Fans rally as sources suggest ESPN is trying to court Jason Kelce for Monday Night Football commentary
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Social media went wild with excitement recently over rumors that ESPN might be eyeing former Philadelphia Eagles' standout Jason Kelce for their Monday Night Football broadcast team.
Adding to the buzz, professional wrestler The Miz recently suggested Jason would be a perfect fit for WWE. He even went as far as saying Jason could be the next big thing in the ring, causing quite a stir among wrestling fans.
But it's not just sports where Jason and his brother Travis excel. Their podcast, 'New Heights', snagged the coveted 'Podcast of the Year' award at the iHeartRadio Awards, proving that their talents extend far beyond the football field.
ESPN is trying to recruit Jason Kelce
Jason, known for his remarkable performances in football, is making waves again, but this time off the field. Following his decision to retire from the NFL, there's buzz about him possibly joining the Monday Night Football broadcast team. A source mentioned by People Magazine hinted at ESPN considering him for the role.
Currently, the show is hosted by Scott Van Pelt, alongside a panel that includes Robert Griffin III, Adam Schefter, Ryan Clark, Marcus Spears, and Michelle Beisner-Buck. However, according to reports, Griffin may not be returning to the show, opening up a spot for someone like Jason.
As per the Athletic, ESPN isn't the only network interested in Kelce's talents. NBC, CBS, and Amazon Prime are also reportedly vying for a deal with the former NFL center.
Kelce formally announced his retirement on March 4 in an emotional 40-minute speech, where he thanked everyone from coaches and teammates to cafeteria workers. He also expressed his desire to remain involved with the Philadelphia Eagles organization in some capacity, hinting at potential future opportunities with the team.
Jason told The Philadelphia Inquirer, "I don’t know what’s going to happen for me, but I do know I still want to be involved in the organization and still want to be a part of it, regardless of what the decision is."
Internet users say Jason Kelce will be 'awesome' in ESPN
A user on Facebook wrote, "That would be a reason I watched MNF. ❤️. He will do well in whatever he chooses. Total team Mc Beardy 😎"
Another user wrote, "Love it! Kelcie is a classy guy and great ambassador of the game, and he's got a fun personality. I love listening to him & Travis ' podcast, I think Jason would kill it with ESPN. Heck, I'm in ESPN.💪💚💛🏈"
A user commented, "Jason would be great at this, he really knows the game and I love their podcast."
Another user commented, "He'd be great! He'd definitely be the most fun and entertaining!!"
A user stated, "That would be AWESOME!!"
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