Jason Kelce may not be passing the ball to Jalen Hurts anymore, but the now-former Philadelphia Eagles teammates still have plenty of affection for each other.
Kelce, now part of ESPN's “Monday Night Countdown” team for pre- and postgame coverage, was back in Philadelphia for the Eagles' matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, and he interviewed Hurts in what turned into a candid conversation.
Kelce immediately started the one-on-one interview by asking Hurts, “Do you miss me?”
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Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) and quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) embrace before a game against the New York Giants during an NFC Divisional Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)
“Yeah, I miss you,” she replied, smiling as Kelce celebrated. “I miss you.”
But Hurts delved into why he not only misses Kelce but respects the future Hall of Fame center for how he helped him when he entered the league in 2020 as a second-round pick of the Eagles.
“What I respect most about you is that you have a lot to do,” Hurts said. “You have a lot to do, a lot of things that you're responsible for. But you always do it for the guy next to you. That's what I'll always respect, because that's what it's all about, being in that position, being the center. Setting the table in different areas.”
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“The underdog mentality, the underdog story, all that.”
As Kelce said “I know,” acknowledging what his former quarterback was saying, Hurts ended his praise for the six-time All-Pro by saying “I love you.”
“I love you too,” Kelce replied to Hurts.
Kelce went on to talk about new Eagle Saquon Barkley and his adjustment to his new city and teammates, and why the Tush Push play didn't work out so well last week.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the ball as center Jason Kelce (62) looks to block against the Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports)
The quarterback trick play is a staple of the Eagles, but Kelce, who was in the trenches burying himself in the opposition to allow Hurts to get those critical short yards, told the quarterback he doesn't miss getting into a defensive line anymore.
As the interview came to a close, Kelce and Hurts hugged and both exchanged another “I love you.” However, Kelce had to restrain himself after telling his quarterback to “go dominate.”
“I mean… don't dominate me. I'm independent,” Kelce said, laughing.
“Fuck that. We know what time it is,” Hurts replied.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and center Jason Kelce (62) warm up before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)
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Kelce may be in the media business now, where staying neutral is always the goal, but when you've just left the team you spent your 13 NFL seasons on, it's hard not to root for your former teammates.
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