Hold onto your berets! Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles and current fashion icon, has made his grand entrance into the world of ESPN commentary. And guess what? He’s not just showing up; he’s sporting a chic navy blue beret, straight from the Paris Olympics, because apparently, football and French fashion are a match made in heaven.
On August 1st, 36-year-old Jason Kelce graced the TV screen for the first time as a football pundit, flanked by ESPN’s finest: Scott Van Pelt, Marcus Spears, and Ryan Clark. Scott, ever the fashion aficionado, couldn’t help but comment on Kelce’s unique choice of headwear: “Welcome to the crew, buddy! I was bracing myself for a tie, but a Parisian beret? Now that’s a plot twist I didn’t see coming!”
Fresh off the plane from the City of Lights, Kelce explained his haute couture choice: “I’m still on Paris time, so I thought I’d bring a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ to the set.” Because why not mix French flair with football analysis?
Kelce, who’s been rocking the beret ever since he rubbed shoulders with the USA women’s rugby team at the Paris Games, even donned a shirt featuring rugby star Ilona Maher’s face. Because if you’re going to be fashion-forward, why not go all in?
In a chat with the Associated Press, Kelce couldn’t hide his excitement about the Olympics: “When we found out we had a chance to go, we thought, ‘Let’s seize the moment!’ We’re all about sports, competition, and global camaraderie. It’s like the Olympics are our sportsy, global group hug.”
But fear not, football fans, Kelce’s retirement was as short-lived as a flash in the pan. He’s back, ready to dazzle on ESPN’s NFL Countdown, soon to morph into Monday Night Countdown. And in true Kelce fashion, he summed it up perfectly: “ESPN was like a second home growing up, and now being on that screen feels like a dream come true. Plus, it’s Monday Night Football! I’m all in for some gridiron action!”
So buckle up, sports enthusiasts—Kelce’s got the beret, and he’s bringing the football.
Jason Kelce joins NFL Countdown rocking a souvenir from the Paris Games 😅 pic.twitter.com/5gs5gnNpWY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 1, 2024