants. The live and silent auction will include an Eagles tailgate experience, an Allen Iverson autographed jersey, Tyrese Maxey autographed 76ers basketball, an F1 gift basket, and more. Guests can also mingle with celebrity guests, usually athletes or notable people in the community. Eagles Jason Kelce and Jordan Mailata supported their former teammate in the past years.

“We are thrilled to continue this incredible fundraising event for the fourth year,” stated Rodney McLeod. “It has been a privilege to support and serve  our young people for the past four years. At COF, we are making an investment in our young people, knowing that by investing in them, we will receive the greatest return, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.”

“Since the very beginning, Change Our Future has remained dedicated to empowering children in Philadelphia and beyond,” shared Erika Mcleod, Co-Founder of Change Our Future. “We eagerly await our annual Sneaker Ball, not only to celebrate the positive impact we’ve had in the community, but also to emphasize the crucial role our community members play and the support required for us to advance our mission of expanding and enhancing our programs.”

How to Attend

Where: Vie by Cescaphe – 600 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA.

When: Thursday, June 20 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. (VIP experience from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Attire: Upscale, black-tie and encouraged to wear sneakers

To buy tickets, click here.

To learn more about Change Our Future, click here.

 

Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ show could be headed to Amazon

Ryan Glasspiegel of The New York Post is reporting that Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Show is in negotiations with Amazon

Jason Kelce won’t officially be retired until June, but he’s already making big moves in the sports media world.

Just weeks after it was reported that the legendary center was headed to ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown pregame show.

Ryan Glasspiegel of The New York Post reports that Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Show is negotiating with Amazon to secure a considerable streaming deal.

The “New Heights” show could have a new home.

Travis and Jason Kelce are in serious talks about bringing their popular podcast to Amazon’s Wondery, The Post has learned.

No deal has been finalized.

An Amazon spokesperson declined to comment to The Post.

Over the past several years, podcasts have become multi-platform media.

According to Bloomberg, a “New Heights” deal could reach “eight figures.”

A seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro, Kelce just retired after playing 13 seasons in Philadelphia.

Report: Jason Kelce joining ESPN for a role on ‘Monday Night Countdown’

Former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce will be joining ESPN for a role on Monday NIght Countdown

Jason Kelce’s retirement won’t be official until June, but the former Eagles All-Pro center already has a new job lined up.

Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reports that Kelce is spurning the NFL Network and other platforms to join ESPN for a role on their pregame show, Monday Night Countdown.

Kelce, who just retired after what is considered a Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles, was sought after by multiple networks, but is slated to land on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown.”

Kelce and his brother, Travis, have a popular podcast called “New Heights Show,” he’s been preparing for this moment since he started assessing his career on a year-by-year basis.

Kelce reportedly drew interest from NBC, CBS, and Amazon, among others, and he was recently on the NFL Network before the draft.

Every move the Eagles have made so far this offseason

We’re breaking down and reviewing every move the Philadelphia Eagles have made during the 2024 NFL off-season

We’re 16 days away from the start of the 2024 NFL draft’s first round, and the Eagles along with 31 other teams have started preparing for a fast approaching training camp and regular season.

Philadelphia has been dilligent in retooling the coaching staff and a roster that’ll be without Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce for the first time since 2010.

The Eagles have been active this offseason, adding Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff and Kenny Pickett among others, while Haason Reddick was traded, and a handful of other free agents departed.

With the final draft preparation underway, we’re looking at every move Philadelphia has made this off-season.

WATCH: Aaron Donald says Jason Kelce, Eagles scheme gave him the most trouble

Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald told Chris Long and The Green Light Gang that Jason Kelce gave him the most problems

Los Angeles Rams 8-time All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald recently announced his retirement after ten seasons in the NFL.

Donald will join Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox as potential 2029 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees.

“I have been fortunate to play football at the highest level for ten years. I’m thankful for the people I’ve met along the way, the relationships I’ve built, and the things I’ve accomplished with my teammates and individually,” Donald said in a lengthy statement in which he thanked both the cities of St. Louis and Los Angeles.

Donald walks away with 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight first-team All-Pro honors, three AP Defensive Player of the Year awards, a Super Bowl ring, and a place on the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team of the 2010s.

During a recent interview on the Green Light With Chris Long Podcast, Donald was asked which offensive line or individual player has given him the most problems over his career.

Donald wasted no time naming Kelce and the Eagles’ scheme for always game-planning and assigning multiple players to him.

Donald had five solo tackles and five assists in 5 games against the Eagles.

WATCH: Nick Foles, Jalen Hurts among those congratulating Jason Kelce on retirement

Jalen Hurts, Nick Foles, Charles Barkley, Shaq, Jim Thome, and Joel Embiid were among those who congratulated Jason Kelce on retirement

Jason Kelce ended his 13-year NFL career on Monday, announcing his retirement in an emotional press conference that featured friends, family, and teammates.

The New Heights Podcast’s social media team released an emotional tribute video with Jalen Hurts and Nick Foles, among almost 20 video messages to Kelce to celebrate the moment and his accomplishments.

A sixth-round draft pick out of the University of Cincinnati in 2011, Kelce started and played in 193 games over his 13 seasons.

Jason Kelce is the fifth center in NFL history with at least six All-Pro selections. The other four — Jim Otto, Bulldog Turner, Dermotti Dawson, and Jim Ringo — are all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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