Jason Kelce joins ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' pregame show after retirement, fans say 'perfect fit'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jason Kelce, renowned Philadelphia Eagles legend, has secured a new position just a couple of months after bidding farewell to the NFL.
At 36 years old, Kelce is stepping into a prominent role as the fresh face of ESPN, joining its 'Monday Night Football' pregame show, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand reported.
Jason Kelce secures new job role
"Monday Night Football just got even better, Congrats @JasonKelce," read a statement on the official social media account of the Kelce brothers' hit podcast 'New Heights'.
Shortly after The Athletic first unveiled former Eagles center Jason Kelce's transition to the broadcast booth, he swiftly moved into his new job role. This transition follows a remarkable Hall of Fame career spanning 13 years in Philadelphia, culminating in a Super Bowl triumph in 2018, before Kelce announced his retirement earlier this year.
Amidst much speculation about his next career move, the 36-year-old's transition was eagerly anticipated. According to The Athletic, numerous networks expressed interest in signing Kelce, with NBC, CBS, and Amazon reportedly among them. Kelce now lends his football insights to the weekly episodes of 'New Heights.'
ESPN has emerged victorious in the competition for his services, as Kelce is set to join the pregame show 'Monday Night Countdown'.
Despite his previous involvement as an analyst on Thursday night broadcasts for Amazon Prime, Kelce has opted to join ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown'. Notably, in 2023, Kelce and his spouse Kylie collaborated on a documentary titled 'Kelce' for the streaming service.
With the recent news of former Patriots coach Bill Belichick's weekly appearances on 'The Pat McAfee Show' on the same network throughout the NFL season, ESPN continues to bolster its lineup.
Additionally, after his departure from Alabama, Nick Saban will join ESPN's 'College GameDay' as a commentator, further enhancing the network's roster of talent.
Kelce, meanwhile, spent part of his bye week in Chicago last November, serving as a guest voice on coverage of the Panthers vs Bears.
Per Daily Mail, he said, "It was mind blowing to see the operation that happens for a game, and how seamless and professionally it is all done," adding, "It was an unbelievable experience, shoutout to Amazon, really just honored that they let me do that and be a part of the broadcast."
Internet backs Jason Kelce's new job role
Several social media users were thrilled to know that Kelce is becoming new face of ESPN to be a part of its 'Monday Night Football'. A user wrote on Instagram, "No surprise. Jason is deeply knowledgeable, has interesting perspective is witty and quick on the uptick. He's a solid choice that will drive up viewership."
A user wrote, "I still think we need a tailgate show from him. Goes around to the leagues best tailgates, a new one each episode, discusses drinks, food and culture within the fan base."
Another user said, "MAKES SENSE!!!!" A user said, "ESPN just gained a whole new fan base.!." A next user said, "Makes sense. He knows football and he lives relatively close to Connecticut."
A user wrote, "I cant wait to listen to him. Whether it's ESPN or someplace else." While a user said, "Fantastic move." Another user said, "A perfect fit."
Another user wrote, "Jason kelce bravoo, winner."
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