Jason Kelce cemented his legacy as one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history during his 13 seasons as the Philadelphia Eagles’ center, helping lead the team to its first Super Bowl title and earning six first-team All-Pro selections along the way. In retirement, Kelce has transitioned to broadcasting, serving as an analyst for ESPN.
After retiring in 2024, Kelce also launched a podcast with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, called “New Heights.” In a recent episode, the brothers discussed the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays, and Jason shared his candid thoughts on the series.
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ESPN analyst Jason Kelce during a broadcastJay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
‘”So you’re telling me I’m supposed to get excited about a Canadian baseball team, and a team that just spends more money than everybody else?” Jason Kelce said. “That’s why baseball sucks! You just buy World Series championships. It’s the dumbest thing in the world.”
But Kelce’s comments didn’t sit well with some fans, accusing the former Eagles star of insulting Canada. And on Friday night, Kelce made his stance on Canada clear, responding to the accusations on social media.
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“Guys, I love Canada, I have been bamboozled by our social team that failed to show the whole story,” Kelce wrote on X. “How could I not love poutine, maple syrup, and beavers!! I was actually rooting for the Blue Jays in a World Series that I didn’t care about. Seriously, Canada is the best, I was just talking (expletive) about not being personally invested of caring that the team that spent the most money and built a super team won the World Series. That’s it. I am a known Canada advocate and Ice Hockey lover.”
Kelce will return to action Monday night as he joins ESPN’s coverage of the Eagles-Packers game at Lambeau Field, kicking off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 8, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.